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Despite the stormy weather earlier in the day, the city of Mercer Island had a solid turnout for its first Mostly Music in the Park concert of the summer with Harmony of Rock on July 16 at Mercerdale Park. Dancers got moving to the sounds of the band’s early 1970s rock offerings. The group 90’s Rewind is next up from 6:30-8:30 p.m. on July 23 at Mercerdale Park. Other concert dates in the city series are (same time, same place): July 30 — Abbagraphs (ABBA tribute) and Pride in the Park Night; Aug. 6 — Prom Date Mixtape (’80s new wave); Aug. 13 — Mr. Pink (’90s and 2000s tunes); and Aug. 20 — Diamond Star Halo (’70s glam rock). Photo courtesy of the city of Mercer Island

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Dancing up a storm to Harmony of Rock

Despite the stormy weather earlier in the day, the city of Mercer Island had a solid turnout for…

From left, Janice Zahn, Alex Tsimerman and Elle Nguyen. Photos courtesy of King County Elections

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Legislative District 41 candidates set for Aug. 4 primary

King County Elections (KCE) has mailed out the ballots and Mercer Island voters will be focused on the…

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Cyclospora: Public Health – Seattle King County issues update

Public Health – Seattle & King County issued the following information July 16 about a national outbreak of…

Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance’s President and CEO Audra Moran with Mercer Island’s Dr. Saul Rivkin. Courtesy of Vivian Hsu Photography

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Nearly 1,000 people attend Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance Rivkin Family SummeRun

People turned out in droves for the Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance (OCRA) Rivkin Family SummeRun on the morning…

A volunteer for Let’s Go Washington unloads boxes of petitions for Initiative 645 that were turned in to the Secretary of State’s office on July 2. The measure to repeal Washington’s new income tax was certified for the November ballot on July 15. (Photo by Jerry Cornfield / Washington State Standard)

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It’s official: WA voters will get to weigh in on new income tax

Washington voters will get their chance in November to embrace or reject the state’s new income tax on…

This National Ice Cream Day, July 19, Mud Bay is inviting pet parents across the Pacific Northwest to cool off with their dogs and cats during a free community celebration at every Mud Bay location, including the shop on Mercer Island (2441 76th Ave. SE, Ste. 100). From 1-3 p.m., every Mud Bay location will offer free Boss Dog Peanut Butter & Applesauce Frozen Yogurt for dogs and cats, while supplies last. Customers are encouraged to bring their pets, meet fellow pet lovers, and enjoy a fun summer outing together. Made with 100% human-grade ingredients and formulated specifically for pets, Boss Dog Peanut Butter & Applesauce Frozen Yogurt provides dogs and cats with a safe, refreshing way to cool off during the summer. Courtesy photo

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Pets score with free frozen treats at Mud Bay on July 19

This National Ice Cream Day, July 19, Mud Bay is inviting pet parents across the Pacific Northwest to…

Former Mercer Islander and current hydroplane racer Brent Hall at Summer Celebration on July 11. The Grand Prix driver is pictured with an H1 Unlimited boat. Andy Nystrom/ staff photo

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Former Islander Hall is set for Seafair hydroplane races

Hall discussed all things hydro with MI Summer Celebration attendees.

A Chinook salmon, also known as king salmon. (Photo by Michael Humling/U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service) A Chinook salmon, also known as king salmon. (Photo by Michael Humling/U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service)

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WA tribes, environmental groups sue over Endangered Species Act rule change

Washington tribes and environmental organizations sued the federal government Tuesday, arguing that recent changes to Endangered Species Act…

The Mercer Island Solemates walk in the Summer Celebration parade on July 11. Andy Nystrom/ staff photo

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Solemates: Exercise and friendship one step at a time

Fran Call and her Solemates walking and social group were elated to participate once again in the city…

Featherhaven recently rescued a great horned owl that was hit by a freight train. After treating it for blunt force trauma, it was transferred to Raindancer Wild Bird Rescue for continued care. Photo courtesy Featherhaven

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Enumclaw songbird rehab sanctuary closes

Featherhaven, one of only a handful of nonprofits dedicated to wild bird care in the state, treated more…

Attendees gather at the May Senior Social Seminar. Courtesy photo

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Senior events on tap in July and August

The city of Mercer Island will host its next free Senior Social Seminar at 10 a.m. on July…

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Warrant subjects booked into South Correctional Entity jail | Mercer Island police blotter

Selected reports July 7-13.

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Friends of the Mercer Island Library hold book sale

Friends of the Mercer Island Library will hold a mini book sale from 5-8 p.m. on July 21…