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Summer Celebration, music and Shakespeare events to come

The Mercer Island Community Fund will be sponsoring the upcoming Summer Celebration and Mostly Music in the Park…

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Eastside Pottery to host Spring Pottery Sale on May 7

Half of the proceeds will be donated to United Way King County & UNICEF Ukraine.

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MI will participate in National Prescription Drug Take Back Day this Saturday

The city of Mercer Island will take part in National Prescription Drug Take Back Day with collections from…

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How unintended consequences led to King County’s removal of a Green River levee

Officials say the levee destroyed wetland habitat critical for salmon over 60 years.

The Enumclaw library passes out free at-home rapid COVID tests last January. Sound Publishing file photo

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COVID levels rise to ‘medium’ transmission risk in King County

No new restrictions, recommendations or regulations were suggested by health officer Jeff Duchin

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Washington wolf population continues to rise, report shows

In 2021, four new wolf packs were documented in four different counties.

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Dean named new CEO of MI Chamber of Commerce

On April 4, Jen Dean became the new chief executive officer of the Mercer Island Chamber of Commerce.

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Snoqualmie Tribe receives support from national tribal law experts in case regarding treaty rights

Tribe Chairman says the case may be “the most important Tribal Supreme Court case of our generation.”

Redmond’s Silver Cloud Inn, purchased by county to become permanent supportive housing for the chronically homeless (photo credit: Cameron Sheppard)

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Redmond hotel intended to be used to house the homeless will serve as a shelter for refugees temporarily

The Silver Cloud Inn was purchased by the King County under the Health Through Housing initiative.

Judged by XII: A King County Local Dive podcast. The hands shown here belong to Auburn Police Officer Jeffrey Nelson, who has been charged with homicide in the 2019 death of Jesse Sarey.

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Judged by XII (Episode 2): Police officer’s history of violence | King County Local Dive

Special podcast series explores Auburn Police Officer Jeffrey Nelson’s role in the death of Jesse Sarey.

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Sun-filled Earth Day Fair draws plethora of environmental advocates

Ridwell, schools team up for recycling campaign.

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Preschool program provides an inclusive environment for all students

Name change will take place in the fall.

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Biden visits Seattle and Green River College during trip to Pacific Northwest

The president will stress infrastructure in Portland and Seattle while raising money for the Democratic Party.