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King County gun violence rates exceed 2020 totals

Data collected from first three quarters of 2021 shows more fatal shootings, shots fired incidents than previous year.

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Rotary’s holiday bell-ringers

Every holiday season, the Rotary Club of Mercer Island encourages donations to The Salvation Army. This year, club…

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Eagle Scout Ritchie has become a leader with Troop 624

Scouts bond during recent clean-up and planting service project.

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Resident receives threatening note demanding money | Mercer Island police blotter

Selected reports Nov. 29-Dec. 5.

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Surgeon General sounds alarm on mental health in young people during pandemic

A report called the rising levels of depression, anxiety and suicidal ideation a potential crisis.

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City council passes resolutions of appreciation for Judge Stewart and Mayor Wong

Judge and mayor complete their many years of Mercer Island service.

Eastside King County restaurant owners discuss challenges recently with U.S. Rep Suzan DelBene at Pomegranate Bistro in Redmond. (Photo credit: Cameron Sheppard/Sound Publishing)

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King County unemployment is down after COVID-fueled recession

Economy shows signs of recovery.

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Riot Games purchases Mercer Island office building

Company acquires building for $114.1 million.

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Survey data suggests how the pandemic has changed attitudes toward housing in King County

More than half of King County survey participants say they will move in the next five years.

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MIPA Holiday Lights route on tap for Dec. 15-31

The Mercer Island Preschool Association (MIPA) has once again created a Mercer Island map of holiday lights to…

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King County weather: Dec. 9-13

Here’s the King County area weather forecast for Dec. 9-13, 2021.

A section of Island Crest Way. Photo courtesy of the city of Mercer Island

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City conducts Island Crest Way corridor safety analysis survey

The city of Mercer Island is conducting a survey regarding safety improvements to Island Crest Way.

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Seattle Public Utilities plans water supply shutoff for overnight Dec. 10

Seattle Public Utilities has planned a major water supply shutoff for overnight Dec. 10 to allow for needed…