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Dancing for peace at Island event

Attendees at the Rotary Club of Mercer Island’s International Dance for Peace form a spontaneous conga line while…

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Car bomb at a funeral, van fire at a church | King County Local Dive

A podcast for King County residents featuring top local stories.

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MIHS marching band joins throng of musicians at Husky Stadium

Locals participate in Husky Band Day on Sept. 10.

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City departments warn public about ‘rainbow fentanyl’ pills and powders

One incident involving an adult male occurred on Island.

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Early data suggests program can reduce recidivism in King County

Restorative Community Pathways for youth offenders contrasts with traditional prosecution.

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Suspect captured on video breaking into a business and swiping a laptop | Mercer Island police blotter

Selected reports Sept. 1-15.

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No Islander Goes Hungry campaign makes impact in the community

Mayor to proclaim Sept. 23 as MI NIGH Day.

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MIHS seniors are named National Merit semifinalists

Seven Mercer Island High School seniors have been named 2023 National Merit Scholarship Program semifinalists.

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‘It’s just such an amazing experience’

Islanders summited Mount Rainier in late July.

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Booster vaccine clinic set for Sept. 17

The Mercer Island School District and Costco have partnered to offer the updated Pfizer COVID-19 booster vaccine for…

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Art, wine and friendship

People gathered for the ninth annual Art Uncorked on Sept. 9 at the Greta Hackett Outdoor Sculpture Gallery.…

Free litter bags. Courtesy of the Washington Department of Ecology.

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WA Department of Ecology launches “Simple As That” campaign to prevent littering

From January-July 2022, 816 tons of litter and debris were removed from Washington roadsides.

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It’s football time on the Island

Fans pack the grandstand for the Mercer Island High School football team’s home opener on Sept. 9. Auburn…