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Seattle’s waterfront park and salmon in a stream near you | Meanderings by Mindy Stern

Travel column by local writer Mindy Stern.

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It was 10-year reunion time for Islanders

Mercer Island High School’s Class of 2014 held its 10-year reunion on Dec. 21 at Sparkman Cellars in…

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Washington State Board of Education accepting applications for next student representative

The Washington State Board of Education is seeking a current high school sophomore eager to make a difference…

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Opinion

We need DEI (diversity, equity and inclusion) of views | Hamer

At a Christmas Eve dinner, several of our family and friends got into an intense conversation about diversity,…

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Northwest

New Washington state laws taking effect in Jan. 2025

New restrictions on cosmetics tested on animals, tougher penalties for negligent drivers, requirements for hospitals to offer drugs…

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City hosts free light strand recycling program with Recology

Residents with broken lights from their holiday decorations can drop them off from Jan. 3-12 during the city-hosted…

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Section of MI’s north end without power

Due to multiple downed trees and power lines, the city of Mercer Island reported at 10 a.m. this…

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Dennis Smart | Obituary

March 13, 1930 - December 10, 2024

Marilyn Beaufort | Obituary

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Marilyn Beaufort | Obituary

June 28, 1933- November 27, 2024

Lolita the fortune teller outside the post office in La Conner, WA. Photo courtesy of Mindy Stern

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La Conner, WA, offers way more than a tulip festival | Meanderings by Mindy Stern

Travel column by local writer Mindy Stern.

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Northwest

Invasive ‘murder hornets’ found in WA have been eradicated

The hunt for invasive “murder hornets” is over in Washington and the rest of the U.S. after three…

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Island Park student council collects tons of toys for families

Island Park Elementary School’s student council collected 250-plus toys, smashing its goal of 100, from the Island Park…