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Deputy Mayor “very troubled by signs that went up over the Island this weekend” regarding levy.

Reykdal: Washington State will not arm its teachers

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Reykdal: Washington State will not arm its teachers

State Superintendent responds to Betsy Devos’ consideration to arm teachers.

Burglar caught on camera attempting to enter home | Police blotter

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Burglar caught on camera attempting to enter home | Police blotter

The Mercer Island police blotter for Aug. 13 through 19.

Aggressive owls in Pioneer Park, city of Mercer Island warns

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Aggressive owls in Pioneer Park, city of Mercer Island warns

Owls have a distinctive call described as sounding like “Who-cooks-for-you, who-cooks-for-you-all?”

Mercer Island celebrates Women’s Equality Day along with final summer concert

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Mercer Island celebrates Women’s Equality Day along with final summer concert

The event, which also features a food truck rodeo, will take place at 5 p.m. on Aug. 24.

Elk around town | Eye on MI

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Elk around town | Eye on MI

A local resident recently spotted an elk around Mercer Island.

Former Mercer Island mayor joins French American School Board

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Former Mercer Island mayor joins French American School Board

Alan Merkle joins French American School of Puget Sound board of trustees.

Mercer Island School District welcomes new administrators

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Mercer Island School District welcomes new administrators

There will be new leadership at the high school, two elementary schools and in the district office.

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City launches new public engagement platform

The City’s Planning Commission is currently reviewing 15 proposed amendments to the Comprehensive Plan. The amendments under consideration…

Wildfire smoke causes poor air quality across region

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Wildfire smoke causes poor air quality across region

Puget Sound Clean Air Agency urges people to take precautions.

Secretary Wyman calls for nominations for Medals of Merit and Valor

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Secretary Wyman calls for nominations for Medals of Merit and Valor

Awards are given to civilians for courageous acts of service.

Mercer Island police, neighbors unite for National Night Out

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Mercer Island police, neighbors unite for National Night Out

The city of Mercer Island hosted the city’s 10th annual National Night Out on Aug. 7. This year…

LARA ANNE URSIN CUMMINGS

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LARA ANNE URSIN CUMMINGS

Lara Anne Ursin Cummings, 47, of Pullman, passed away August 11, 2018 at her Pullman home.