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Police department informs community about disposal process of unwanted firearms and ammunition

Some Mercer Island residents recently contacted the police department and asked about the disposal process of unwanted firearms…

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Residence and business burglarized on June 19 | Mercer Island police blotter

Selected reports May 22-June 19.

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MIPA holds successful blood drive

On June 3, MIPA (Mercer Island Preschool Association) partnered with the city of Mercer Island and American Red…

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Children’s art abounds this summer on Mercer Island/ Arts Scene

By Anne Hritzay

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Former Bellevue teacher sentenced in federal court over child pornography

Department of Justice says the man had 1,764 images of child sexual abuse in his possession.

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Officials urge caution when swimming this summer

Cold spring temperatures and larger than normal snowpack have created dangerous conditions

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Fireworks ban takes effect this year in unincorporated King County

The new law does not extend to cities, which each have their own regulations around fireworks.

A semiautomatic handgun with a safety cable lock that prevents loading ammunition. (Sound Publishing file photo)

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Large-capacity ammo magazine sales ban starts soon in Washington

Starting July 1, a 10-round capacity becomes the limit for sales. Meanwhile, “there is a rush on magazine…

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Mercer Island Pride Celebration set for June 26

ONE MI and the city of Mercer Island will present a Pride Celebration from 4-6 p.m. on June…

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Students make their voices heard at Black culture fair

MIHS Black Student Union members organize Juneteenth event.

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King County Local Dive: Nazi logos earn big settlement; school shooter thwarted; teacher faces rape charge

A new podcast for King County residents

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‘I hope they learned something. I hope they had fun’

Witmer retires after teaching preschool for 53 years.

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YFS administrator provides Healthy Youth Initiative update at council meeting

Organization reassesses Healthy Youth Survey.