Muss students celebrate the return of the remaining living hostages outside Beilinson Hospital in Peta Tikva. Photo courtesy of Joseph Krebs

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Mercer Island students return from semester in Israel

Seven Mercer Island high school students studying at Jewish National Fund–USA’s Alexander Muss High School in Israel (Muss)…

Chef Kaoru Chang. Photo courtesy of La Mar

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Experience three continents over three meals in Bellevue | Meanderings by Mindy Stern

Travel column by local writer Mindy Stern.

Rainbow in Hood River, Oregon. Photo by Mindy Stern

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Hurry down to Hood River, Oregon | Meanderings by Mindy Stern

Travel column by local writer Mindy Stern.

The Bellevue Ice Rink in downtown Bellevue. Photo courtesy of Bellevue Downtown Association.

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Where to go ice skating in King County

Gliding around the ice is one of the joys of the holiday season — but not one you…

Welding sign at the National Neon Museum. Photo by Mindy Stern

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Shoulder season in The Dalles, Oregon | Meanderings by Mindy Stern

Travel column by local writer Mindy Stern.

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Try Furoshiki: Japan’s eco-friendly way to wrap gifts

In collaboration with the Seattle Consulate-General of Japan and the King County Library System, local residents learned “Fabulous…

Bruno Senior. Photo Courtesy of Timberline Lodge

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Shoulder season on Mount Hood, Oregon | Meanderings by Mindy Stern

Travel column by local writer Mindy Stern.

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Christmas in Washington Concert Series returns

This year features Geoffrey Castle’s Celtic Christmas.

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SJCC is home to fitness classes and more for seniors

When it’s time to get in a full combination of socializing and exercising, Pam Feinstein splashes into the…

View from my hotel room. Photo by Mindy Stern

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Ten tips for a New York City visit | Meanderings by Mindy Stern

Travel column by local writer Mindy Stern.

Proposal in a gondola. Photo by Mindy Stern

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Viva Verona and Venice | Meanderings by Mindy Stern

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Underrated horror films for Halloween night

Set as near as Seattle or far as rural Japan, these overlooked horror films are just the thing…

The “Rake and Roll” event took place Oct. 26 at Rotary Park. Courtesy photo

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Rotary’s second annual “Rake and Roll” brings community and fun to Rotary Park

The Rotary Club of Mercer Island hosted its 2nd annual “Rake and Roll” event at Rotary Park on…