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Residential solar installation campaign launches

The installation initiative seeks to bring 60 to 80 new solar arrays to Mercer Island.

This photo was taken by a drone from the east side of the Armory Building, which caught on fire Saturday morning. Several fire trucks can be seen attacking the fire from different angles. Courtesy of Eric Timmons

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Raging fire guts Armory building in Aberdeen

The building housed much of the city’s history.

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Alliance of Eastside Agencies announces 2018 awards

Numerous Eastside Alliance members received awards for Outstanding Contribution in Human Services.

Photo courtesy of Mercer Island High School

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MIHS team earns trophy at Destination Imagination Global Finals

“Syntax Folly” placed third at the finals in Knoxville Tenn., earning MIHS their first finals trophy.

Lindsay Oliveira’s fourth grade class meets up with their pen pals at Aljoya for an end-of-the-year get together. Photos courtesy of Northwood Elementary

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Northwood Elementary students visit pen pals at Aljoya

Lindsay Oliveira’s fourth grade class becomes pen pals with Aljoya residents each year.

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Sunrise Senior living receives quality awards

Local communities won the award, including Sunrise of Bellevue, Bothell and Mercer Island.

Suspect steals chainsaw | Police Blotter

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Suspect steals chainsaw | Police Blotter

The Mercer Island police calls from May 14-22.

Mercer Island Islanders junior boys lacrosse player Stew Vassau, who plays midfielder, was named to the 2018 Washington State High School All-American team.                                Photo courtesy of Maryellen Johnson

Sports

Vassau named to 2018 Washington State All-American team

Islanders junior earns a coveted honor.

Mercer Island Islanders junior boys lacrosse player Glen Mahony, who plays the attack position, was named to the 2018 Washington State High School All-American team.                                Photo courtesy of Maryellen Johnson

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Mahony named to 2018 Washington State All-American team

Islanders junior earns a coveted honor.

Promotional poster courtesy of YES

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‘13 Reasons Why to Have a Conversation With Your Child’

YES hosts a free, educational event on teen suicide prevention.

RUTH MARGARET (HALE) COHN

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RUTH MARGARET (HALE) COHN

Ruth Margaret (Hale) Cohn, devoted wife and beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, passed away gracefully, with her sons…

JOHN ALEXANDER LIVINGSTONE

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JOHN ALEXANDER LIVINGSTONE

June 7, 1927 - September 24, 2017

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Wellman’s statewide tour focuses on school safety

On her tour, Lisa Wellman, D-Mercer Island, will visit all nine Educational Service Districts.