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State sues 3 major drug retailers for role in fueling opioid epidemic
AG Bob Ferguson alleges Albertsons, Kroger and Rite Aid of failing to prevent overuse of opioid prescriptions
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Rudolph has remained with owner since 1939
Mercer Islander Verna Johnson, a 90-year-old retired minister’s wife, got this Rudolph stuffed animal in 1939 for Christmas…
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Roberts will discuss Ultimate Vision at Jan. 3 Rotary meeting
Clark Roberts will discuss “Ultimate Vision: Inspiring Others to See in New Ways” at the Rotary Club of…
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City crews are de-icing and sanding streets; some roads are closed / Island weather update
Mercer Island city crews have been de-icing and sanding streets following the city’s snow and ice response plan…
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Shores residents crack open Children’s Book Project from Mercer Island
Nonprofit provides books for preschool children.
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Celebrating Hanukkah
Clockwise from upper left, recent Stroum Jewish Community Center (SJCC) Hanukkah events included: SJCC preschoolers from the SJCC’s…
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Several Island roads remain closed due to inclement weather
According to the Mercer Island Police Department, the following roads remain shuttered due to the inclement weather: Southeast…
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South Mercer Playfields project nears full completion
Bike Skills Area community survey runs through Dec. 31.
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Police officers arrest two subjects in stolen vehicle
On the morning of Dec. 19, Mercer Island police officers arrested two subjects riding in a stolen vehicle…
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Department of Health warns of high rates of flu this season
In addition to the flu, other respiratory illnesses such as COVID and RSV are overloading hospitals.
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Holiday travel: Icy Sea-Tac airport tops ‘Misery Map’
The predicted third-busiest holiday travel season since 2000 faces a wintry mix of traffic jams and flight issues.
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Recology cancels services today due to inclement weather
Recology King County noted this morning that it is unable to provide refuse and recycling collection services today…