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Left to right: Jessie Ong, Kathleen Long, Stacy Svedberg and Creighton Laughary. Courtesy of the Mercer Island School District

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Mercer Island School District awards teachers, staff

MISD awarded teachers and staff with awards at the high school, middle school and elementary levels.

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City launches online bikeshare survey

Mercer Island wants local feedback to know where to best spend Sound Transit Settlement dollars.

King County Sheriff’s deputies to patrol local parks

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King County Sheriff’s deputies to patrol local parks

The deputies will carry out safety patrols on King County parks and trails for leashed pets.

Bob Ferguson launches website for human trafficking victims

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Bob Ferguson launches website for human trafficking victims

The website will provide a hub for services and resources for labor and sex trafficking victims.

Mercer Island seeks Design Commission applicants

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Mercer Island seeks Design Commission applicants

The city council needs applicants for August and September with an application deadline of Aug. 10.

Mercer Island opens new playground at south playfields

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Mercer Island opens new playground at south playfields

New natural-style structures replace “Rainbow Park.”

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The King County Library System invites locals to cool down

King County Libraries are air conditioned and an option for locals to stay cool during summer heat.

Community Juneteenth celebration set for June 24

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Community Juneteenth celebration set for June 24

The Juneteenth Celebration is the annual celebration of the end of slavery.

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County Green Schools program recognizes MI schools

Two elementary schools, Islander Middle School and Mercer Island High School were recognized.

Mercer Island High School graduates 360

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Mercer Island High School graduates 360

The class of 2018 has eight valedictorians, all with perfect 4.0 grade point averages.

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City celebrates Emergency Preparedness and Ham Radio day

The city of Mercer Island will be participating in ARRL Field Day on June 23 and 24.

Photo courtesy of MIHS

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Mercer Island High School students win at BioExpo

Nineteen students from MIHS won awards at the recent Student BioExpo.

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Residential solar installation campaign launches

The installation initiative seeks to bring 60 to 80 new solar arrays to Mercer Island.