Creative Learning Center’s Paula Lee and Pixie Hill Preschool’s Ashley Good were honored as Exceptional Educators of the Year at the Mercer Island Preschool Association’s annual Preschool Director Luncheon on May 29 at the Mercer Island Library. Courtesy photo

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MIPA hosts annual Preschool Director Luncheon

Mercer Island Preschool Association (MIPA) hosted its annual Preschool Director Luncheon for an afternoon of connection and celebration…

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MISD superintendent recognizes employees and staff members at ceremony

Mercer Island School District (MISD) Superintendent Dr. Fred Rundle recognized the district’s employees of the year, retiring staff,…

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Island Books to host Summer Local Author Festival

Island Books will be hosting its Summer Local Author Festival from 2-4 p.m. on June 28 at 3014…

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Suspect arrested for DUI at boat launch access road | Mercer Island police blotter

Selected reports May 19-June 2.

King County Transportation District board members met May 27 to discuss amendments to a proposed 0.1% sales tax. Screenshot

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King County Transportation District nears finalizing new sales tax

Board members agree cities should receive a portion of the $100 million in expected revenue, but are now…

Victoria and Stephanie Chin following the announcement that they received the Rotary Club of Mercer Island scholarships on June 2 at the Mercer Island Community and Events Center. Andy Nystrom/ staff photo

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Chin sisters receive Rotary Club of Mercer Island scholarships

Announcement was made at the club’s June 2 meeting.

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The burst white liquor tank is seen at the Nippon Dynawave Packaging facility in Longview, Washington, on May 26, 2026.

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Final 2 victims recovered from site of southwest WA mill implosion

The two remaining victims who went missing after a chemical tank implosion in Longview, Washington earlier this week…

A man places his ballot into the drop box outside Federal Way City Hall. Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing

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Homeland Security retreats on plan to get data on mail-in voters

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security is walking back, for now, a plan to sweep up data on…

Onlookers observe high flood levels outside Renton Library, December 2025. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

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Local businesses urged to apply for federal flood funds by June 10

In the wake of the damage caused by the Dec. 2026 atmospheric rivers and flooding, it is important…

People participate in Tai Chi in the Park on May 30 at Mercerdale Park to celebrate Asian Pacific American Heritage Month. Andy Nystrom/ staff photo

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Stretching out at Tai Chi in the Park

People participate in Tai Chi in the Park on May 30 at Mercerdale Park to celebrate Asian Pacific…

SeBoost president Ina Song speaks at the AI technology community demonstration on May 27 at the Mercer Island Library. Courtesy photo

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How a student-led nonprofit brought AI technology to Mercer Island seniors

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Mercer Island School District 2026 Pathfinder Award recipient Mary Wayte, center, with the school board at its May 28 meeting. Photo courtesy of the Mercer Island School District

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Wayte named school district’s 2026 Pathfinder Award recipient

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Ella Choe and Marissa Beck. Courtesy photos

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Islanders present ‘Understanding Eating Disorders’ webinar

Choe and Beck deliver vital information to the community.