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AR-15 rifle and a loaded magazine that were recovered from a suspect in a 2018 shooting incident at the Kent Station parking garage. File photo courtesy of King County Sheriff’s Office

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Democrats advance assault weapons ban, new rules for gun buyers

The measures passed a House committee without Republican support. They are part of a broader agenda to curb…

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MIHS actors discuss performing in ‘And a Child Shall Lead’

Play focuses on group of children during the Holocaust.

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‘We are blessed in living in a really supportive community’

MIYFS Foundation fundraising breakfast set for Feb. 8.

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Rotary makes impact on housing, food security and education

Local chapter will award second student scholarship.

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MIPD conducting emphasis patrols following home burglaries

The Mercer Island Police Department (MIPD) is conducting emphasis patrols on the south end of the Island in…

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City and MIVAL light up Island Lanterns event

The city and the Mercer Island Visual Arts League (MIVAL) are lighting up another Island Lanterns event over…

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Education Coalition for Asian American Representation serves up night market

MIHS club will host the event on Feb. 12.

Newly sworn-in King County Prosecuting Attorney Leesa Manion. (File Photo)

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King County’s new prosecuting attorney announces task force units

Leesa Manion said the units are focused on public safety and “King County’s greatest areas of concern”

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Powell honors grandfather at Cleats vs. Cancer game

MIHS senior defensive end competes for grandfather who died of cancer.

Reporter file photo

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Nomination process is open for Mercer Island schools’ Pathfinder Awards

People can now nominate a Mercer Island High School (MIHS) alumnus for the 2023 Pathfinder Award through Feb.…

Mercer Island resident John Hamer is a retired journalist and grandfather of four. Email him at jhamer46@gmail.com.

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Mercer Islander’s old romance doubles as a brush with history | Opinion

By John Hamer, For the Reporter

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Jewish On Mercer Island Affinity Group focused on change, positive energy

JOMI aims ‘to meet the unique needs of Jewish students and families.’

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Superintendent and colleagues talk school district budget at webinar

Agenda included budget constraints and funding solutions.