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“Rocks!” focuses on bullying prevention
To recognize National Bullying Prevention Month, Seattle’s Taproot Theatre cast visited Lakeridge Elementary on Oct. 1 to perform…
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School district creating policy when considering naming facilities
Following the request of the Mercer Island School District School Board, the district will be creating a policy…
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City offers tree giveaway program
Mercer Island homeowners who wish to plant a tree on their property may be eligible for a voucher…
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Minimum wage is going up in Washington
Cities can set minimum wages higher than the state. Seattle, SeaTac, Tukwila, Renton, Bellingham and Burien all will…
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People flock to Community Kindness Day
Friendship Circle of Washington held its 12th annual Walk with Friendship and Community Kindness Day on Sept. 29…
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Fewer Washington residents have delinquent debt than national average
About 14% of Washington residents carry delinquent debt, lower than the national average of 22%, according to a…
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MI First Friday Art Walk set for Oct. 4
Contrasts, abstract expressionism, art rhythms, organic geometry and control anatomy will be the themes of the Mercer Island…
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MIHS Drama’s Playwriting Project set for Oct. 17
For one night only, four student playwrights will bring their original works to life in the Mercer Island…
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WA lands commissioner debate: Herrera Beutler and Upthegrove square off
The candidates disagreed on land management and timber strategies as they compete for the job of running the…
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UW artists display their pieces on Mercer Island
University of Washington’s Professional and Continuing Education Photography Certificate Program is currently showing 45 pieces by 45 artists…