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‘Fill-the-Van’ Food Drive to begin on Mercer Island
The food drive campaign will run during the weekend of summer celebration from July 14-15.
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State Supreme Court ruling highlights petition requirements
The deadline for initiative petitions to be submitted is 5 p.m. on July 6.
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Mercer Island’s newest wine bar is also a local art gallery
The gallery will start out showing artwork from Debra Van Tuinen, an artist from Olympia.
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Mercer Island author tackles NFL, false arrests of black men
Rev. Wayne Perryman publishes new book, ‘Is Black Anger Justified? Inspired by NFL Protests.’
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My Favorite Martins
Steve Martin and Martin Short discuss bringing their two-man comedy extravaganza back to Seattle.
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ORCA cards now free for seniors, disabled and low-income commuters
Changes increase access to transit services in the Puget Sound region
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Recent MIHS grads to intern at Overlake
Marina Borger and Riley Thompson will volunteer more than 100 hours this summer.
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Crackdown on illegal contractors finds nearly 50 violators
The effort is part of a nationwide construction enforcement campaign.
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MIHS seniors receive community service awards
MIHS students submit over 20,000 hours of community service; two seniors awarded.
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King County Metro implements a new $2.75 fare on July 1
Riders will no longer pay additional surcharges for zones or travel during peak commute hours.
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Opioid prevention campaign kicks off in Washington
Initiative shines light on the risks of prescription opioid addiction and overdose.
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Gallery offers rare artifact and modern art at Art Walk
A local art gallery will feature a second century funerary mask at the Mercer Island Art Walk.
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Mercer Island School District honored 12 retirees
The retirees had a combined 249 years of experience in Mercer Island schools.