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SJCC’s Family Hanukkah Dinner and Celebration

The Stroum Jewish Community Center (SJCC) on Mercer Island held its Family Hanukkah Dinner and Celebration on Dec.…

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It’s learning time

On Dec. 17, Mercer Island School District Superintendent Fred Rundle visited Northwood Elementary School and jumped right into…

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Newell will discuss mentoring youth in foster care at Jan. 6 Rotary meeting

Rick Newell, founder and executive director of Route 21, will discuss “A Unique Program for Mentoring Youth in…

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Year in Review: Mercer Island’s top stories of 2025

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Gov. Bob Ferguson in Sept. 2025.

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Governor supports ‘millionaires tax’ in Washington

Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson on Dec. 23 threw his support behind a proposed income tax on residents earning…

The Enumclaw transfer station is accepting flood debris on weekends though Jan. 11, 2026. File photo

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King County accepting flood debris for free

Three stations will take your garbage and yard waste on weekends through Jan. 11.

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YFS Foundation awards grant to support Mercer Island seniors

Mercer Island offers an array of critical senior services programs, including the Stay Active &Independent for Life (SAIL)…

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MI light rail opening is projected for later in 2026

Riders will have to wait deeper into 2026 for East Link light rail service to arrive at Mercer…

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‘School Funding Crisis’ regional town hall set for Jan. 7

Students, educators, school district leaders, PTSAs and families will unite for a regional town hall on education funding…

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Community center to close for annual maintenance / Briefs

Center will be closed for two weeks.

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Donations being accepted to YFS Holiday Program

The Mercer Island Thrift Shop features the “Giving Tree” in the center of the store that is full…

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Art for Hope event will honor Kyra Gupta

Kyra’s Hope Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to bringing hope and joy to children and their families undergoing…

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Crowd unites during emotional menorah lighting

Chabad Mercer Island presents event on the third night of Hanukkah.