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Medical debt lawsuit against Providence now includes collection agencies

Agencies violated the Collection Agency Act and Consumer Protection Act, according to attorney general.

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Mercer Island Police Department participates in autism awareness training

One in 54 children are diagnosed on the autism spectrum, according to institute website.

Homeless encampment in wooded area in Auburn on Friday, Aug. 27, 2021. Photo by Henry Stewart-Wood/Sound Publishing

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King County Councilmember requests audit of the King County Regional Homelessness Authority

A letter to the county auditor’s office asked for a financial and performance audit of the agency.

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Rotary to fundraise for Ukraine and grants at International Dance for Peace

Event is set for Sept. 18 at Mercer Island Community and Event Center.

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Mercer Island’s Yeh rolls to victories in Toyota art contest

‘Toyota Dream Orchestra’ wins national and world accolades.

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Celebration of Pepple’s life and career will take place on Oct. 1

‘I think it will be pretty heartfelt,’ says one organizer.

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Seattle police arrest man for driving vehicle stolen on Island

Seattle police officers recently arrested a man for driving a vehicle that he swiped on the Island the…

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MIHS band marches toward upcoming performances

The Mercer Island High School marching band participated in band camp from Aug. 15-19 at the school stadium.…

Employees of the Homegrown Mercer Island store unanimously voted to go on strike on August 17 after management’s refusal to address safety concerns. Courtesy of OurUnionIsHomegrown Twitter.
Employees of the Homegrown Mercer Island store unanimously voted on Aug. 17 to go on strike after safety concerns were not addressed. Courtesy of OurUnionIsHomegrown Twitter

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Homegrown Mercer Island workers prepare to strike over safety concerns

Employees are battling symptoms of heat stress and say the company’s CEO has not addressed their concerns.

A tiny tick is almost unnoticeable when it’s hidden by an animals fur (or a human’s hair). Interior Health is warning people to check their pets and themselves for the tiny blood-drinkers when they return from enjoying the outdoors. (File photo)

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First locally acquired human case of tick-borne anaplasmosis found in Washington state

Man hospitalized after being bitten by a tick infected with the bacterium Anaplasma phagocytophilum.

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‘Dear Tomorrow’ is a powerful, inspirational climate program, pastor says

Church to host program at potluck on Aug. 24.

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Mercer Island High School students share their passion for art

Yeh, McQueen and others shine at the MIVAL Junior Art Show.