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Lakeview Schoolhouse teacher’s cottage comes back to life

Historic Mercer Island spot reopens following restoration project.

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City’s parks levy renewal proposition will be placed on Nov. 8 ballot

Council adopts ordinance at July 19 meeting.

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Multi-city energy efficiency program, Energy Smart Eastside, launches

From July 26- September 27, five 1-hour online workshops will take place.

Christine Hendrickson shared her post-incarceration journey as part of a panel of speakers July 14 at the Kirkland Chamber Foundation’s 2022 Kirkland Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Symposium. This year’s program focused on workforce re-entry for previously incarcerated people and the barriers they face. Photo by Andy Hobbs/Sound Publishing

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Previously incarcerated people struggle to find jobs in Washington

Trauma and the stigma of prison create barriers for those who are trying to reenter society and atone…

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Mercer Island officers arrest man for possession of a stolen vehicle

Nissan Altima was reported swiped out of Everett.

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Multi-city energy efficiency program, Energy Smart Eastside, launches

From July 26- September 27, five 1-hour online workshops will take place

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King County Elections calls for removal of unauthorized signs near ballot drop boxes

Republican activists reportedly posted signs that warns boxes are ‘under surveillance’

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King County Council votes to declare fentanyl a public health crisis amid overdose surge

So far in 2022, King County is on track to set yet another new overdose record.

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July proclaimed as Juvenile Rehabilitation Staff Appreciation Month

DCYF’s Juvenile Rehabilitation system serves over 700 youth throughout the state.

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Scoop it up

The city of Mercer Island’s stormwater team has launched an outreach effort to spread the word about the…

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Fly the flags for community art project

In recent weeks, children and adults’ printed colorful patterns — made with fruits and vegetables — have been…

FASPS student art. Photo courtesy of Déborah Fiaux.

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French American School teacher named ‘Exceptional Educator of the Year’

French American School of Puget Sound (FASPS) teacher Déborah Fiaux was named “Exceptional Educator of the Year” for…

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Turfing it up

This summer, a construction crew is converting South Mercer Playfields to synthetic turf and lining them for soccer,…