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Greet a graduate – send a ‘Grad Gram’

A Mercer Island tradition – it’s time to send Graduate Grams.

Mercer Island senior Matthew Capone, left, dribbles the ball up field while being guarded by Juanita sophomore Andrew Taylor in a game on April 11. Capone earned first-team all-3A KingCo honors as a midfielder during the 2019 season. Photo courtesy of Patrick Krohn/Patrick Krohn Photography

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Islanders athletes capture all-league honors

Bevy of Mercer Island soccer/baseball players garner recognition.

KAI HIP ENG, D.M.D.

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KAI HIP ENG, D.M.D.

January 24, 1930 – May 21, 2019

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DR. JAMES M. HANSON

Dr. James M. Hanson of Mercer Island, WA died May 10 after a brave battle with cancer.

The Mercer Island Islanders tennis doubles team consisting of Kevin Chen/Chris Elliott earned first place at the 3A state tennis tournament on May 25 in Kennewick. Photo courtesy of MC Chen

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Doubles duo attains a coveted goal on the tennis court

The doubles team of Kevin Chen/Chris Elliott goes undefeated at the 3A state tournament.

Photo courtesy of Mercer Island School District Mercer Island High School trumpet ensemble earned first place at the state Solo and Ensemble Contest in Ellensburg.

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Local musicians lauded at state contest

MIHS trumpet ensemble won big.

Coach Don Papasedero, Gihoe Seo, Grace Shaddle, Annelise Rorem, Katelyn Travis, Lilly Pruchno and coach Tim Okamura take a team photo with the 3A third place trophy on May 22 at Hawks Prairie Golf Course in Lacey. Photo courtesy of Billy Pruchno

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Mercer Island girls golf team captures third place at 3A state tourney

Islanders’ girls golf squad rises to the occasion in final tournament of 2019.

Mercer Island player Glen Mahony (No. 9) leaps on the back of Will Wheeler (No. 14) during the 3A state championship game against the Bellevue Wolverines. Mercer Island defeated Bellevue 14-6 on May 25 at the Starfire Sports Complex in Tukwila. Photo courtesy of Rick Edelman/Rick Edelman Photography

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Islanders win 3A state lacrosse championship

Mercer Island finishes 2019 season with 18 victories.

ELIZABETH MEAD JOHNSTON

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ELIZABETH MEAD JOHNSTON

On May 6th, 2019 Elizabeth Mead Johnston (Betty as she was known by all) 89, passed on peacefully…

Fifth-grade Girl Scout Troop 41868 recently completed the Bronze Award project which focused on educating classmates on the environmental harm done by disposable plastic water bottles, and encouraging the use of reusable bottles. (Pictured clockwise from top-left) Lily Harper, Chloe Su, Selina Zhao, Alice Zhu, Ella Sirkis, Maya Talby, Savanna Rousell and Mika Salomon. Photo courtesy of Patrice Rousell

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Troop earns Bronze Award

Encouraging the use of reusable bottles.

Letter to the Editor, May 22, 2019

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Letter to the Editor, May 22, 2019

Aubrey Davis Park

What I learned about life from Mr. Rogers | Column on Faith

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What I learned about life from Mr. Rogers | Column on Faith

A monthly column by a Mercer Island pastor.

MARTIN MANFRED BANTLE

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MARTIN MANFRED BANTLE

Martin Manfred Bantle, 56, of Mercer Island, Washington, passed away from an unexpected heart attack April 21st, 2019.…