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MIPD participating in Operation Dry Water this upcoming holiday weekend

Over the upcoming holiday weekend, Mercer Island Police Department’s Marine Patrol unit will again be participating in Operation…

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State program honors four MI schools/ Briefs

The Washington School Recognition Program has honored Islander Middle School, Island Park Elementary, Northwood Elementary and West Mercer…

The use and sale of consumer fireworks are prohibited in the unincorporated areas of King County, but several cities in the county host a professional fireworks show for the public on July 4. File photo

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Fourth of July weekend weather: Sunny skies and warm highs

In light of preventable drownings, King County officials are urging the public to be cautious at rivers, lakes…

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Sutter named new Mercer Island police chief

Special to the Reporter

Graphic courtesy of the city of Mercer Island

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Islanders can supply feedback on playground project

Residents have until July 8 to comment on the proposed site plan and play equipment selection of the…

Audrey Stubner | Obituary

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Audrey Stubner | Obituary

February 1, 1928- June 16, 2024

Traffic slows as it moves around the bend of northbound I-5 through north Everett on May 22, 2024. (Sound Publishing file photo)

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Washington’s population exceeds 8 million

More than 68% of the growth occurred in the state’s five largest metropolitan counties

A gray wolf. Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife

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Vote nears on ending ‘endangered’ status for WA wolves

The Department of Fish and Wildlife’s recommendation is to downlist wolves from “endangered” to “sensitive.”

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Islanders hitting the diamond with Redmond Dudes Baseball Club

Cupic throws gem in recent contest.

The River Eye winds through Lower Slaughter. Photo courtesy of Mindy Stern

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A weeklong walk in England’s Cotswolds | Meanderings by Mindy Stern

Introducing a new travel column for the Mercer Island Reporter by local writer Mindy Stern.

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Groove Fusion entertains Juneteenth crowd

From left to right, top, Mercer Island High School jazz quintet Groove Fusion members are Alanna Larson, drums,…

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MI judo champion

Northwood Elementary School student Mikhail Zulaev won two gold medals and one silver medal at the 2024 Junior…

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State Capitol Building in Olympia.

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Poll: WA voters want their lawmakers working all year long

Most Washington voters want their lawmakers to be at the Legislature in session during the entire year, according…