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Spooky pumpkins galore at city event

Attendees carved more than 200 pumpkins for inclusion in the city of Mercer Island’s pumpkin walk on the…

Moriah Hughes is suing Jehovah’s Witnesses for failing to protect her from Elihu Rodriguez, who pleaded guilty to felony child rape in 2019 and was ordered to serve five years in prison. Hughes had met him at the South Spanish Congregation in Milton, Washington. (Erick Doxey/InvestigateWest)

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How Washington state law lets clergy hide child sexual abuse

By Wilson Criscione, InvestigateWest

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Community Conversations series focuses on becoming strong allies

Pair of webinars were geared toward teens and adults.

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Big drug bust; unvaxxed firefighters return to work; teens steal car and fire gun | King County Local Dive

A podcast for King County residents featuring top local stories.

Gov. Jay Inslee speaks about protecting Washingtonians’ rights to abortion and gender-affirming care at Wayside United Church of Christ in Federal Way on Oct. 28 Olivia Sullivan/the Mirror

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WA lawmakers announce new policies to protect abortion access

Bills aim to protect both patients seeking abortions and health care providers.

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Superintendent addresses antisemitism following incidents at middle school

Mercer Island School District Superintendent Fred Rundle has notified the school community about antisemitic terms recently made by…

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MI Healthy Youth Forum 2022 set for Nov. 9

Mercer Island Youth and Family Services’ Healthy Youth Initiative program will host the MI Healthy Youth Forum 2022…

Dr. Jennifer Xiao. Courtesy of Inland Imaging.

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Breast Cancer Awareness Month goes beyond cisgender women

Transgender women who receive hormone therapy for at least 5 years are at risk for breast cancer.

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Tennis players honor Aidan Leung following doubles victory

Islander Aidan passed away last May.

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Person taken into custody for occupying stolen vehicle | Mercer Island police blotter

Selected reports Sept. 16-Oct. 25.

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Celebrating Diwali

On Oct. 24, Lakeridge Elementary School’s Monica Singh, a grade 4/5 Hi Cap teacher, celebrated Diwali with students…

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MI Sister City Association marks anniversary with Thonon-les-Bains

French city has partnered with Island since 2000.

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YFS now offers Guiding Good Choices and TakeFiveMI programs

Programs support mental health, decision making and more.