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Mayor Salim Nice. Courtesy image.

Opinion

Mayor Nice chooses not to file for re-election | Letters

Letter from Mercer Island’s mayor.

John Poinier Jr. | Obituary

Obituaries

John Poinier Jr. | Obituary

John Poinier, Jr., age 90, died April 7, 2025, on Mercer Island, Washington.

Robert Wagner Stevenson | Obituary

Obituaries

Robert Wagner Stevenson | Obituary

May 4, 1939 - May 24, 2023

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News

Remembrance event for Jacobson to be held on May 31

The city of Mercer Island extends an invitation on behalf of the Jacobson family to attend a remembrance…

Shirley J. Kaiser (Davenport) | Obituary

Obituaries

Shirley J. Kaiser (Davenport) | Obituary

April 19, 1932 - April 29, 2025

Acoma Pueblo. Photo by Mindy Stern

Life

Unexpected pleasures on a Southwestern road trip | Meanderings by Mindy Stern

Travel column by local writer Mindy Stern.

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News

Islanders can enroll in Solarize Eastside

Mercer Islanders can now enroll in Solarize Eastside, a limited-time group-purchasing program where they can receive discounted prices,…

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Sports

Empey notches cross country coaching honor

The U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association has named Mercer Island High School cross country…

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Sports

Zulaev earns state wrestling medals

Northwood Elementary School student Mikhail Zulaev won gold and bronze medals at the prestigious Washington State Freestyle and…

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News

An enjoyable Community Day of Inclusion

The Mercer Island PTA’s Special Services and Learning Differences (SSALD) Group hosted its second annual Community Day of…

Mercer Island School Board Director Dan Glowitz during the May 8 meeting. (Screenshot)

News

School board news: Budgets and staffing, response to bond

Mercer Island School Board May 8 meeting highlights.

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Dr. Julie Hsieh announces candidacy for Mercer Island City Council

Special to the Reporter

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Sports

MIHS cross country athletes notch prestigious Gatorade honors

Mercer Island High School (MIHS) cross country athletes Owen Powell and Sophia Rodriguez have been named the 2024-25…