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Shakespeare in the Park set for Aug. 3-5

Seattle Shakespeare Company and Wooden O will present free performances of “The Tempest” from 7-9 p.m. on Aug.…

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Log Boom Radio returns to KMIH 889 The Bridge

KMIH to broadcast Seafair Gold Cup and Blue Angels airshow

Scene from a past National Night Out event in Mercer Island. (File photo)

Opinion

Looking forward to National Night Out on Mercer Island | Column

By John Hamer, For the Reporter

July is Disability Pride Month. (Courtesy Photo)

Opinion

July is Disability Pride Month – so let’s talk about it | Guest column

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Novak will discuss ‘Peace and Power Through Poetry’ at Aug. 1 Rotary meeting

Renn Novak will discuss “Peace and Power Through Poetry” at the Rotary Club of Mercer Island’s meeting on…

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Suspects arrested in south-end Island burglaries

Mercer Island Police Department (MIPD) has reported that suspects have been arrested in a widespread, organized burglary ring…

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Enchanting Mongolian concert set for July 21

The Mercer Island-based ZJE Mongolian Music Ensemble — Temuujin, Temuulen and Anu-Ujin Batbaatar — perform a traditional Mongolian…

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Plethora of locals to compete at track and field nationals

Eleven local athletes will compete at the USATF National Junior Olympic Track & Field Championships from July 25-30…

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MIHS grads continue their baseball careers with Badland Big Sticks

Recent Mercer Island High School graduates Austin Cupic (left) and Marques Abulhosn are sharpening their baseball skills this…

King County Councilmember Claudia Balducci invited young Swifties to read the proclamation, with each taking an album title-themed clause. (Courtesy of King County)

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King County Council names July 18-25 ‘Taylor Swift Week’

Proclamation comes before the pop star’s sold-out Seattle tour dates.

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City plugs in its Mostly Music in the Park series

Mercer Island’s Mostly Music in the Park summer outdoor concert series is back with bands delivering classic rock,…

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Celebration of children’s art at the community center in July and August

By Anne Hritzay

Photo courtesy of Mark Stebnicki via Pexels
Farm workers.

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Washington enacts new rules to protect outdoor workers from heat-related deaths

One rule is that employers must provide mandatory cool-down periods and additional break times.