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Deane’s Children’s Park is proposed location for new Bike Skills Area

City council appropriates $75K to project.

University of Washington Professor Stuart Reges (Screenshot from Foundation of Individual Rights and Expression video)

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UW professor sues school over indigenous land acknowledgment

Stuart Reges says University of Washington’s statement is “hollow” without “concrete action.”

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King County issues excessive heat warning

MI residents can cool off at community center.

Families splash and play in the water at at Federal Way’s Town Square Park to cool off from a previous heatwave in the region. (Sound Publishing file photo)

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Heatwave means mid-90s temperatures all week in Puget Sound region

Another heatwave is on its way toward the greater Seattle area, with temperatures in the mid-90s likely throughout…

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Bobanick will discuss Harvest Against Hunger at Aug. 2 Rotary meeting

David Bobanick will discuss Harvest Against Hunger at the Rotary Club of Mercer Island’s in-person meeting on Aug.…

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Marine Patrol unit members educating boaters this season

Officers will be extra busy during Seafair Weekend Festival.

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King County Local Dive: Unauthorized ballot box signs, fentanyl crisis, deputy-involved shooting, puppy sales

A new podcast for King County residents

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City will re-dedicate skate park in Kirk Robinson’s memory on July 28

Skateboarding and community involvement were major aspects of Kirk Robinson’s life, and the city of Mercer Island will…

Volunteer “fixers” attempt to repair a fan at one of King county’s 2021 repair events. Photo courtesy of King County Solid Waste Division.

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King County offers free repair events to promote waste reduction

If there is something in your home in need of repair, like an air fryer that won’t air-fry…

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Lakeview Schoolhouse teacher’s cottage comes back to life

Historic Mercer Island spot reopens following restoration project.

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City’s parks levy renewal proposition will be placed on Nov. 8 ballot

Council adopts ordinance at July 19 meeting.

Courtesy of Energy Smart Eastside.

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Multi-city energy efficiency program, Energy Smart Eastside, launches

From July 26- September 27, five 1-hour online workshops will take place.

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Mercer Island officers arrest man for possession of a stolen vehicle

Nissan Altima was reported swiped out of Everett.