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A pair of people made of snow in Snoqualmie on March 13. Photo courtesy of Kari Wahlstrom Collins

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King County weekend weather forecast | March 14-15

Plus a few snow photos from readers.

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Public can weigh in on the city’s Transportation Improvement Program

As Mercer Island’s Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) update rolls along, residents are encouraged to participate in the process…

Samuel Ramirez Jr.’s FBI wanted poster. Courtesy of the FBI.
Federal Way Mayor Jim Ferrell. Photo by Joshua Solorzano/The Mirror

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Federal Way double murder suspect captured in Mexico

One hour and 13 minutes after the suspect was placed on the FBI’s Ten Most Wanted Fugitives list,…

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Mercer Island continues to focus on compliance with comprehensive plan

Ever since the city of Mercer Island learned of an appeal to its 2024 comprehensive plan and a…

A sign from a No Kings protest in Renton in 2025. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing

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No Kings rallies set for March 28 across King County

Here’s a list of locations.

Many trees fell during a November 2024 windstorm in the Puget Sound area. COURTESY FILE PHOTO, City of Kent

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National Weather Service issues wind advisory for Puget Sound region

A wind advisory remains in effect from 3 p.m. Wednesday, March 11 through 6 a.m. Thursday, March 12…

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Brewer and Hardy’s omnibus hearings continued to April

More than two years after Mercer Island resident Curtis Engeland’s body was recovered in the Grays Harbor County…

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Seattle Jewish Film Festival coming to SJCC

Mercer Island’s Stroum Jewish Community Center will be hosting the 31st annual Seattle Jewish Film Festival with a…

Assistant U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Washington Crystal Correa. Photo by Joshua Solorzano/The Mirror.

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Federal Way murder suspect added to FBI’s Ten Most Wanted Fugitives list

The FBI is offering a $1 million reward for information leading to his arrest.

In February, thanks to the generosity of the community, The Maroon Project at Mercer Island High School donated more than 200 boxes of period products collected during its holiday drive. Co-presidents Jasmine Said and Jackie Gonzalez presented the donation to Jill Witsoe, development manager of annual giving at YouthCare, supporting the organization’s work serving thousands of teens experiencing homelessness across Seattle each year. Photo courtesy of the Mercer Island School District

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Successful Maroon Project donation drive

In February, thanks to the generosity of the community, The Maroon Project at Mercer Island High School donated…

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Motor vehicle stolen from surface parking lot | Mercer Island police blotter

Selected reports March 1-9.

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Washington State Capitol in Olympia.

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Foster youth guaranteed full-ride college tuition

OLYMPIA — A bill guaranteeing full‑ride college tuition for all foster youth and students who experienced homelessness passed…

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YFS offers Death Café program on March 17

Mercer Island Youth and Family Services (YFS) is offering a Death Café program from 2-3:30 p.m. on March…