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Homeland Security retreats on plan to get data on mail-in voters

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security is walking back, for now, a plan to sweep up data on…

Lakeridge Elementary School fifth-grader Vivian Luo has been inducted into AAA Washington’s School Safety Patrol (SSP) Hall of Fame. Photo courtesy of AAA Washington

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Luo inducted into school safety patrol hall of fame

AAA Washington honors 10 students.

Mercer Island High School 2026 graduate Joy Rurangwa sings the National Anthem at the beginning of the Islanders’ commencement ceremony on June 9 at McCaw Hall in Seattle. Andy Nystrom/staff photo

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MIHS graduates sing, smile and celebrate at ceremony

Mercer Island High School (MIHS) 2026 graduate Joy Rurangwa set the stage with a stunning vocal performance of…

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Nystrom named editor of Mercer Island Reporter

After 26-plus years in the newspaper industry, including several years as editor of the Mercer Island Reporter and…

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Donations help family of Auburn girl who died in accident

Only days before her eighth birthday, Hazel Bryant was playing in her Auburn neighborhood with family nearby on…

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Subject arrested for stealing cookies and ice cream | Mercer Island police blotter

Selected reports June 3-9.

Mercer Island High School graduates toss their caps at the conclusion of the commencement ceremony on June 9 at McCaw Hall in Seattle. Andy Nystrom/ staff photo

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Mercer Island High School 2026 graduates

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The Crest Learning Center Class of 2026 graduates are: Front row, left to right: Ben Bassett, Yura Phoenix, Will Farrish (middle), RJ Annest, Chloe Bahng, Ava Tang, Ava Clarkson and Nova Shiers. Back row, left to right: Thomas Werdel, Zach Swendrowski, Chace Nett, Emily Azose, Laila Talbott, Guy Burton and Patrick Onrust. Crest Founders’ Award: Guy Burton; Linda Holt Award: Nova Shiers; Dirt Award: Horticulture teacher Thomas Werdel. Here’s a description of the awards: The Crest Founders’ Award — “For displaying an independent spirit, successsfully overcoming difficulties, demonstrating integrity and self-motivation, showing appreciation and respect for the community, achieving a degree of positive change in their life, and identifying a path for their life after high school.” Linda Holt Award — ”For being a true supporter of Crest and the Crest community, for making things happen behind the scenes and having a calming presence, for being accepting and non-judgmental, subtle in actions, and deep in character, and for being consistently present. Bloom Where You’re Planted.” Dirt Award: “In recognition of dedication, integrity, responsibility and teamwork in horticulture. You will go far with these attributes.” Photo courtesy of the Mercer Island School District

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Crest Learning Center graduates

The Crest Learning Center Class of 2026 graduates are: Front row, left to right: Ben Bassett, Yura Phoenix,…

Left, Mercer Island High School Destination Imagination participants left to right: Team manager Susan Kim, (back row) Elliot Chang, Nik Kini, Nolan Kim and Lucas Pae; (Front row) Arnav Sachan, Ernie Fan and Noah Tan with team manager Justin Pae. Right, Islander Middle School Destination Imagination students left to right: Rishab Wishwas, Bryan Hao, Irving Sun, Alfred Wang, Spencer Mi and Mitchell Dudley. Courtesy photos

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Mercer Island students earn top 10 globally at Destination Imagination finals

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Courtesy photo John Hamer, Diane Tien and Todd White gather on June 5 at the “Dragon Park Social.”

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Friends of Dragon Park hold social event

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Courtesy of the family’s Instagram page Eliot Abramson.

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MIHS mourns loss of sophomore student-athlete

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Rep. Adam Smith. Courtesy photo

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Rep. Smith will discuss federal issues at June 16 Rotary meeting

Rep. Adam Smith of Washington’s 9th Congressional District will discuss updates on federal issues and engage in a…

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City council proclaims June as Pride Month on Mercer Island/ Briefs

Mercer Island City Council proclaimed June as Pride Month on the Island at its June 2 regular meeting.