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Mercer Island murder suspects’ omnibus hearings continued to June

For the ninth occurrence, the two defendants who pleaded not guilty to charges of the first-degree murder of…

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Man receives 27-year sentence for King County carjacking spree

A 25-year-old Seattle man received a 27-year prison sentence for a violent carjacking spree in 2022 that stretched…

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I-405 closures April 27-May 2

I-405 will see nightly closures this week as construction on the express toll lanes continues.

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Creswells will discuss MILEAP at May 5 Rotary meeting

Stephanie and Brad Creswell will discuss “MILEAP, Invest Today, Opportunities Tomorrow” at the Rotary Club of Mercer Island’s…

Sara Baker and her daughter Lily, 2 and a half years old, visit with bunnies at the Mercer Island Preschool Association (MIPA) Circus on April 25 at Islander Middle School. Andy Nystrom/ staff photo

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Circus tradition continues for 60th year

Popular event takes place at Islander Middle School.

Neon signs from massage businesses in Federal Way. Photo by Joshua Solorzano/The Mirror

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Federal Way responds to massage businesses selling sex

The city is considering an ordinance to curb prostitution at dozens of establishments.

The Mercer Island High School Unified basketball team joined school board members at the April 23 meeting. Photo courtesy of the Mercer Island School District

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Crest community speaks out about importance of program

Crest Learning Center was on the minds and within the powerful voices of many people April 23 at…

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Opportunities for engagement for Mercer Island residents

City council meeting headlines from April 21.

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Body recovered from Lake Washington near Luther Burbank Park

The Mercer Island Police Department (MIPD) recovered the body of a 35-year-old male at about 7:45 a.m. this…

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MI City Council and staff focus on comprehensive plan compliance

Mercer Island City Councilmembers took the next step in the city’s road to its 2024 comprehensive plan compliance…

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King County Council demands assessor resign over stalking charges

The King County Council is calling for the resignation of King County Assessor John Arthur Wilson after he…

From left, Mercer Island High School seniors Madison Sieckhaus and Amelia Bernson. Photo courtesy of the Mercer Island School District

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MIHS seniors win corporate-sponsored National Merit Scholarship awards

National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) has announced that two Mercer Island High School seniors have won corporate-sponsored National…

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MIPD searching for missing person

Mercer Island Police Department issued a press release today that it is actively investigating a missing person case…