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Wellman to serve on new Washington State Women’s Commission

The new commission was created with the passage of House Boll 2759.

Becky Nadeson. Headshot courtesy of Coldwell Banker Bain

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Coldwell Banker Bain raises nearly $2 million for local program

Islander Becky Nadeson is a broker who contributed nearly $8,000.

Photos courtesy of Two Men and a Truck

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Local movers’ campaign benefits domestic violence survivors on Mother’s Day

The Eastside’s Two Men and a Truck franchise celebrates mothers with the Movers for Moms campaign.

Mercer Island graduating seniors reunite with kindergarten teacher

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Mercer Island graduating seniors reunite with kindergarten teacher

Marilyn O’Neill reminisces with last class to leave the Island.

Photo courtesy of the Mercer Island School District

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MIHS senior named U.S. Presidential Scholar

Dana Berejka is one of two students from Washington to be selected.

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Mercer Island student to volunteer in Montana Blackfeet

Megan VanDerZanden will travel to Montana Blackfeet, with VISIONS Service Adventures this summer.

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Mercer Island releases Spring Recycling Event statistics

Mercer Island goes green by recycling a total of 66,308 pounds of discarded material.

Promotional image courtesy of Youth Theatre Northwest

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‘O frabjous day! Callooh! Callay!’

Youth Theatre Northwest presents “Through the Looking Glass and What Alice Found There”.

The Ensign Youth Chorus sing with the Ensign Symphony & Choir which performs in Benaroya Hall. The choir will also sing at the prayer for peace event. Photo courtesy of the Mercer Island Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints

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Local churches join together in prayer for peace

The Mercer Island Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints organized the event for May 3.

Linda Anchondo asks Junior Naturalist Laura Drake (in foreground) to explain how to identify Trilliums to Native Plant Garden Tour participants. Photo courtesy of Patrick Daugherty

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Surprises abound in the Native Plant Garden

The next Junior Naturalist Program is scheduled for May 19.

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MIVAL hosts inaugural ‘Arts Boost’

The event will support local high school artists and the 2018 MIVAL Scholarship Program.

Mercer Island Senior Golfers pose on the green. Photo courtesy of the Mercer Island Parks and Recreation Department

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Golfing benefits for a lifetime

Mercer Island Parks and Recreation Department’s Senior Golf program offers outdoor sport activity.

Photo courtesy of Carol Mahoney

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Mercer Island local thanks therapy pets

April 30 is National Therapy Animal Day.