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Assistant U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Washington Crystal Correa. Photo by Joshua Solorzano/The Mirror.

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Federal Way murder suspect added to FBI’s Ten Most Wanted Fugitives list

The FBI is offering a $1 million reward for information leading to his arrest.

In February, thanks to the generosity of the community, The Maroon Project at Mercer Island High School donated more than 200 boxes of period products collected during its holiday drive. Co-presidents Jasmine Said and Jackie Gonzalez presented the donation to Jill Witsoe, development manager of annual giving at YouthCare, supporting the organization’s work serving thousands of teens experiencing homelessness across Seattle each year. Photo courtesy of the Mercer Island School District

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Successful Maroon Project donation drive

In February, thanks to the generosity of the community, The Maroon Project at Mercer Island High School donated…

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Motor vehicle stolen from surface parking lot | Mercer Island police blotter

Selected reports March 1-9.

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Foster youth guaranteed full-ride college tuition

OLYMPIA — A bill guaranteeing full‑ride college tuition for all foster youth and students who experienced homelessness passed…

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YFS offers Death Café program on March 17

Mercer Island Youth and Family Services (YFS) is offering a Death Café program from 2-3:30 p.m. on March…

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Tree removal set for this week on section of 74th Ave. SE

From today through Friday on Mercer Island, Puget Sound Energy (PSE) and arbor crews will remove five large…

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Snyder will discuss ‘Who Defines Our Legacy?’ at March 17 Rotary meeting

Larry Snyder will discuss “Who Defines Our Legacy?” at the Rotary Club of Mercer Island’s meeting on March…

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Opportunities for engagement for Mercer Island residents

City council meeting headlines from March 3.

The city’s Parks and Recreation Division and Youth and Family Services (YFS) Department held the free, third annual Mercer Island Senior Resource Fair on March 7 at the Mercer Island Community and Event Center. It was all about making connections and obtaining information about health and wellness, lifestyle enrichment, personal safety and more. About 65 local and regional vendors and senior issues and aging experts set up booths and interacted with attendees. Five organizations stepped into the spotlight with the following presentations: Sound Transit (riding the light rail), End of Life WA (end of life documents), Mercer Island Police Department (how to deal with text scams), UW Public Health (nutrition education) and Vineyard Park (assisted living). Andy Nystrom/ staff photo

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Mercer Island Senior Resource Fair draws a big crowd

The city’s Parks and Recreation Division and Youth and Family Services (YFS) Department held the free, third annual…

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MISD selected to receive a State Superintendent’s Award for Educational Excellence

State Superintendent Chris Reykdal has selected the Mercer Island School District (MISD) along with 24 other school districts…

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Islander sentenced to two years in prison for embezzling $35 million from former company

Four months after being convicted on four counts of wire fraud, Mercer Island’s Nevin Shetty received a two-year…

The Mercer Island Light Rail Station will be open to riders beginning March 28. Andy Nystrom/ staff photo

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Island business owners, residents share their thoughts on light rail

As Rick Haney strolled along 77th Avenue Southeast on a recent afternoon, the new Mercer Island Light Rail…

Mercer Island High School. Photo by Moe K. Clark

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Mercer Island School District faces $13.4M sex abuse claim

School leaders received numerous reports that former high school English teacher Curtis Johnston was “dating” a student but…