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

Travel column by local writer 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…

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Former Peace Corps volunteers enjoy Aljoya’s community feel

Steve Garber says the Aljoya Mercer Island retirement community is filled with interesting people who have lived interesting…

The sign outside Antonino’s Pizza in Windsor advertises Angry Canadian pizza. Photo by Mindy Stern

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Detroit, plus a visit to our neighbor to the south | Meanderings by Mindy Stern

Travel column by local writer Mindy Stern.

Meet the “Oktoberfest Queen.” Photo Courtesy of Manuela Horn

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Oom-pah, oom-pah, sausage and beer: Oktoberfest in WA | Meanderings by Mindy Stern

Travel column by local writer Mindy Stern.

Island Kids Book Club meets once a month on the third Thursday at Island Books, 3014 78th Ave. SE. To learn more, call 206-232-6920. Photo courtesy of Lindsey Holt

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Island Kids Book Club continues to nurture a novel idea

The club started in 2023 because of one girl’s love of reading.

A photo from 1999 at the French American School of Puget Sound in Mercer Island. Courtesy photo

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French American School of Puget Sound celebrates 30 years

The French American School of Puget Sound (FASPS), the region’s leading French immersion school, is proud to celebrate…

Macrina Bakery and Cafe’s challah. Photos by Mindy Stern

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Challah wars on Mercer Island | Meanderings by Mindy Stern

Travel column by local writer Mindy Stern.

The Train Station, NOT the band. Photo by Mindy Stern

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Denver road trip: a visit to Mile High City | Meanderings by Mindy Stern

Travel column by local writer Mindy Stern.

Students reunited with their parents at JFK International Airport. Photo courtesy of JD Krebs

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Crisis in Iran: Inside the mission to evacuate Mercer Island teens from Israel

In a matter of moments, what had been a calm and celebratory end to their program shifted.

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Free Discover Passes for state parks available at your local library

The Check Out Washington program allows KCLS patrons to get a pass and an adventure pack that includes…