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No Islander Goes Hungry campaign makes impact in the community

Mayor to proclaim Sept. 23 as MI NIGH Day.

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MIHS seniors are named National Merit semifinalists

Seven Mercer Island High School seniors have been named 2023 National Merit Scholarship Program semifinalists.

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‘It’s just such an amazing experience’

Islanders summited Mount Rainier in late July.

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Welcome to the force

Officers Amandeep Shergill (left) and Reid Johnston (center) are the newest members of the Mercer Island Police Department…

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Walk with Friendship and Community Fun Day set for Oct. 2

The Friendship Circle of Washington will present its ninth annual Walk with Friendship and Community Fun Day from…

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Booster vaccine clinic set for Sept. 17

The Mercer Island School District and Costco have partnered to offer the updated Pfizer COVID-19 booster vaccine for…

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Art, wine and friendship

People gathered for the ninth annual Art Uncorked on Sept. 9 at the Greta Hackett Outdoor Sculpture Gallery.…

Free litter bags. Courtesy of the Washington Department of Ecology.

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WA Department of Ecology launches “Simple As That” campaign to prevent littering

From January-July 2022, 816 tons of litter and debris were removed from Washington roadsides.

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It’s football time on the Island

Fans pack the grandstand for the Mercer Island High School football team’s home opener on Sept. 9. Auburn…

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Fatal police shooting, illegal steroids, deadly trench collapse | King County Local Dive

A podcast for King County residents featuring top local stories.

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Brady will discuss Seattle waterfront project at Sept. 20 Rotary meeting

Angela Brady will give an update on the downtown Seattle waterfront project at the Rotary Club of Mercer…

Areas colored pink are under a red flag warning for fire conditions over the Sept. 9-11 weekend. COURTESY GRAPHIC, State Department of Natural Resources

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Wildfire smoke and high-risk fire conditions likely over the weekend

Low humidity, gusty winds and high temperatures mean if a fire starts, it will spread rapidly.

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State superintendent announces proposal for free school meals

Proposal asks WA Legislature to allocate $86 million annually.