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Mercer Island faces a steep cost to mend city hall building
Structure has been closed since April after discovery of asbestos-contaminated broken tiles.
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Suspects arrested in south-end Island burglaries
Mercer Island Police Department (MIPD) has reported that suspects have been arrested in a widespread, organized burglary ring…
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King County parks projects receive $24M in grant funding
Nearly $190 million awarded in total for outdoor recreation and habitat conservation across the state.
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Enchanting Mongolian concert set for July 21
The Mercer Island-based ZJE Mongolian Music Ensemble — Temuujin, Temuulen and Anu-Ujin Batbaatar — perform a traditional Mongolian…
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Island school board candidates Lee, White and Figatner set for primary
King County Elections has mailed the ballots and the Aug. 1 primary is on the table for voters…
Sports
Olson notches Amateur Disc Golf World Championship
Islander caps off his victory with mammoth 190-foot throw into the basket.
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City plugs in its Mostly Music in the Park series
Mercer Island’s Mostly Music in the Park summer outdoor concert series is back with bands delivering classic rock,…
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Washington enacts new rules to protect outdoor workers from heat-related deaths
One rule is that employers must provide mandatory cool-down periods and additional break times.
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Mercer Island Library extends hours/ City briefs
Beginning July 16, the Mercer Island Library extended its hours by one hour on weekdays and will be…
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Silverman receives National Merit Scholarship
Mercer Island High School’s Miles T. Silverman has received a National Merit Lawrence University Scholarship. Silverman’s probable career…
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City finalizes regional fire services agreement with EFR
Interlocal pact with Eastside Fire Rescue will commence on Jan. 1, 2024.
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Charges filed in Island armed robbery and assault
A suspect who robbed an Island resident at gunpoint on May 10, 2023, faces charges of robbery and…