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Mercer Island High School sophomore Tegan Yuasa, center, stands on the top spot at the podium sporting a gold medal from the USA Judo Youth National Championships on March 10 in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Photo courtesy of Mark Yuasa

Sports

Yuasa wins judo gold medal at national championships

Mercer Island High School sophomore Tegan Yuasa earned a gold medal in the Cadet -50Kg division at the…

After being homeless, Christy X (pictured) moved into her Coniston Arms Apartments unit in Seattle at the beginning of 2019. She had bounced around from shelters to friends’ places after facing an eviction at her West Seattle apartment in October 2018. A diversion program run by the nonprofit Mary’s Place helped her find housing. File photo

Northwest

State lawmakers consider eviction reform legislation

Sen. Patty Kuderer, D-Bellevue, is bill’s prime sponsor.

Inventory is up; buyers, sellers prep for spring

Business

Inventory is up; buyers, sellers prep for spring

A real estate snapshot from John L. Scott Real Estate.

Construction crews work on the Mercer Island Station, preparing for the eventual East Link connection that will extend Seattle’s light rail to Mercer Island, Bellevue and Redmond. Kailan Manandic/Staff Photo

News

I-90 HOV ramps close for East Link construction

The East Link Extension project will close HOV ramps at Island Crest Way up until March 29.

A triangle, a round ball and the shape of things to come

Opinion

A triangle, a round ball and the shape of things to come

Jerusalem International YMCA a beacon of peace.

Gov. Jay Inlsee signs into law the Native American Voting Rights Act, which allows a non-traditional address to be used for voter registration for residents who live on reservations. Photo by Emma Epperly/WNPA Olympia News Bureau

Northwest

Native American Voting Rights Act signed into law

Non-traditional addresses can be used for voter registration on tribal lands

Is Mercer Island a sanctuary city?

Opinion

Is Mercer Island a sanctuary city?

Police chief addresses concerns about police interactions and policies.

Parkinson bound for NYC

Life

Parkinson bound for NYC

Mercer Island High School student Katie Parkinson earned first place in the Seattle Shakespeare Competition held March 3…

Sports

Panthers Youth Rugby holds spring registration

Panthers Youth Rugby is holding spring registration for players in grades 1-12. To register, visit www.panthersyouthrugby.com.

Mercer Island High School radio broadcasters were honored with 20 national Golden Microphone awards for excellence. Photo courtesy of Mercer Island High School

Life

Local school radio stars lauded

Mercer Island High Broadcasters Honored in New York

Courtesy photo

Northwest

State lawmakers seek permanent daylight saving time in Washington

Senate and House are working toward compromise on two bills; voters could decide in November election

Bus route changes will affect Island commuters

News

Bus route changes will affect Island commuters

The popular Route 630 will continue into 2020, moving out of “pilot” status.

A taste of my own medicine

Life

A taste of my own medicine

Gratitude mindfulness helps see sun on horizon.