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Growing HOSA chapter at MIHS recognized

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Growing HOSA chapter at MIHS recognized

Seven students won awards in a statewide competition.

MIHS business students earn state honors

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MIHS business students earn state honors

Many advanced to the international competition.

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Team Mercer Island to run for homelessness

Mercer Island native leading the effort, Run to End Homelessness event on March 30.

Parkinson bound for NYC

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Parkinson bound for NYC

Mercer Island High School student Katie Parkinson earned first place in the Seattle Shakespeare Competition held March 3…

MIYFS Breakfast raises money for counseling, senior services

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MIYFS Breakfast raises money for counseling, senior services

The 2019 event has brought in $377,480 so far.

Mercer Island High School radio broadcasters were honored with 20 national Golden Microphone awards for excellence. Photo courtesy of Mercer Island High School

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Local school radio stars lauded

Mercer Island High Broadcasters Honored in New York

Photo courtesy of Roxanne Helleren                                 Left to right, Bob Howell, Al Smallman, Alexander Raffetto, Johnny Therrell, John Kneepkens and Bob Welsh are planning to build a bird sanctuary on the Covenant Shores campus as part of an Eagle Scout project.

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Mercer Island Boy Scout to build bird sanctuary

The 15-year-old will complete the project with the help of older Eagle Scouts.

A taste of my own medicine

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A taste of my own medicine

Gratitude mindfulness helps see sun on horizon.

Global chef visits local retirement community on Mercer Island

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Global chef visits local retirement community on Mercer Island

Australian chef Steve Laybourn prepared kangaroo and alligator for the residents.

Bring your Garden into the Kitchen

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Bring your Garden into the Kitchen

Unlocking medicinal benefits from your own plants.

Mercer Island’s First Friday Art Walk is March 1

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Mercer Island’s First Friday Art Walk is March 1

Four downtown galleries will be displaying exhibits and hosting events.

Jayne, Dan and Derek take a break to pose for a photo while building an igloo on Mercer Island. Photo courtesy of Meg Lippert

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Very cool new construction goes unfinished

Igloo project on Mercer Island halted by rain.

Beavers are active in Mercer Island’s Luther Burbank Park

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Beavers are active in Mercer Island’s Luther Burbank Park

The city is working to protect both the beaver’s habitat and trees along the shoreline.