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First Lt. Benjamin Flaherty of Mercer Island (third from left), stands with Staff Sgt. Jonah Mang, Sgt. Marcus Robinson, Spc. Pedro Cardona, Spc. Matthew Falone and Pfc. Cleopheus Lane of the 7th Engineer Brigade after being named the winning squad of the 2026 Best Squad Competition hosted by the 21st Theater Sustainment Command at the Grafenwöhr Training Area, Germany, on April 24. Photo courtesy of United States Army Staff Sgt. Daniel Yeadon

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MI’s Flaherty thrives as a United States Army first lieutenant

He graduated from MIHS in 2020.

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Plethora of signs stolen from Island locations | Mercer Island police blotter

Selected reports May 3-10.

Mercer Island School District Superintendent Dr. Fred Rundle and Mercer Island School Board President Stephanie Burnett speak at the Community Conversation on May 11 at Mercer Island High School. Andy Nystrom/ staff photo

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MISD superintendent, school board president in the hot seat at forum

Mercer Island School Board President Stephanie Burnett and school district Superintendent Dr. Fred Rundle sat at center stage…

A homeless camp prior to crews cleaned it up in Mill Creek Canyon in Kent. COURTESY FILE PHOTO, City of Kent

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King County homelessness program’s fate is unclear amid financial problems

The King County Council is demanding action in correcting the $45 million budget deficit of the King County…

The map shows the location of the Grand Connection Crossing and the land within the Tax Increment Area. Photo provided by King County

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Bellevue’s Grand Connection Crossing gets county assistance

King County will be helping the city of Bellevue build a vehicle-free crossing over I-405 through a 25-year…

A still from “Under A Million Stars,” directed by Chezik Tsunoda, who is based in Mercer Island. Photo courtesy of SIFF.

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SIFF reviews: “Under A Million Stars,” directed by Mercer Island’s Chezik Tsunoda

Directed by Chezik Tsunoda, who was one of the recipients of the 2025 Seattle International Film Festival Grant…

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MI City Council adopts Transportation Improvement Program

A slew of Mercer Island residents weighed in on the city’s Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) over the last…

Gideon Rosete, 3, plays with bubbles at the Mercer Island PTA’s Special Services and Learning Differences (SSALD) Group’s third annual Community Day of Inclusion on May 9 at the Northwood Elementary School lower parking lot. The free event for “every family and every ability,” according to a flier, featured: touch-a-truck with police cars, school buses and first responders; adaptive dance with Creation Dance Studio; adaptive bikes; activity stations with creative art, bubbles and play stations for all ages; resource fair with organizations that support kids with special needs and their families; bounce house and more. Andy Nystrom/ staff photo

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Fun for all at Community Day of Inclusion

Gideon Rosete, 3, plays with bubbles at the Mercer Island PTA’s Special Services and Learning Differences (SSALD) Group’s…

Mercer Island residents participate in the Dogs for Democracy event on May 9 at Mercerdale Park. The group walked through the park and the nearby business district. The event was the brainchild and labor of love of Regina Feinberg. “Democracy works best when everyone shows up and every bark counts,” reads a press release. Andy Nystrom/ staff photo

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Barks galore at Dogs for Democracy event

Mercer Island residents participate in the Dogs for Democracy event on May 9 at Mercerdale Park. The group…

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Washington State Board of Education recognizes MISD elementary schools

For the second straight year, the Washington State Board of Education honored the Mercer Island School District’s elementary…

Members of the Mercer Island City Council gathered at First Hill Park with city staff on May 5 to officially dedicate the brand-new playground. It’s the second playground replacement completed under the parks levy that was passed by Island voters in 2022. Pictured (from left): Councilmembers Craig Reynolds and Julie Hsieh, Mayor Dave Rosenbaum and Deputy Mayor Daniel Becker. Open since early January, the playground features new equipment, including a 20-foot-tall climbing structure with two slides, the tallest in the city’s playground system, swings, a log tunnel, engineered wood fiber surfacing and enhanced, accessible pathways. The design, which was informed by community input and engagement, is geared for children ages 2-12. Photos courtesy of the city of Mercer Island

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First Hill Park dedication

Members of the Mercer Island City Council gathered at First Hill Park with city staff on May 5…

Artistic Director Paul Caldwell leads the Seattle Men’s Chorus through its performance on May 5 at the Mercer Island High School Performing Arts Center. Andy Nystrom/ staff photo

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Seattle Men’s Chorus brings LGBTQ+ allyship program to MI students

Members of the Seattle Men’s Chorus delivered a powerful message of allyship for the LGBTQ+ community to Mercer…

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Man steals alcohol, breaks bottles at business | Mercer Island police blotter

Selected reports April 28-May 2.