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Mercer Island teenage girl missing; last known location in Eugene, Oregon

Law enforcement is on the lookout for a 17-year-old Mercer Island girl who went missing on March 30,…

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Project on MI synagogue’s land prompts concerns about trees

The Herzl-Ner Tamid Conservative Congregation and the Jewish Day School of Metropolitan Seattle are preparing to break ground…

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MI resident charged with assault, robbery and criminal trespass

A 25-year-old Mercer Island resident was recently charged with second-degree assault, first-degree robbery and first-degree criminal trespass following…

The Washington Interscholastic Activities Association (WIAA) has named the Mercer Island High School symphonic winds band as its 2026 winter 3A academic state champions. The 55 students in the fifth-period band notched a combined 3.97 grade-point average (GPA), which is the highest GPA of all state school band classifications. “This award is a validation of the type of creative, high-end thinking being done by our band students in class every day,” said band director Parker Bixby. WIAA and Gesa Credit Union presented the scholastic awards. Photo courtesy of the Mercer Island School District

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MIHS symphonic winds band named 3A academic state champions

The Washington Interscholastic Activities Association (WIAA) has named the Mercer Island High School symphonic winds band as its…

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Subject administered Narcan at light rail station | Mercer Island police blotter

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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.