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Sewer lakeline blockage affecting some Mercer Island properties

This morning, the city of Mercer Island informed residents that a sewer lakeline blockage has occurred and is…

Reading the names of every incarcerated Japanese-American at the Puyallup Fairgrounds during World War II.

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‘Never again is now’: Remembering 125k incarcerated Japanese-Americans

“Never again is now” is the refrain that echoed through the Puyallup Valley Japanese American Citizens League’s 2026…

State Sen. Lisa Wellman of the 41st Legislative District, right, speaks at a town hall on Feb. 21 as Rep. My-Linh Thai (left) and Rep. Janice Zahn listen. The event took place at the Mercer Island Community and Event Center.

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Legislators discuss taxes, education funding and more at town hall

Trio also addresses ICE at 41st Legislative District event.

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City moves toward compliance of GMHB order

As the city of Mercer Island moves toward compliance of a Growth Management Hearings Board (GMHB) order, it…

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Daniel will discuss King County Library System at March 3 Rotary meeting

Heidi Daniel will discuss the King County Library System (KCLS) at the Rotary Club of Mercer Island’s meeting…

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‘Giving From the Heart’ at MIYFS Foundation fundraising breakfast

About 500 people attend annual Island event.

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Island voters approve MISD replacement levy

King County Elections certifies special election results.

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Opportunities for engagement for Mercer Island residents

City council meeting headlines from Feb. 17.

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Mercer Island Senior Resource Fair focuses on health and wellness, lifestyle enrichment and more

Free event is set for March 7.

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‘Sweethearts’: MI mother joins son for Seattle Children’s traditional photo shoot

Niko was born prematurely in November.

Passengers demonstrate open payments with credit cards and phones to pay transit fares on the ORCA system. COURTESY PHOTO, ORCA

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Transit riders will be able to pay fares with credit, debit cards

A new Tap to Pay feature by One Regional Card for All (ORCA) will allow transit riders to…

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Trespasser arrested on third-degree theft misdemeanor warrant | Mercer Island police blotter

Selected reports Feb. 4-16.

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Mercer Island and Bellevue police chiefs speak at Bellevue Eastside Rotary Club meeting

Bellevue Eastside Rotary Club’s Feb. 11 meeting featured a presentation by Mercer Island Police Department Chief Michelle Bennett…