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Don Strome, 94, with his dog, Minny. (Courtesy photo)

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Friendships may hold the key to aging well | John Hamer

“The more friends you have, the better your brain gets structured.”

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MIHS seniors named National Merit Scholarship semifinalists

The National Merit Scholarship Corporation named a dozen Mercer Island High School seniors 2024 National Merit Scholarship semifinalists…

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Successful Jazz for Tiny Homes fundraiser

Members of the Mercer Island United Methodist Church raised $9,000 at its Jazz for Tiny Homes student-run concert…

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I-90 lane closure set for Sept. 15-16

With regularly scheduled Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) maintenance work on tap in the Mercer Lid and…

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Record-breaking weekend at Thrift Shop / City Briefs

Copious shoppers took advantage of the Mercer Island Thrift Shop’s 50% off Labor Day sale with record-breaking results.…

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Northwest

New COVID-19 vaccine: Public Health — Seattle & King County Q&A

Dr. Eric Chow discusses the updated vaccine recommended by the CDC

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Upcoming city council public hearing will focus on stormwater management

Mercer Island City Council will hold a public hearing regarding updating stormwater management standards at its hybrid meeting…

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Coffee with a Cop set for this Saturday

Mercer Island Police Department is hosting its Coffee with a Cop community event from 9-11 a.m. on Sept.…

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Sports

MI girls swim and dive defeats Hazen

Mercer Island High School’s girls swim and dive team beat Hazen High School, 141-40, on Sept. 7.

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MI football defeats R.A. Long, 49-0

In Mercer Island’s 49-0 triumph over R.A Long on Sept. 8, quarterback Spencer Kornblum was 16-for-22 passing for…

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Art, wine and smiles on Mercer Island

Art Uncorked guests (top) jump into a photo op at the 10th annual event on Sept. 8 in…

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Swim Across America Seattle makes waves to fight cancer

Close to 600 hundred swimmers and volunteers participated in the 15th annual Swim Across America Seattle open water…

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City council issues four proclamations at meeting

Mercer Island City Council members passed a quartet of proclamations at their Sept. 5 special hybrid meeting.