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‘Don’t assume it can’t happen to you’

Federal Way resident Evelyn Allcorn shares story of her husband’s battle with COVID-19 after he tested positive on…

Courtesy photo Volunteers at a March 14 work party for Harvest Against Hunger.

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Mercer Island Rotarians help fight hunger

COVID-19 regulations impact hunger relief efforts.

Sisters Mackenzie Wilson (left) and Natalie Wilson delivering groceries to a neighbor’s doorstep. Courtesy photo

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Lending a helping hand

Community group assists Islanders in need during pandemic.

Changes to Mercer Island Youth and Family Services during COVID-19

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Changes to Mercer Island Youth and Family Services during COVID-19

Food Pantry gives gift cards, counseling goes virtual.

Savannah Lynn and Will Chadek in the Second Story Repertory of Redmond’s production of “The Fantasticks.” “The Fantasticks” had been performed three times by the organization until coronavirus concerns resulted in the cancellation of the remaining dates. Photo by Michael Brunk

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How is the coronavirus affecting the arts?

Representatives from Eastside arts institutions discuss their experiences.

Iditarod shows the value of pulling together as a team | ON FAITH

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Iditarod shows the value of pulling together as a team | ON FAITH

A monthly column about matters of faith.

Courtesy photo Brody Newcomer (left) and Matthew Duffie, two Sunday school children at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church on Mercer Island, pose with a change collection bank for the church’s Lent fundraiser with RIP Medical Debt.

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Forgiving debt for Lent

Mercer Island church raising $20,000 to eliminate the $2 million of medical debt in King County.

Libraries are the place to go according to poll

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Libraries are the place to go according to poll

Library will host short film festival on March 20.

Photo courtesy of Mercer Island Sister City Association Most of the Mercer Island delegation in Thonon, France, overlooking Lac Leman (Lake Geneva).

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Sister city relationship continues

Mercer Island mayor signs agreement with mayor of Thonon les Bains, France.

Declutter your body and mind | Health column

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Declutter your body and mind | Health column

A monthly health column about naturopathic medicine.

Courtesy photo From left, Sarah Poppe, James Mattson and April Shrum participating at a previous race event as part of nonprofit Ainsley’s Angels.

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Angels on the Island

Volunteers will push disabled participants during the Mercer Island Rotary’s half marathon March 22.

Owen Blauman/courtesy photo. A drone picture of the former East Seattle Elementary School building.

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To demolish or not to demolish?

Mercer Island weighs environmental impacts of proposed East Seattle School site development.

Mercer Island high grads to be honored Bennett and Hawes

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Mercer Island high grads to be honored Bennett and Hawes

Pathfinder Awards will be given at MISF Breakfast of Champions.