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A firefighter extinguishes a truck fire on May 27 on Mercer Island. Photo courtesy of Kris Sundberg

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Delivery truck catches fire on Mercer Island

An Albert Lee Appliance delivery truck caught fire and the blaze spread to a nearby bush on the…

The burst white liquor tank is seen at the Nippon Dynawave Packaging facility in Longview, Washington, on May 26, 2026. (Photo courtesy of Longview Fire Department)

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Confirmed death toll rises to 2 from chemical tank blast in Longview

The death toll from the May 26 chemical tank rupture at a mill in southwest Washington has climbed…

Kyra Gupta. Courtesy photo

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Kyra’s Hope Foundation launches grant program to accelerate childhood cancer research

With its goal of accelerating cures for incurable childhood cancers and funding more research, Mercer Island’s Kyra’s Hope…

Mercer Island High School sophomore Kavya Muralidhar, junior Wilder Giannini-Upton and senior Maya Talby received the Student Leadership Award from the Washington Association of School Administrators (WASA) for their work on the Student Safety & Well-Being Committee. This award is presented to students to recognize innovative programs for the improvement of student achievement. Ideally, the innovation can serve as a tool for modeling new programs. Mercer Island residents Paulette Denman and Frank Schott received the WASA Community Leadership Award for their work on the Student Safety & Well-Being Committee. This award is presented to community members in recognition of their outstanding contributions toward education. Photos courtesy of the Mercer Island School District

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Islanders receive leadership awards

Mercer Island High School sophomore Kavya Muralidhar, junior Wilder Giannini-Upton and senior Maya Talby received the Student Leadership…

Shannon Hartfield with guns and cash. COURTESY PHOTOS, U.S. DOJ

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Jury convicts Kent man of 17 felonies during robbery spree

A jury convicted a 26-year-old Kent man May 26 of 17 felonies related to a string of armed…

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Approximately $100 in cash stolen during vehicle prowl | Mercer Island police blotter

Selected reports May 19-24.

From left to right: Hugh Borden, Derek Borden, Derek Weiss, Ina Song and Andrew Fateev. Courtesy photo

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Mercer Island students to demo AI companion robot at local library

Community event on May 27 explores technology for senior well-being.

Many public transportation options are available for those looking to avoid street traffic during the World Cup. Pictured: Crowds board the Sound Transit Link Light Rail at Star Lake station. File photo

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Road construction will be limited during World Cup to aid traffic

The Washington State Department of Transportation will be restricting and limiting work on several major construction projects during…

Photo by Olivia Vanni/Sound Publishing The outside of Henry M. Jackson High School on Wednesday, April 29, 2026 in Mill Creek, Washington.

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Washington reforms that could tackle teacher sexual abuse

WA was the first to enact “Don’t Pass the Trash” legislation two decades ago.

Scott Yamamura. Courtesy photo

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Yamamura will discuss finance at June 2 Rotary meeting

Scott Yamamura will discuss “The Money Conversation For the Next Generation” at the Rotary Club of Mercer Island’s…

Graphic from the 2026 FIFA World Cup website

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Mercer Island prepares for 2026 FIFA World Cup

Mercer Island staff is prepared for when the 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks into action next month in…

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Building graffitied, restoration cost totals $1,000 | Mercer Island police blotter

Selected reports May 11-18.

A bag of items from the front lines of the Ukraine War, including a Russian drone. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror.

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Federal Way officials help Ukrainian woman visit mother before her death

When Iryna Kornychuk learned that her mother had cancer and didn’t have much time, she wasn’t sure if…