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Mercer Island Farmers Market to thank supporters, sponsors at garden party

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Mercer Island Farmers Market to thank supporters, sponsors at garden party

The second annual event will be held from 5:30-7:30 p.m. on Aug. 9 at Aljoya.

Westbound I-90 to close overnight this weekend

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Westbound I-90 to close overnight this weekend

The westbound lanes between Mercer Island and Seattle will be closed during construction.

Washington State Department of Health. Courtesy photo.

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State health officials urge residents to stay healthy in hot weather

State health officials issue advisory for upcoming heat wave

WSDOT shares new work zone safety message and video

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WSDOT shares new work zone safety message and video

WSDOT shares new work zone safety video to combat roadway danger

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Measles, it’s never too late to get vaccinated

The summer is a great time to get outdoors and have fun; don’t let measles ruin your plans.

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Secretary of State Kim Wyman joins FTC to combat service-member and veterans charity scams

The new campaign is being released in conjunction with recent law enforcement actions by the FTC.

The reason for a cougar attack in May near North Bend which left one man dead and another injured remains a mystery after an autopsy revealed the animal had no sign of disease. Photo from publicdomainpictures.net

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Killer North Bend cougar showed no signs of disease

Autopsy sheds no light on why a cougar attacked near North Bend leaving one dead.

All-stars: District beats council in first softball game

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All-stars: District beats council in first softball game

District wins 9 to 5 in only four innings.

Covenant Shores hosts speakers for ‘What I Love About Mercer Island’ series

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Covenant Shores hosts speakers for ‘What I Love About Mercer Island’ series

Michael Medved spoke on the community’s beauty, values and school system.

JAMES B. STIPES

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JAMES B. STIPES

March 15, 1941 - June 27, 2018

MIVAL junior arts show features student art

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MIVAL junior arts show features student art

120 art pieces were submitted in drawing, painting, crafts, sculpture, photography and digital art.

Photo courtesy of Tim Bauman                                Mercer Island boys soccer players Reis Kissel and Hunter Bauman were named to the Washington High School first-team all-state boys soccer this past May.                                It was the third consecutive season Kissel and Bauman received first-team, all-state honors. Reis, who played defender for the Islanders, will be attending Vassar College this fall. Bauman, who played midfielder for the Islanders, will be attending the University of Washington. Bauman (left), Islanders head coach Colin Rigby (center) and Kissel (right) are pictured in the above photo.

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Islanders soccer stars earn coveted honors

Mercer Island 2018 graduates finish sensational high school soccer careers.

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Local students graduate from Carleton College

The two Mercer Island graduates received bachelor’s degrees in chemistry and in sociology/anthropology.