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A still from “Under A Million Stars,” directed by Chezik Tsunoda, who is based in Mercer Island. Photo courtesy of SIFF.

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SIFF reviews: “Under A Million Stars,” directed by Mercer Island’s Chezik Tsunoda

Directed by Chezik Tsunoda, who was one of the recipients of the 2025 Seattle International Film Festival Grant…

Perfect day for a picnic at Chateau Ste. Michelle. Photo by Mindy Stern

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Wine, whiskey and walks in Woodinville | Meanderings by Mindy Stern

Travel column by local writer Mindy Stern.

Photo by Joshua Solorzano/The Mirror
Wayne Hussey in his garage with his first Smith Tower Lego model.

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Federal Way man’s Lego legacy includes model of Space Needle

With a garage full to the brim with Lego, Wayne Hussey’s mind is just as full of Lego-building…

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Michael and Bernadette Monroe relax in their Island House residence. The textile painting behind them was created by a Connecticut artist who was included in one of Michael’s exhibitions at a Smithsonian museum in Washington, D.C.

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Art-loving couple enjoys the island life

Island House residents met at a Michigan art academy.

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Celebrate Independent Bookstore Day on April 25

By the team from Island Books

Amy Wolf showing Shaun the Sheep’s deep coat. Photos by Mindy Stern

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Sheep shearing festival at Kelsey Creek Farm | Meanderings by Mindy Stern

Travel column by local writer Mindy Stern.

Trains at the Downtown Redmond Station. Photo by Mindy Stern

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Eastside explorations on the Crosslake Connection | Meanderings by Mindy Stern

Travel column by local writer Mindy Stern.

Photos by Mindy Stern 
Arrangement by Tomoko Okubo and Sachiko Jacques of Sogetsu School of Ikebana, Mercer Island.

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Inspiration at the NW Flower and Garden Festival | Meanderings by Mindy Stern

Travel column by local writer Mindy Stern.

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A then versus now comparison of the location of the “Welcome to Twin Peaks” sign from the show’s opening credits. Left: A snapshot of “Twin Peaks” season 1, episode 1. Right: Mount Si from SE Reinig Road, Feb. 15, 2025.

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A self-guided ‘Twin Peaks’ tour around the Snoqualmie Valley

These 12 filming spots will immerse you in the world of “Twin Peaks.”

At Berlin’s Central Train Station. Photo by Mindy Stern

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A ‘skip-gen’ vacation to remember | Meanderings by Mindy Stern

Travel column by local writer Mindy Stern.

Photo by Allyson Meyer/Whidbey Island Center for the Arts

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Murder mystery tees off at WICA

The Whidbey Island Center for the Arts is bringing a classic murder mystery to audiences.

Creation Dance Studio instructor Miriam Landis pictured with students. Photo by Perris Larson/For the Reporter

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Mercer Island dance studio builds community through ballet

Located on the south end of Mercer Island, Creation Dance Studio offers a range of dance classes for…

Photo by Xiaoqin Zhu

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Scenes from Mercer Island Lunar New Year Celebration

The Mercer Island Chinese Association (MICA) in partnership with the city of Mercer Island hosted the Mercer Island…