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Erik Anderson cheers for a United States World Cup goal at The Crawlspace Gastropub on Mercer Island on June 19. Andy Nystrom/ staff photo

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Mercer Islanders have World Cup fever

Reporter checks in with fans at local spots.

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City rolls out another part of GMA compliance strategy

As the July 31 deadline nears, Mercer Island staff presented planning commission recommendations aimed at Growth Management Act…

U.S. Rep. Adam Smith speaks at the Rotary Club of Mercer Island meeting on June 16 at the Mercer Island Community and Event Center. Photo courtesy of Linnea Augustine and Rotary Club of Mercer Island

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Rep. Smith discusses student safety, Iran and more at MI Rotary meeting

By Linnea Augustine

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King County announces June 22 burn ban, reminds fireworks illegal in unincorporated areas

Editor’s note: The following is a press release from the King County Department of Local Services.

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City proclaims June 19 as Juneteenth on Mercer Island

Mercer Island Mayor Dave Rosenbaum signed a proclamation noting that June 19 will be recognized as Juneteenth on…

From left to right: Project Ascend’s Rohan Parandekar, Kandelia’s Tamthy Le and Kristina Rallu, and Project Ascend’s Brady Mock and Luke Loiselle at Seattle World School during the initial donation drop-off prior to the launch of Project Ascend’s expanded pickup service. Courtesy photo

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MIHS students launch Project Ascend refugee donation initiative

It’s all about making a difference and putting smiles on people’s faces with Project Ascend, according to founder…

11th grade student at Franklin High School, Sam Pederson-Spaulding, speaks at the State of the County address in Federal Way. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror.

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Collaboration is key strategy for new King County Executive

From flood responses to a new baby to regional challenges and a tight budget, King County Executive Girmay…

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Opportunities for engagement for Mercer Island residents

City council meeting headlines from June 16.

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Approximately 63 LGBTQ+ flags stolen from front yard | Mercer Island police blotter

Selected reports June 10-12.

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The detour will lead cars through downtown Issaquah.

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Major summer road closure for Renton, Issaquah drivers

The road will close in both directions through Aug. 23.

Last year’s Summer Celebration fireworks show at Luther Burbank Park. Photo courtesy of the city of Mercer Island

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MI Summer Celebration set for July 11

Music and Shakespeare also on tap this summer.

Left to right are new Mercer Island Eagle Scouts Eric Liu, Timothé Piteira, Khai McMullan, Neil Pandya, Bowen Nago, Yul Park, Amani Bergquist and Milo McJannet. Courtesy photo

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New Mercer Island Eagle Scouts honored at ceremony

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Members of SeaVuria Board of Directors, PETRI, G2G and WEE gather together at the Funny Farm for SeaVuria’s Harambee. Photo courtesy of Soyun Chow

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Harambee brings community together to celebrate SeaVuria’s work in Kenya

By Soyun Chow