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Heavy traffic northbound on 1-5 in Everett, Washington on August 31, 2022. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

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Leave early or late to skirt Independence Day travel throngs

Seattle area is projected to have some of the worst traffic in the nation.

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Brucker was a ‘trailblazer’ for women in the legal profession, son says

Longtime Island resident passes away at age 90.

Volunteers of the Pipe Organ Foundation. Seated in the first row and on the right is President Carl Dodrill. (Photos courtesy of Carl Dodrill)

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Mercer Island’s Pipe Organ Foundation has joyful celebration

Nonprofit foundation started its work on Mercer Island in November 2000.

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Pickleball courts renovation on the way / City Briefs

Pickleball enthusiasts provided input in May on several layout concepts to renovate the Luther Burbank Park sport courts.

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City hall remains closed as asbestos testing continues

Building anticipated to be shuttered beyond the summer months.

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Mercer Island Art Walk to feature Halvorsen on July 7

Mercer Island Art Walk attendees can meet ceramics artist Larry Halvorsen from 5-8 p.m. on July 7 at…

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City council to hold three public hearings on July 18

The Mercer Island City Council will hold a trio of public hearings at its hybrid meeting on July…

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MISD and MIEA agree on one-year contract for 2023-24 school year

Special to the Reporter

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Shores chaplain Asimakoupoulos steps into retirement

He served at Island retirement community for the last 10 years.

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City council discussion heats up regarding fire services

City is considering adopting a regional model.

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Rotary club honors MIHS grads

Mercer Island High School (MIHS) Class of 2023 graduates Molly Atkinson and Karina McSwiney have been named the…

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Car swiped after owner leaves it briefly unoccupied, unlocked and running | Mercer Island police blotter

Selected reports June 16-21.

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Emergency management events on tap for June 23-24

The city’s Emergency Management Department is hosting the following events this week: