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Ready or not, college is arriving | Guest article

How parents can help their students embark on a college career.

DR. DAVID FRANK WOLTER

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DR. DAVID FRANK WOLTER

Dr. David Frank Wolter, age 95, made the most of every day of his life, including the last.…

Northwest Water Polo Club squads shine at Junior Olympics

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Northwest Water Polo Club squads shine at Junior Olympics

Teams feature Mercer Island players, coaches.

The map shows ten areas of Mercer Island that require critical infrastructure and resources, should a natural disaster occur. Photo courtesy of the city of Mercer Island

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Preparing for “the really big one” in a city surrounded by water

The Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan covers nearly 60 planning partners, including Mercer Island.

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Waste reduction in your home through recycling | Sustainable Sustainability

An Islander’s guide to sustainable living.

Visa debit card stolen from mailbox | Police Blotter

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Visa debit card stolen from mailbox | Police Blotter

Police blotter for July 19-23.

Leaving for college anxiety | Dear YFS

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Leaving for college anxiety | Dear YFS

A monthly advice column about issues faced by Islanders.

Johnson, captains to lead MIHS girls swim and dive squad

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Johnson, captains to lead MIHS girls swim and dive squad

Chauntelle Johnson returns as head coach for the Mercer Island High School girls swim and dive team this…

Dr. Richard Repass is the owner and medical director of Revolution Psychiatry. He has spent the last decade caring for patients who struggle with mental health illnesses and substance use disorders. Photo courtesy of Richard Repass

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A new psychiatry clinic offers natural, alternative methods of detox various disorders

Revolution Psychiatry helps patients suffering with alcoholism or drug abuse, among other disorders.

Six Islanders honored as high school All-American swimmers

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Six Islanders honored as high school All-American swimmers

MIHS athletes were impressive at state meet.

The French American School of Puget Sound moved to Mercer Island in 1999 and took over the old fire station just north of the Stroum Jewish Community Center property. Madeline Coats/staff photo

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Planning for the Community Facility Zone is paused after community expresses concern

Next steps for the zoning effort will be discussed on Aug. 20.

Mercer Island’s new rules for tree retention in full effect

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Mercer Island’s new rules for tree retention in full effect

New criteria must be met before a tree is removed outside of development.

Author Claire Gebben gives blacksmithing a go at Bruce Weakly’s private shop on Whidbey Island. Gebben sought to learn the art of blacksmithing to better understand the life of her great-great grandfather, who immigrated to Cleveland in the mid-1800s. Photo courtesy of Claire Gebben

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Island author Gebben’s work named Indie Book Awards finalist

“How We Survive Here: Families Across Time” reveals genealogical journey.