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Andrew James, 11, a fifth-grader at Northwood Elementary, doing a ski jump behind the Mercer Island Community Center. Photo courtesy of Greg James

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Snow closes schools for second day

Many side streets remain icy as temperatures stay low

MARY JEAN LEBER

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MARY JEAN LEBER

Mary Jean Leber was born Mary Jean Piper to John and Marian Piper on June 24, 1928 at…

The Mercer Island Islanders boys basketball team registered a 57-41 win on the road against the Bellevue Wolverines on Feb. 1 in Bellevue. Adam Parker (pictured with the dunk) scored a team-high 22 points against the Wolverines. The Islanders clinched the 2A/3A KingCo regular season title with the victory. Mercer Island, who currently has an overall record of 16-4, have won eight consecutive games. Photo courtesy of Patrick Krohn/Patrick Krohn Photography

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Islanders earn 2A/3A KingCo regular season title

Mercer Island’s winning streak on the hardwood continues

The Lake Washington Kangaroos girls basketball team captured a 64-53 win against the Mercer Island Islanders on senior night on Jan. 30 at Mercer Island High School. The Islanders dropped to 1-18 overall with the loss. Mercer Island seniors Sarah Gest, right, and Rio Beutelspacher, left, try to stop Lake Washington guard Rosa Smith, center, as she drives to the hoop. Photo courtesy of Don Borin/Stop Action Photography

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Islanders lose to Kangaroos on senior night

The Lake Washington Kangaroos girls basketball team captured a 64-53 win against the Mercer Island Islanders on senior…

Proposal: Let Washington dog owners appeal ‘dangerous’ breed bans

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Proposal: Let Washington dog owners appeal ‘dangerous’ breed bans

28 cities have ordinances that restrict or ban ownership of pit bull terriers

JEAN CARTER DAVIS

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JEAN CARTER DAVIS

December 9,1917 - January 3, 2019

Two suspects steal Olay skin products | Police Blotter.

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Two suspects steal Olay skin products | Police Blotter.

Police blotter for Jan. 5-10.

DOUGLAS BRADO

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DOUGLAS BRADO

Doug Brado passed away peacefully at home after battling Alzheimer’s disease. He was 75.

Mercer Island Art Walk is Friday, Saturday

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Mercer Island Art Walk is Friday, Saturday

Second opening added for month of February.

The Mercer Island Cheer Team performs at the 2018 Summer Celebration parade. Katie Metzger/staff photo

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City of Mercer Island cuts Summer Celebration, other events

The city said the event cancellations are necessary to balance future budgets.

Letters to the Editor, Jan. 30, 2019

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Letters to the Editor, Jan. 30, 2019

Column retort; MIYFS

Woman purchases $1,000 in gift cards for IRS scammer | Police Blotter

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Woman purchases $1,000 in gift cards for IRS scammer | Police Blotter

Police blotter for Dec. 27, 2018 - Jan. 5, 2019.

GUEST OPINION: 30 years, 30 stories

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GUEST OPINION: 30 years, 30 stories

MIYFS Foundation will celebrate 30-years with a breakfast on Feb. 13, 2019.