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Alliance of Eastside Agencies announces 2018 awards

Numerous Eastside Alliance members received awards for Outstanding Contribution in Human Services.

Photo courtesy of Mercer Island High School

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MIHS team earns trophy at Destination Imagination Global Finals

“Syntax Folly” placed third at the finals in Knoxville Tenn., earning MIHS their first finals trophy.

Lindsay Oliveira’s fourth grade class meets up with their pen pals at Aljoya for an end-of-the-year get together. Photos courtesy of Northwood Elementary

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Northwood Elementary students visit pen pals at Aljoya

Lindsay Oliveira’s fourth grade class becomes pen pals with Aljoya residents each year.

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Sunrise Senior living receives quality awards

Local communities won the award, including Sunrise of Bellevue, Bothell and Mercer Island.

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‘13 Reasons Why to Have a Conversation With Your Child’

YES hosts a free, educational event on teen suicide prevention.

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Wellman’s statewide tour focuses on school safety

On her tour, Lisa Wellman, D-Mercer Island, will visit all nine Educational Service Districts.

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Nominations open for Flash Family Inspirational Award

The deadline for submissions is Friday, June 22.

Pairs of work gloves hang in the Mercerdale Park Native Plant Garden, representing over 500 hours of labor donated by volunteers to restore, replant, maintain, and share this “secret garden” located north of the Skate Park, between a wetland and the paved Circular Path. Photo courtesy of Patrick Daugherty

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Native Plant Garden hosts two weekend events

The two events will take place on June 2 and 3, both will start at 10 a.m.

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Summer reading for all ages begins June 1 at KCLS Libraries

The “Libraries Rock!” programs help prevent school-aged youth from the academic “summer slide”.

Mercer Island galleries to debut new exhibits at First Friday art events

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Mercer Island galleries to debut new exhibits at First Friday art events

The receptions will be held from 5-8 p.m. on June 1.

Island Fine Arts Council received award

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Island Fine Arts Council received award

The Mercer Island school district honored the Fine Arts Advisory Council.

Mercer Island third grader dies from leukemia

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Mercer Island third grader dies from leukemia

Ewan Lill’s family is raising money for a promising immunotherapy treatment.

Russell rescue: Mercer Island Marine Patrol assists Seahawks quarterback

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Russell rescue: Mercer Island Marine Patrol assists Seahawks quarterback

Island officers helped Russell Wilson out after his boat had mechanical issues.