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Covenant Shores honors area clergy

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Covenant Shores honors area clergy

Mercer Island retirement community hosted its 6th annual Clergy Appreciation Lunch on Oct. 24.

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Tree canopy coverage increases 8 percent in a decade

The city expanded its commitment to tree protection last fall.

Mercer Island City Council condemns hate crimes

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Mercer Island City Council condemns hate crimes

After the mass shooting at a Pittsburgh synagogue, Island city leaders emphasize tolerance, safety.

AL JAMES

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AL JAMES

Albert Arthur ‘Al’ James, adored father, husband, colleague and friend, passed away peacefully after a battle with Alzheimer’s…

The Mercer Island Islanders girls soccer team captured a 1-0 victory against the Bellevue Wolverines on Oct. 25 in the regular season finale for both teams. Jackie Stenberg (pictured) scored the lone goal of the game between rival schools. The Islanders finished the 2018 regular season with an overall record of 15-0-1. Photo courtesy of Stephanie Ault Justus

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Islanders earn victory against Wolverines in rivalry matchup

Mercer Island finishes the 2018 regular season with 15 wins.

Car prowlers hit numerous unlocked vehicles | Police blotter

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Car prowlers hit numerous unlocked vehicles | Police blotter

The Mercer Island police blotter for Oct. 15 through 17

A Mercer Island-based women’s tennis team, which represented the United States Tennis Association Pacific Northwest section, earned a national title at the USTA League Adult 40 Over 3.5 National Championships on Oct. 21 at the Arlington Tennis Center in Arlington, Texas. The Mercer Island team defeated a Cornelius, North Carolina squad 3-2 in the championship match. Members of the championship roster included Carol Gregory, Nancy Smith, Susie Harrington, Diane Panteleakos, Cindy Paborsky, Suzy Skone, Heidi Martin, Hilary Benson, Molly Fort, Ildi Koves, Shawn Wood, Kelly Everson and Leigh Perks. Photo courtesy of Andrew Ong/USTA

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Mercer Island tennis team wins national title

Championship squad trains at Mercer Island Country Club.

CAROL (CROOK) FISHER

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CAROL (CROOK) FISHER

On Tuesday, October, 16, 2018 Carol (Crook) Fisher, “Crookie” passed away at the age of 83 after a…

TOVE LUND

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TOVE LUND

Tove Lund was born to Charles and Ethel Winkler and died October 14, 2018, five days after her…

Mercer Island Phone-A-Thon is calling on your support

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Mercer Island Phone-A-Thon is calling on your support

Make a gift today online at mercerislandschoolsfoundation.com/donate

Islanders player Leif Gullstad (No. 12) makes his fourth steal of the game in a matchup against the Ballard Beavers on Oct. 15. Photo courtesy of Dawn Friedland

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Mercer Island loses close contest to Ballard

Islanders lose in home contest against Beavers.

It’s Smith versus Smith in 9th Congressional District

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It’s Smith versus Smith in 9th Congressional District

Both candidates are Democrats focused on health care and the middle class.

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Council announces vacancy replacement process

Applications due by Nov. 21.