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Getting a kick out of Summer Celebration

A Mercer Island Martial Arts student kicks up a storm during the community parade at Summer Celebration on…

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Work commences on Xing Hua development project/ Briefs

Excavation and foundation work recently commenced on the Xing Hua mixed-use development (7750 29th Ave. SE), a new…

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Author Joella to appear at Island Books

Ethan Joella, author of “The Same Bright Stars,” will discuss his latest novel from 6:30-7:30 p.m. on July…

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I-90 and I-405 closures set for this weekend

Washington State Department of Transporation (WSDOT) has announced closures of both eastbound Interstate 90 and Interstate 405 that…

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Visit with a cop

Mercer Island Police Department officer Kristina Lum visited with summer school students at Northwood Elementary on July 8…

Alfie at his favorite perch. Photo by Mindy Stern

Life

A springtime visit to Bath – and a friendly companion | Meanderings by Mindy Stern

Travel column by local writer Mindy Stern.

Kathleen Mae Rogers | Obituary

Obituaries

Kathleen Mae Rogers | Obituary

July 30th, 1924 – June 13th, 2024

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Dog days of summer

Swimmers beat the extreme heat with their pooch Benji on July 8 at Luther Burbank Park beach on…

From left to right: Mercer Island Rotarians Novelett Cotter, Benson Wong, Pat Turner, Dana Weiner of Stroum Jewish Community Center, Rotarian John Hamer. The MI Rotary members collected 20-plus bags of children’s lost and found clothing from SJCC and Mercer Island School District. They washed, sorted and folded all the clothes, which will now be donated to local nonprofit organizations that help low-income families. Courtesy photo by Mariana Parks

Opinion

‘People of action’ help local Rotary Club thrive | Hamer

Mercer Island Rotary Club is 60 years old this year.

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Bouchand will discuss attracting young professionals to Rotary at July 16 meeting

Rachele Bouchand will discuss “Creating a Bridge to Attract Young Professionals to Rotary” at the Rotary Club of…

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Island Art Walk date changed to July 12

The Mercer Island First Friday Art Walk will be held from 5-8 p.m. on July 12 to accommodate…

Fuse Washington created the tongue-in-cheek ‘Save Our Yachts’ website to poke fun at those pushing a ballot measure to repeal the capital gains tax that is paid by the state’s super wealthy. (Screenshot)

Northwest

Attack websites seep into WA election battles

Such undertakings tend to change few minds and can incite a backlash, especially in communities where negative campaigning…

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Flags for the Fourth

Flags were placed on this Mercer Island statue on the corner of 78th Avenue Southeast and Southeast 28th…