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John Hamer (at left) and his old high-school friends at their recent dinner. (Courtesy photo)

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How nostalgic dinner gatherings keep us alive and well | John Hamer

We all opened up to a remarkable degree. It was good to hear how everyone had found ways…

Fall City branch of the King County Library System. Courtesy photo

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King County Library System receives grant to develop a climate action plan

The National Endowment for the Humanities gave a $133,252 grant to help develop climate initiatives.

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Sports

Off and running

Mercer Island High School running back Cole Krawiec turns on the jets for a touchdown on the first…

Norma Jean Brestel | Obituary

Obituaries

Norma Jean Brestel | Obituary

Norma Jean Brestel was born August 25, 1932, in Caldwell, Ohio, to parents Joseph and Martha Briggs and…

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City reservoir improvement project on tap/ City Briefs

Mercer Island has commenced reinvestment work on the city’s two 4-million-gallon water reservoir tanks. According to a city…

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District’s electric buses run first routes

Mercer Island School District’s two electric buses ran their first routes on the morning of Sept. 25, with…

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First Lady Jill Biden attends Mercer Island event for Biden Victory Fund

Special to the Reporter

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Mercer Island Candidate Forum set for Oct. 18

Less than a month prior to the Nov. 7 general election, the League of Women Voters/Seattle King County,…

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MI Healthy Youth Initiative programs are forthcoming

A host of MI Healthy Youth Initiative programs are on the docket for this fall.

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Judge Gregory will discuss justice system at Oct. 3 Rotary meeting

Mercer Island Judge Jeff Gregory will discuss the current trends of the justice system on and around Mercer…

Bruce Wayne Robinson | Obituary

Obituaries

Bruce Wayne Robinson | Obituary

Bruce Wayne Robinson passed away in his Snoqualmie home on Tuesday, September 11, 2023. He is survived by…

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Sports

‘We are just a seasoned team,’ head coach says

MIHS girls swim and dive squad splashes to success.

Abraham Kaplan | Obituary

Obituaries

Abraham Kaplan | Obituary

Abraham Kaplan, affectionately known to most of his family and friends as “Kappy,” passed away peacefully in his…