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Appreciating the MIPD on July 4

From left to right: Mercer Island Police Department officer Samuel Trudeaux, corporal Bobby Jira, sergeant Chad Schumacher, sergeant…

Mercer Island resident John Hamer is a retired journalist and grandfather of four. Email him at jhamer46@gmail.com.

Opinion

Unexpected encounters abroad: Can anyone top this? | Column

By John Hamer, For the Reporter

Cartoon by Frank Shiers

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Happy Independence Day | Cartoon by Frank Shiers

Cartoon by Frank Shiers.

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MIVAL celebrates watercolorist Rees

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Mercer Island releases July 4 fireworks rules and regulations

On July 4 only, “safe and sane” fireworks may be discharged legally on Mercer Island from 11 a.m.…

Ronald Theodore Schaps | Obituary

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Ronald Theodore Schaps | Obituary

Ronald Theodore Schaps, of Mercer Island, WA, passed away peacefully in his home on June 16, 2023 at…

Volunteers of the Pipe Organ Foundation. Seated in the first row and on the right is President Carl Dodrill. (Photos courtesy of Carl Dodrill)

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Mercer Island’s Pipe Organ Foundation has joyful celebration

Nonprofit foundation started its work on Mercer Island in November 2000.

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Mercer Island Art Walk to feature Halvorsen on July 7

Mercer Island Art Walk attendees can meet ceramics artist Larry Halvorsen from 5-8 p.m. on July 7 at…

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City council to hold three public hearings on July 18

The Mercer Island City Council will hold a trio of public hearings at its hybrid meeting on July…

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Zulaev notches judo medals

Northwood Elementary School second-grader Mikhail Zulaev won gold and silver medals at the USA Judo Junior Olympic Championships…

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MISD and MIEA agree on one-year contract for 2023-24 school year

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Rotary club honors MIHS grads

Mercer Island High School (MIHS) Class of 2023 graduates Molly Atkinson and Karina McSwiney have been named the…

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Emergency management events on tap for June 23-24

The city’s Emergency Management Department is hosting the following events this week: