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More I-405 closures May 11-18

All lanes of northbound I-405 will be closed this weekend and overnight during the week.

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Horsey will discuss political cartooning at May 19 Rotary meeting

David Horsey will discuss “The Disappearing Art of Political Cartooning” at the Rotary Club of Mercer Island’s meeting…

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MI City Council adopts Transportation Improvement Program

A slew of Mercer Island residents weighed in on the city’s Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) over the last…

Gideon Rosete, 3, plays with bubbles at the Mercer Island PTA’s Special Services and Learning Differences (SSALD) Group’s third annual Community Day of Inclusion on May 9 at the Northwood Elementary School lower parking lot. The free event for “every family and every ability,” according to a flier, featured: touch-a-truck with police cars, school buses and first responders; adaptive dance with Creation Dance Studio; adaptive bikes; activity stations with creative art, bubbles and play stations for all ages; resource fair with organizations that support kids with special needs and their families; bounce house and more. Andy Nystrom/ staff photo

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Fun for all at Community Day of Inclusion

Gideon Rosete, 3, plays with bubbles at the Mercer Island PTA’s Special Services and Learning Differences (SSALD) Group’s…

Mercer Island residents participate in the Dogs for Democracy event on May 9 at Mercerdale Park. The group walked through the park and the nearby business district. The event was the brainchild and labor of love of Regina Feinberg. “Democracy works best when everyone shows up and every bark counts,” reads a press release. Andy Nystrom/ staff photo

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Barks galore at Dogs for Democracy event

Mercer Island residents participate in the Dogs for Democracy event on May 9 at Mercerdale Park. The group…

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Five candidates running for 41st Legislative District positions

As the May 4-8 filing week ended, five candidates are on the list to run for a pair…

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Washington State Board of Education recognizes MISD elementary schools

For the second straight year, the Washington State Board of Education honored the Mercer Island School District’s elementary…

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‘Under the Sea’ on tap May 16-17 at MIHS

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Members of the Mercer Island City Council gathered at First Hill Park with city staff on May 5 to officially dedicate the brand-new playground. It’s the second playground replacement completed under the parks levy that was passed by Island voters in 2022. Pictured (from left): Councilmembers Craig Reynolds and Julie Hsieh, Mayor Dave Rosenbaum and Deputy Mayor Daniel Becker. Open since early January, the playground features new equipment, including a 20-foot-tall climbing structure with two slides, the tallest in the city’s playground system, swings, a log tunnel, engineered wood fiber surfacing and enhanced, accessible pathways. The design, which was informed by community input and engagement, is geared for children ages 2-12. Photos courtesy of the city of Mercer Island

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First Hill Park dedication

Members of the Mercer Island City Council gathered at First Hill Park with city staff on May 5…

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Opportunities for engagement for Mercer Island residents

City council meeting headlines from May 5.

Artistic Director Paul Caldwell leads the Seattle Men’s Chorus through its performance on May 5 at the Mercer Island High School Performing Arts Center. Andy Nystrom/ staff photo

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Seattle Men’s Chorus brings LGBTQ+ allyship program to MI students

Members of the Seattle Men’s Chorus delivered a powerful message of allyship for the LGBTQ+ community to Mercer…

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Man steals alcohol, breaks bottles at business | Mercer Island police blotter

Selected reports April 28-May 2.

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Mercer Island Farmers Market kicks off season on May 31

The Mercer Island Farmers Market returns for its 19th season with opening day set from 10 a.m. to…