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YFS, firefighters assist families in need / Briefs

* Mercer Island’s Youth and Family Services’ emergency assistance and food pantry Thanksgiving Holiday Meal Program assisted 119…

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Mercer Island City Council adopts 2023-24 biennial budget

It’s another biennial budget adoption in the books, said Mercer Island Mayor Salim Nice.

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City and Sound Transit sign agreement to halt legal dispute

Stemming from an executive session earlier in the evening of Dec. 6, the Mercer Island City Council unanimously…

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MIHS junior codes her way to first in Congressional App Challenge

District 9 winner Vadlamannati creates EduLang app for low-resource language speakers.

One person’s month recovery coins after battling a fentanyl addiction. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

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How to manage the holiday season with alcoholism and addiction

“It’s part of our culture to have an alcoholic drink around the holidays,” said Dr. Richard Geary III.

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Dickens Carolers will perform on Dec. 11

The Dickens Carolers will perform holiday songs in their Victorian costumes from 2-3 p.m. Dec. 11 at the…

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MIHS drill team shines at competition; holiday fundraiser on tap

The Mercer Island High School drill team notched first place in the military category and third place in…

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Orangetheory kick-starts Motley Zoo Animal Rescue fundraiser

Motley Zoo is searching for new physical location to continue its mission.

Canada lynx. (Photo courtesy of David Moskowitz)

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New partnership conducts research on state’s Canada lynx population

Washington lists the animal as endangered.

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City lights up holidays with community events

During Illuminate MI on Dec. 2, the city and the Mercer Island Firefighters IAFF Local 1762 presented a…

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City keeping an eye on inclement weather; Bloodworks Northwest donations needed / Weather report

With harsh weather barrelling through the region, the city of Mercer Island’s police and Public Works teams have…

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Mercer Island schools closed on Dec. 1 due to harsh weather

Due to inclement weather in the region, the Mercer Island School District has closed all of its schools…