A map showing the expanding areas of wildfire risk in the region. Red areas indicate the greatest wildfire risk areas. (Courtesy of Washington Department of Natural Resources)

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King County releases first-ever Wildfire Risk Reduction Strategy

Amid expanding fire risks, the plan makes recommendations for agencies across the region.

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Office of Law Enforcement Oversight director issues statement on behavioral health response

Calls for non-law-enforcement teams to respond to non-violent emergencies related to mental health.

Abortion rights protesters fill all four corners of the intersection in front of the Everett Planned Parenthood in support of abortion rights on Saturday, July 9, 2022 (Olivia Vanni / Sound Publishing)

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GOP cheered abortion ruling. Democrats responded by voting.

A swell of electoral support for Democrats pushed turnout higher in primary. Republicans look to adjust for November

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Closing time: Officers chase down, arrest tequila-toting shoplifting suspect

After a suspected shoplifter was spotted bolting from Walgreens while clutching three bottles of top-shelf tequila on Saturday…

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Island residents can meet with police chief at community event

MIPD records specialist discusses crime prevention.

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Housing First: ‘What if we do nothing about homelessness?’ | Podcast

A podcast about King County’s Health Through Housing initiative.

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‘The magic is when it all comes together’

MIHS Destination Imagination team takes second at Globals.

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‘Slam Dunk the Junk’

Mercer Island’s Girl Scout Cadette Troop 46755 picked up trash at the Mostly Music in the Park event…

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A splash of friendship at JCC’s Aqua Fit class

Seniors bond in and out of the pool on the Island.

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City takes further steps toward adopting Climate Action Plan

February of 2023 is the target date.

Executive Dow Constantine. Courtesy of King County.

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County executive announces coalition to tackle King County’s degrading state of behavioral health care

The policy proposals will be delivered to the King Couty Council next month.

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Residents can share ideas on Town Center parking study

Mercer Island residents can now provide their input on the Town Center parking study, which is focused on…

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Shorewood Apartments residents experiencing water-pressure issues

Shorewood Apartments residents on Mercer Island have been impacted by persistent water-pressure issues over the past week and…