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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…

Imperial Geyser. Photo by Mindy Stern

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Yellowstone: The world’s first national park | Meanderings by Mindy Stern

Travel column by local writer Mindy Stern.

Mindy Stern. Courtesy photo

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Mercer Island travel writer honored

Mindy Stern’s travel column “Meanderings” is regularly featured in the Mercer Island Reporter.

Luxury accommodations. Photo by Mindy Stern

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The reluctant overlander | Meanderings by Mindy Stern

Travel column by local writer Mindy Stern.

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Mercer Island stand-up comic debuts ‘American Fetish’ in London

Anaïs Gralpois set to generate laughs at Edinburgh Fringe Festival.

U.S. Air Force Golden West Winds. Photo by Mindy Stern

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A Jewish girl walks into a church | Meanderings by Mindy Stern

Travel column by local writer Mindy Stern.

Curtis Lake sent this to me. He called it “Pippa waiting to be released for her run.” Courtesy photo

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Earthdogs and the true test of a terrier | Meanderings by Mindy Stern

Travel column by local writer Mindy Stern.

“West Shore.” Photo courtesy of SIFF

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SIFF reviews: “West Shore,” “Evergreens” and “Dear Aloha”

A canoe journey to the 2023 Paddle to Muckleshoot and a vintage SUV road trip from Spokane explore…