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DAVID NEIL SYFERD

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DAVID NEIL SYFERD

Dave Syferd was born on July 4, 1945, and died on February 14, 2020, from heart failure.

CELINE CIMINO

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CELINE CIMINO

Celine “CeCe” Cimino (Patricelli) passed away suddenly February 21st surrounded by her loving family; vivacious and vibrant to…

Discussing homelessness on Jan. 9 are, from left, Associated Press Olympia correspondent Rachel La Corte, Rep. Nicole Macri (D-Seattle), Sen. Patty Kuderer (D-Bellevue), Sen. Hans Zeiger (R-Puyallup) and Rep. Morgan Irwin (R-Enumclaw). Photo by Leona Vaughn/WNPA News Service

News

Senate Republicans propose alternative solutions to WA’s homelessness crisis

One suggestion would empower law enforcement and remove barriers to prosecution.

With Mount Baker and Jetty Island in the distance, a container ship approaches the Port of Everett. (Port of Everett photo)

Business

Senate Dems: $5 million to help businesses disrupted by coronavirus

Overseas port closures hurt WA companies that depend on international shipping.

Needles littered the ground throughout a homeless encampment at Federal Way’s Hylebos Wetlands, which is public property. Sound Publishing file photo

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Republican leadership doubts effectiveness of homelessness spending

Democrats propose hundreds of millions toward affordable housing.

Washington State Capitol Building in Olympia. File photo

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Democratic lawmakers roll out spending plans for climate change, homelessness

Republican opposition calls for tax relief, rather than spending the increased revenue.

Sports

Farrell shines at Mat Classic XXXII

Mercer Island’s Colin Farrell placed sixth at 182 pounds at the 3A state wrestling tournament on Feb. 22…

Robo investment advice has drawbacks | Business advice column

Business

Robo investment advice has drawbacks | Business advice column

A monthly business advice column by a Mercer Island financial adviser.

JACQUELINE J. JOHNSON

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JACQUELINE J. JOHNSON

Jackie Johnson went home to her Lord Jesus February 17 in Mercer Island, Washington at the age of…

The language of the original bill prohibited privately-owned detainment facilities from being contracted by local, state, or federal government entities, but a last-second amendment was adopted to substantially narrow the focus of the legislation. File photo

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Lawmakers flinch on banning for-profit detention facilities

Last minute amendment exempted ICE detainment facility.

Islanders finish first at state swim meet

Sports

Islanders finish first at state swim meet

The Mercer Island boys swim and dive team won the 3A state swim title on Feb. 22 at…

Three Mercer Island baseball players compete at showcase in Arizona

Sports

Three Mercer Island baseball players compete at showcase in Arizona

Mercer Island residents Austin Cupic, Marques Abulhosn and Max Clark competed at the Perfect Game MLK Championship West…

Victim assaulted while at an open house viewing

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Victim assaulted while at an open house viewing

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