Obituaries
GUDMUND BRYNJULV BERGE
Gudmund Brynjulv Berge died peacefully on June 20, 2018 in Seattle, Washington at the age of 91 after…
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Mercer Island’s newest wine bar is also a local art gallery
The gallery will start out showing artwork from Debra Van Tuinen, an artist from Olympia.
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Covenant Shores residents go on ‘training’ exercise
Mercer Island retirees visit Northwest Railway History Center in Snoqualmie.
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ORCA cards now free for seniors, disabled and low-income commuters
Changes increase access to transit services in the Puget Sound region
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Recent MIHS grads to intern at Overlake
Marina Borger and Riley Thompson will volunteer more than 100 hours this summer.
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Crackdown on illegal contractors finds nearly 50 violators
The effort is part of a nationwide construction enforcement campaign.
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King County Metro implements a new $2.75 fare on July 1
Riders will no longer pay additional surcharges for zones or travel during peak commute hours.
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Opioid prevention campaign kicks off in Washington
Initiative shines light on the risks of prescription opioid addiction and overdose.
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Gallery offers rare artifact and modern art at Art Walk
A local art gallery will feature a second century funerary mask at the Mercer Island Art Walk.
Sports
Mercer Island softball team competes in all-star tournament
Softball team registers a 1-2 record at district all-star tourney.
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Island Books owners named Citizen of the Year
Third generation Islanders have worked to preserve the sense of community found at the bookstore.
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Mercer Island School District honored 12 retirees
The retirees had a combined 249 years of experience in Mercer Island schools.
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Teen pinned under car in DUI accident on Mercer Island
The girl was pinned after the 16-year-old driver drunkenly backed over the edge of a ravine.