Joel McHale entertains the crowd as emcee of the Mercer Island Schools Foundation annual fundraising Breakfast of Champions on April 28 in the Mercer Island High School gym. Andy Nystrom/ staff photo

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McHale brings laughter to Breakfast of Champions

MIHS grad emcees Mercer Island Schools Foundation annual fundraiser.

The vehicle involved in an Oct. 12, 2024, incident in Bellevue and on Interstate 90 at Mercer Island. Photo courtesy of the Bellevue Police Department

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Man sentenced to prison for unlawful possession of a destructive device

Incident began in Bellevue, ended on I-90 at Mercer Island.

A homeless encampment along the Green River. FILE PHOTO

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Audit reveals $45M deficit at King County Regional Homelessness Authority

An approximate $45 million shortage and an unreconciled receivables account of $8 million has county officials worried about…

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Mercer Island murder suspects’ omnibus hearings continued to June

For the ninth occurrence, the two defendants who pleaded not guilty to charges of the first-degree murder of…

U.S. District Courthouse in Seattle. COURTESY PHOTO, U.S. DOJ

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Man receives 27-year sentence for King County carjacking spree

A 25-year-old Seattle man received a 27-year prison sentence for a violent carjacking spree in 2022 that stretched…

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I-405 closures April 27-May 2

I-405 will see nightly closures this week as construction on the express toll lanes continues.

Stephanie and Brad Creswell. Courtesy photo

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Creswells will discuss MILEAP at May 5 Rotary meeting

Stephanie and Brad Creswell will discuss “MILEAP, Invest Today, Opportunities Tomorrow” at the Rotary Club of Mercer Island’s…

Sara Baker and her daughter Lily, 2 and a half years old, visit with bunnies at the Mercer Island Preschool Association (MIPA) Circus on April 25 at Islander Middle School. Andy Nystrom/ staff photo

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Circus tradition continues for 60th year

Popular event takes place at Islander Middle School.

Neon signs from massage businesses in Federal Way. Photo by Joshua Solorzano/The Mirror

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Federal Way responds to massage businesses selling sex

The city is considering an ordinance to curb prostitution at dozens of establishments.

The Mercer Island High School Unified basketball team joined school board members at the April 23 meeting. Photo courtesy of the Mercer Island School District

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Crest community speaks out about importance of program

Crest Learning Center was on the minds and within the powerful voices of many people April 23 at…

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Opportunities for engagement for Mercer Island residents

City council meeting headlines from April 21.

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Body recovered from Lake Washington near Luther Burbank Park

The Mercer Island Police Department (MIPD) recovered the body of a 35-year-old male at about 7:45 a.m. April…

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MI City Council and staff focus on comprehensive plan compliance

Mercer Island City Councilmembers took the next step in the city’s road to its 2024 comprehensive plan compliance…