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Mercer Island students celebrate Black History Month

Black Student Union and Student Voices for Change lead the way.

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MIYFS Foundation fundraising breakfast draws nearly 500 attendees

At press time, the foundation had raised just over $400,000.

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City commences water meter replacement project/ City Briefs

The city is embarking on a major project to replace all 7,900 water meters on the Island over…

The DESC Crisis Solutions Center, 1600 South Lane St., is the region’s only voluntary crisis facility resource. Courtesy photo

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King County voters to decide on $1.25 billion mental health levy

The proposal includes a robust investment in the region’s mental health care infrastructure.

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Welcome to the MIPD

New Mercer Island Police Department officer Jordan Tranter graduated from the law enforcement academy and was sworn in…

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Bike Skills Area discussion rolls on at city meeting

Parks and Recreation Commission sends 30% design to city council.

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Volunteers gather for MLK Day restoration event

In honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Islanders gathered on Jan. 21 for an event at Luther…

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Tennis has been a life-changing experience for Evernden

Islander, New Zealand native captains Davis Cup team.

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Parks operations manager gives the lay of the land on levy renewal

Levy went into effect on Jan. 1.

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Eye care product linked to antibiotic-resistant infections

Washington State Department of Health and CDC encourage residents to stop using EzriCare Artificial Tears.

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Planning commission digs deeper into city’s comprehensive plan update

Capital facilities and utilities elements discussed at meeting.

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A ‘splendid’ spelling bee victory

West Mercer Elementary fifth-grader Neeva Mody won the school’s spelling bee with the victorious word “splendid” on Jan.…

AR-15 rifle and a loaded magazine that were recovered from a suspect in a 2018 shooting incident at the Kent Station parking garage. File photo courtesy of King County Sheriff’s Office

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Democrats advance assault weapons ban, new rules for gun buyers

The measures passed a House committee without Republican support. They are part of a broader agenda to curb…