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It’s all about sun safety awareness for MIHS rising junior

Kate deStwolinski provides education at Summer Celebration booth.

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Prom Date Mixtape taps into the ’80s at gig

Prom Date Mixtape will perform ’80s new wave tunes from 6:30-8:30 p.m. on Aug. 21 as part of…

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King County felony juvenile diversion program is paused

This decision came after it was revealed that 53.2% of participating juveniles with low-level felonies reoffend within two…

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King County Metro adding more than 900 weekly bus trips, improved 2 Line connections

Roll-out includes Mercer Island’s Route 204.

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MIHS football players score with community service project

Locals participate in cleanup project at Islander Stadium.

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MI offers free battery recycling service

Since 2023, the city of Mercer Island has collected around 4,000 pounds of batteries through its free battery…

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Chemical reactions at JCC camp

A summer camper delves into chemical reactions during a recent Wise Camps session at the Stroum Jewish Community…

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Crews continue work on Mercer Island water main break

Less than a week after the city of Mercer Island declared a local emergency to address a pair…

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Free Discover Passes for state parks available at your local library

The Check Out Washington program allows KCLS patrons to get a pass and an adventure pack that includes…

Brian Gaspar has announced he is no longer running for the Mercer Island School Board in 2025. (Photo by Moe K. Clark/InvestigateWest)

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Brian Gaspar ends candidacy for Mercer Island School Board

Announcement was made Aug. 11 on his campaign website.

Former Mercer Island High School teacher Chris Twombley poses with a pair of awards for the school’s student newspaper in March 2019. This photo was posted on the school district’s Facebook page. Courtesy photo

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A Mercer Island teacher was accused twice of sexual misconduct with students. The school district kept it quiet.

Gary “Chris” Twombley was put on administrative leave in December 2023.

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Hagey will discuss the state economy at Aug. 19 Rotary meeting

Jason Hagey, vice president of communications for the Association of Washington Business (AWB), will discuss “A Vision for…

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MI Pride event celebrates diversity, inclusion and belonging

Event took place on Aug. 7 at Mercerdale Park.