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Shetty’s jury trial on embezzlement charges is reset until next May

Islander pleaded not guilty to the charges at arraignment.

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MIHS students notch plethora of podcast awards

Islanders garner success in New York Times and NPR contests.

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Novak will discuss ‘Peace and Power Through Poetry’ at Aug. 1 Rotary meeting

Renn Novak will discuss “Peace and Power Through Poetry” at the Rotary Club of Mercer Island’s meeting on…

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Juveniles brawl outside of social gathering | Mercer Island police blotter

Selected reports July 4-14.

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Mercer Island faces a steep cost to mend city hall building

Structure has been closed since April after discovery of asbestos-contaminated broken tiles.

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Suspects arrested in south-end Island burglaries

Mercer Island Police Department (MIPD) has reported that suspects have been arrested in a widespread, organized burglary ring…

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King County parks projects receive $24M in grant funding

Nearly $190 million awarded in total for outdoor recreation and habitat conservation across the state.

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Enchanting Mongolian concert set for July 21

The Mercer Island-based ZJE Mongolian Music Ensemble — Temuujin, Temuulen and Anu-Ujin Batbaatar — perform a traditional Mongolian…

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Island school board candidates Lee, White and Figatner set for primary

King County Elections has mailed the ballots and the Aug. 1 primary is on the table for voters…

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Olson notches Amateur Disc Golf World Championship

Islander caps off his victory with mammoth 190-foot throw into the basket.

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City plugs in its Mostly Music in the Park series

Mercer Island’s Mostly Music in the Park summer outdoor concert series is back with bands delivering classic rock,…

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Celebration of children’s art at the community center in July and August

By Anne Hritzay

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Washington enacts new rules to protect outdoor workers from heat-related deaths

One rule is that employers must provide mandatory cool-down periods and additional break times.