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Supporters of Washington’s new income tax on millionaires celebrate as Gov. Bob Ferguson prepares to sign it on Monday, March 30, 2026, in Olympia. (Photo by Aspen Ford/Washington State Standard)

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Gov. signs ‘millionaires tax’ with legal challenge close behind

Washington Democratic Gov. Bob Ferguson on March 30 signed historic legislation creating an income tax, saying it is…

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Mercer Island schools adopt pair of textbooks

Among topics at the Mercer Island School District’s board meeting March 26 were the adoption of two core…

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Doll will discuss ‘Talking Across Divides’ at April 7 Rotary meeting

Elizabeth Doll will discuss “Talking Across Divides: An Intro to Braver Angels” at the Rotary Club of Mercer…

People hurry to the Mercer Island Station on March 28 to take some of the first light rail trips from the Island. Andy Nystrom/ staff photo

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Light rail has arrived on Mercer Island

It’s all aboard on March 28 as city celebrates

Mercer Island No Kings March participants walk across the Interstate 90 bridge coming from Aubrey Davis Park on Mercer Island on March 28. In a press release, noting that more than 1,200 people attended the march, organizer Gene Robertson said, “We have a lot of fun! Mercer Island is a small town, but like everywhere, people are busy. I heard a lot of happy comments about reunions among preschool families, and warm encounters with neighbors.” At the front of the park, another organizer enthusiastically stated into a megaphone: “Welcome to No Kings Mercer Island! It’s a beautiful day for a protest!” The No Kings marches are sponsored nationwide by Indivisible to protest the undemocratic conduct of the Trump administration, reads the press release. Andy Nystrom staff photo

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More than 1,200 people participate in MI No Kings March

Mercer Island No Kings March participants walk across the Interstate 90 bridge coming from Aubrey Davis Park on…

Dalia Ziada speaks while StandWithUs Northwest Executive Director Randy Kessler, a Mercer Island resident, sits next to her during Ziada’s March 26 lecture at the Island Synagogue. Photo courtesy of Jennifer Adut

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Author/activist Dalia Ziada shares message of peace at Island Synagogue

Dalia Ziada has been amplifying her voice while fighting against antisemitism and hoping that peace comes to the…

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MISD addresses police presence at Crest Learning Center

In a message to the Mercer Island community on the afternoon of March 26, the Mercer Island School…

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Gov. signs law to undo WA estate tax increase

Washington will soon end its reign as the state with the nation’s highest estate tax.

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Suspect arrested for motor vehicle theft and attempted boat theft | Mercer Island police blotter

Selected reports March 16-24.

Judy Kusakabe discusses “Behind the Barbed Wire: The Incarceration of Japanese Americans” on Jan. 24 at the Mercer Island Library. Courtesy photo

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MI’s Kusakabe featured in ‘Origins: Our Thousand Days’ Cascade PBS docuseries

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Processed data pulled from I-213 documents, released as part of an ongoing FOIA lawsuit against the Department of Homeland Security by the Center for Human Rights at the University of Washington. This data was shared in a report published on March 11, 2026, titled “New Data on PNW Immigration Enforcement Reveal Powerful Surge in Late 2025.” (Screenshot)

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New data sheds light on ICE arrests in King County. Here’s what we know so far.

Of the 1,019 arrests by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) reported in King County in 2025, at…

Psilocybe mushrooms contain a psychoactive ingredient. Courtesy photo/dea.gov

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King County resolution decriminalizes psychedelic mushrooms

King County Council has “deprioritized” the personal use of psychedelic substances like psilocybin mushrooms to support mental health…

Mercer Islander Jan Weigle’s watercolor portrait paintings are currently on display at the Lighthouse Gallery at Mercer Island’s Covenant Living at the Shores. “People and animals are portrayed in her excellent work with humor, whimsy and love,” reads a press release. The exhibit will extend until June at 9150 Fortuna Drive. Courtesy photo

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Weigle’s watercolor portrait paintings are on display

Mercer Islander Jan Weigle’s watercolor portrait paintings are currently on display at the Lighthouse Gallery at Mercer Island’s…