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RANDY HUMPHRIES

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RANDY HUMPHRIES

Randy Humphries passed away Friday January 17th, 4 days after his 72nd birthday, from complications from battling cancer.…

BRUCE CHANDLER LORIG

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BRUCE CHANDLER LORIG

Bruce Chandler Lorig, 84, long-time resident of Mercer Island, died December 4, 2019 after a prolonged illness. He…

RODNEY DOANE PALMBORG

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RODNEY DOANE PALMBORG

1939 - 2019

Norman Rockwell exhibit at Covenant Living

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Norman Rockwell exhibit at Covenant Living

Greg Asimakoupoulos displays magazine covers.

Photo by Leona Vaughn / WNPA News Service                                Washington residents at a Senate Law and Justice Committee hearing on a proposed ban on high capacity gun magazines this week. Many wore orange in support of gun safety.

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Lawmakers move to ban high-capacity magazines

Supporters say fewer bullets would increase safety. Opponents say it would infringe on their rights.

Jerry Gropp

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Jerry Gropp

Born April 21, 1926, passed away January 1, 2020 in Bellingham. Graduated from the University of Washington with…

MARY FRANCES HILL

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MARY FRANCES HILL

Mary Frances Hill died peacefully at home on January 26, 2020. She was surrounded by loving family and…

AAGOT KATE NORMAN ROSELLINI

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AAGOT KATE NORMAN ROSELLINI

Aagot “Kate” Norman Rosellini, beloved mother, grandmother and “Bestemama”, peacefully passed away at Nov Adult Family Home on…

A stump left over from a previous timber cut on Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2019, in Gold Bar, Wash. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Lawmakers back timber industry to help reduce WA’s carbon emissions

8 million acres of private forests offset 12% of state’s carbon emissions, says forestry group.

Washington state lawmakers will consider a system that would charge drivers fees based on how many miles they travel. File photo

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Lawmakers hear pitch to replace gas tax with per-mile fees

Transportation officials recommend 10-year transition.

Teaching kindness and empathy in schools | LETTER

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Teaching kindness and empathy in schools | LETTER

Kindness Matters initiative at MISD.

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Islanders boys basketball victorious at ShoWare Center

The Mercer Island boys basketball team jumped out to an early lead to beat the Lakes Lancers, 48-32,…

If passed, Senate Bill 6254 would limit the nicotine concentration of vape products, ban certain flavoring chemicals and require vape manufacturers, distributors and retailers to obtain licenses from the Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board. Photo courtesy of ecigarettereviewed.com

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Lawmakers propose sweeping regulations for vaping industry

Bill supporters cite concerns over health issues and teen use.