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SHIRLEY WARD

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SHIRLEY WARD

Sadly, Shirley Ward, departed this world on Monday, January 25, 2019.

Christina, 16, and Caroline Crow, 14, watch mallards clearing space in the ice to swim on Ellis Pond. Photo courtesy of Meg Lippert

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One of the ‘snowiest’ months on record for King County

Citizens fled to stores to stock up on needed supplies; City staff worked to keep roads clear.

Renowned organist to perform on the Island

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Renowned organist to perform on the Island

Hyokyoung ‘Hannah’ Byun will give a solo concert at Mercer Island Presbyterian Church.

Motivation springs us to action

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Motivation springs us to action

Maintaining New Years Resolution momentum through entire year.

Courtesy photo

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Paek wins second in composition competition

Nathan Paek of Mercer Island takes 2nd in the 2019 MTNA Junior Composition Competition.

HORACE RAND GINN

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HORACE RAND GINN

December 4, 1942 - January 27, 2019

STEVEN R. PICTON

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STEVEN R. PICTON

September 28, 1965 – February 1, 2019

GERALD (JERRY) GRIBBLE

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GERALD (JERRY) GRIBBLE

Life long Seattle resident Gerald (Jerry) Gribble died on February 3, 2019 at the age of 87. He…

Mercer Island school news in brief, Feb. 6, 2019

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Mercer Island school news in brief, Feb. 6, 2019

MIHS junior perfect ACT; Reception on Feb. 11

Letters to the Editor, Feb. 6, 2019

Letters to the Editor

Letters to the Editor, Feb. 6, 2019

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The Mercer Island Islanders boys swim team earned first place at the KingCo swim meet on Feb. 2 at Mary Wayte Pool on Mercer Island. Photo courtesy of Jay Na

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Islanders boys swim team wins KingCo swim meet

Mercer Island swim team is a dominant program.

Northwest Yeshiva senior Zohar Hemmet, left, dribbles the ball down the court in the final game of her high school career against Rainier Christian on Jan. 30. Northwest Yeshiva finished the 2018-19 season with an overall record of 4-16. Photo courtesy of Patrick Krohn/Patrick Krohn Photography

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Rainier Christian defeats Northwest Yeshiva in season finale

Northwest Yeshiva finishes the season with four victories.

Mercer Island Islanders wrestler Colin Farrell, left, registered a first place finish in the 182-pound weight division at the KingCo/Wesco 3A sub-regionals on Feb. 2. Photo courtesy of Billy Pruchno

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Bevy of Mercer Island grapplers advance to regionals

Islanders wrestling team is peaking at the right time.