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MIHS Future Islander Night set for Jan. 14

Mercer Island High School (MIHS) will be hosting its third annual Future Islander Night from 5:30-7:30 p.m. on…

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NYHS to host Winter Open House on Jan. 28

Northwest Yeshiva High School will host its Winter Open House from 6-8 p.m. on Jan. 28 at the…

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Nomination process is open for MIHS Pathfinder Award

People can now nominate a Mercer Island High School (MIHS) alumnus for the 2026 Pathfinder Award through the…

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Opportunities for engagement for Mercer Island residents

City council meeting headlines from Jan. 6.

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Special delivery

Mercer Island Police Department (MIPD) officer Todd Roggenkamp makes a DoorDash delivery on Jan. 2. During a traffic…

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MIHS musicians march through the streets of London

The Mercer Island High School marching band performed in the 40th New Year’s Day London Parade. The 206-member…

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New laws and taxes take effect in WA on Jan. 1

Tax hikes on big business and rental cars. Unemployment benefits for workers on strike.

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Boat Launch parking news

Mercer Island Boat Launch parking is transitioning to ParkMobile starting Jan. 1. This is a significant change for…

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SJCC’s Family Hanukkah Dinner and Celebration

The Stroum Jewish Community Center (SJCC) on Mercer Island held its Family Hanukkah Dinner and Celebration on Dec.…

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It’s learning time

On Dec. 17, Mercer Island School District Superintendent Fred Rundle visited Northwood Elementary School and jumped right into…

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Newell will discuss mentoring youth in foster care at Jan. 6 Rotary meeting

Rick Newell, founder and executive director of Route 21, will discuss “A Unique Program for Mentoring Youth in…

Rainbow in Hood River, Oregon. Photo by Mindy Stern

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Hurry down to Hood River, Oregon | Meanderings by Mindy Stern

Travel column by local writer Mindy Stern.

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Gov. Bob Ferguson in Sept. 2025.

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Governor supports ‘millionaires tax’ in Washington

Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson on Dec. 23 threw his support behind a proposed income tax on residents earning…