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Bridge broadcasters are amongst nominees for national radio awards

A plethora of Mercer Island High School student radio broadcasters at KMIH 88.9 The Bridge — and general…

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MIHS band marches toward upcoming performances

The Mercer Island High School marching band participated in band camp from Aug. 15-19 at the school stadium.…

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Mercer Island Schools Band Boosters launch new uniform campaign

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Employees of the Homegrown Mercer Island store unanimously voted to go on strike on August 17 after management’s refusal to address safety concerns. Courtesy of OurUnionIsHomegrown Twitter.
Employees of the Homegrown Mercer Island store unanimously voted on Aug. 17 to go on strike after safety concerns were not addressed. Courtesy of OurUnionIsHomegrown Twitter

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Homegrown Mercer Island workers prepare to strike over safety concerns

Employees are battling symptoms of heat stress and say the company’s CEO has not addressed their concerns.

A tiny tick is almost unnoticeable when it’s hidden by an animals fur (or a human’s hair). Interior Health is warning people to check their pets and themselves for the tiny blood-drinkers when they return from enjoying the outdoors. (File photo)

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First locally acquired human case of tick-borne anaplasmosis found in Washington state

Man hospitalized after being bitten by a tick infected with the bacterium Anaplasma phagocytophilum.

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‘Dear Tomorrow’ is a powerful, inspirational climate program, pastor says

Church to host program at potluck on Aug. 24.

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Mercer Island High School students share their passion for art

Yeh, McQueen and others shine at the MIVAL Junior Art Show.

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Sound Transit Link extension projects face delays

East Link route will be delayed by at least a year due to construction challenges.

Pierce County Auditor Julie Anderson, left, debates Secretary of State Steve Hobbs on Aug. 17 with moderator Melissa Santos of Axios Local in the center. (Photo by Brian Mittge/Association of Washington Business)

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Secretary of state debate: Sparks fly as Hobbs and Anderson face off

Julie Anderson called Steve Hobbs an “inexperienced political appointee.” He’s been in the job since Inslee put him…

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Rotary ‘Planet Earth’ committee leads volunteer effort

Rotary Club of Mercer Island’s “Planet Earth” committee will lead a volunteer effort to help the city by…

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King County Council approves $5 million in funding for youth mental health

CDC statistics show increased mental health emergencies among youth during the pandemic.

The atlas moth spotted on a garage in the City of Bellevue. Courtesy of WSDA.

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First U.S. sighting of atlas moth spotted in the City of Bellevue

The atlas moth is one of the largest known moths in the world, with a wingspan of up…