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MIHS to hold vigil for student who passed away in car accident

The Mercer Island High School (MIHS) community is mourning the sudden passing of junior Rhys Madamba and will…

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King County considers decriminalizing psilocybin mushrooms

The King County Council is considering decriminalizing “entheogen-related activities” related to the use of psychoactive substances such as…

Pixie Hill Preschool students from left to right: Xander Yu, Hank Sargent, Clara Oberg, Arabella Altman, Serena Rock and Zora Zhou. Photo courtesy of Ashley Good

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Pixie Hill Preschool finds new home at Congregational Church on MI

After about seven months of searching, Pixie Hill Preschool found a new Mercer Island home at the end…

The D’Andre Glapsy defense team, from left to right: Attorney Anna Samuel, investigator Emily Willard, social worker Alix Willard, D’Andre Glaspy, attorney Michael Schueler and investigator Molly Gilbert. COURTESY PHOTO/Michael Schueler

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Man acquitted in toddler’s death sues King County

Lawsuit accuses King County Sheriff’s Office of fabricating evidence and the medical examiner’s office of distorting the truth.

Mercer Island High School seniors Joey Sommerfield, left, and Zayar Thein. Courtesy photos

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MIHS seniors named Rotary Islanders of the Month

Mercer Island High School seniors Joey Sommerfield and Zayar Thein have been selected as Rotary Islanders of the…

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Alzheimer’s Association Caregiver Summit set for March 27

The Alzheimer’s Association will present its free Caregiver Summit from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on March 27…

From left to right, Mercer Island High School’s Brian Kwon, Til Wyss, Harry Nguyen and Henry Xing with the Design Award from the V5RC Regional Championship. Photo courtesy of the Mercer Island School District

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MIHS VEX Robotics team wins prestigious state Design Award

Team qualifies for VEX Worlds.

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Condolences climb for Covington pilot killed in Iraq

Condolences continue to mount for Capt. Ariana Savino, 31, of Covington, one of six U.S. airmen killed when…

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MI School Board meeting highlights from March 12

Mercer Island School District’s March 12 board meeting featured numerous topics, including student recognition, proposed revisions to the…

Ed Pepple, center, was the head coach of the Mercer Island High School boys basketball team from 1967-2009. Reporter file photo

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MIHS gym floor and court to be named after legendary coach Pepple

Legendary Mercer Island High School (MIHS) boys head basketball coach Ed Pepple had a maximum impact on his…

A pair of people made of snow in Snoqualmie on March 13. Photo courtesy of Kari Wahlstrom Collins

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King County weekend weather forecast | March 14-15

Plus a few snow photos from readers.

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Public can weigh in on the city’s Transportation Improvement Program

As Mercer Island’s Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) update rolls along, residents are encouraged to participate in the process…

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Federal Way Mayor Jim Ferrell. Photo by Joshua Solorzano/The Mirror

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Federal Way double murder suspect captured in Mexico

One hour and 13 minutes after the suspect was placed on the FBI’s Ten Most Wanted Fugitives list,…