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The Mercer Island Light Rail Station is located at 77th Avenue Southeast and 80th Avenue Southeast. Photo courtesy of Sound Transit

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Vendors, volunteers can participate in MI Light Rail Station opening

Massive event is set for March 28.

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Suspect arrested for third-degree theft of detergent | Mercer Island police blotter

Selected reports Feb. 17-23.

From left to right, Mercer Island High School DECA students Abigail Butson, Duncan Poole and Mattea Skuladottir stand in front of the school’s Student Store. Photo courtesy of the Mercer Island School District

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DECA achieves gold for school-based enterprise/ MIHS school briefs

The Mercer Island High School (MIHS) Student Store was among 37 school-based enterprises achieving gold for the 2025-2026…

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City of MI lifts wastewater restrictions for affected properties

For nearly nine hours on Feb. 24, numerous north end Mercer Island properties were affected by a sewer…

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Sewer lakeline blockage affecting some Mercer Island properties

This morning, the city of Mercer Island informed residents that a sewer lakeline blockage has occurred and is…

Reading the names of every incarcerated Japanese-American at the Puyallup Fairgrounds during World War II.

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‘Never again is now’: Remembering 125k incarcerated Japanese-Americans

“Never again is now” is the refrain that echoed through the Puyallup Valley Japanese American Citizens League’s 2026…

State Sen. Lisa Wellman of the 41st Legislative District, right, speaks at a town hall on Feb. 21 as Rep. My-Linh Thai (left) and Rep. Janice Zahn listen. The event took place at the Mercer Island Community and Event Center.

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Legislators discuss taxes, education funding and more at town hall

Trio also addresses ICE at 41st Legislative District event.

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City moves toward compliance of GMHB order

As the city of Mercer Island moves toward compliance of a Growth Management Hearings Board (GMHB) order, it…

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Daniel will discuss King County Library System at March 3 Rotary meeting

Heidi Daniel will discuss the King County Library System (KCLS) at the Rotary Club of Mercer Island’s meeting…

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‘Giving From the Heart’ at MIYFS Foundation fundraising breakfast

About 500 people attend annual Island event.

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Island voters approve MISD replacement levy

King County Elections certifies special election results.

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Opportunities for engagement for Mercer Island residents

City council meeting headlines from Feb. 17.

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Mercer Island Senior Resource Fair focuses on health and wellness, lifestyle enrichment and more

Free event is set for March 7.