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A compilation of screenshots taken from investigations conducted by Washington’s Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction in recent years related to K-12 teachers found to have engaged in sexual misconduct against minors. (InvestigateWest)

Northwest

WA teacher sexual misconduct cases shielded from public

An InvestigateWest analysis of the state’s educator misconduct database shows gaps allowing teachers to escape scrutiny.

Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald waves and holds the Lombardi Trophy during the parade. Photos by Ben Ray / Sound Publishing

Sports

Championship state of mind: Seahawks take to the streets in Super Bowl parade | Photos

According to city officials, up to 1 million fans flooded downtown Seattle.

Photo by the CDC.

Northwest

Measles in Washington state: What you need to know

At least 23 cases reported so far in 2026.

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News

Early election results: MISD levy is passing

Voters are approving the a Mercer Island School District (MISD) replacement Educational Programs & Operations (EP&O) Levy in…

Emerson Woods. Courtesy photo

Sports

MIHS wrestlers win big at Kingco Championships

Mercer Island High School’s wrestling team had a big weekend at the Kingco Championships.

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Northwest

As pennies disappear, WA seeks solution that makes sense

When the federal government stopped making pennies, it left it up to states to decide how retailers deal…

Photo by Xiaoqin Zhu

Life

Scenes from Mercer Island Lunar New Year Celebration

The Mercer Island Chinese Association (MICA) in partnership with the city of Mercer Island hosted the Mercer Island…

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News

FASPS appoints Martin as next head of school

A vital element of Barbara Martin’s educational mission is shaping students’ minds and hearts.

Donald “Slick” Watts played five seasons in Seattle in the 1970s. (Courtesy of Everett Herald)

Sports

Governor talks potential return of SuperSonics with NBA commissioner

With the NBA considering a possible expansion, Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson met Feb. 5 with the league’s commissioner…

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MIPD officers help rescue man who fell through ice at Fish Lake

Marine Patrol Unit members were participating in ice rescue training in Chelan County on Feb. 3.

Sen. Claire Wilson (D-District 30) at the Senate Early Learning and K-12 Education working session on Jan. 15. Screenshot/TVW

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Here’s how child care oversight works in WA

How does oversight of child care spending actually work in Washington state?

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‘It Takes an Island’: Locals tune into MI Healthy Youth Community Forum

It takes more than one parent, professional or institution to succeed in supporting Mercer Island’s youth, according to…

Image courtesy King County Sheriff's Office

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Super Bowl patrols underway as part of ‘Night of 1,000 Stars’ campaign

Emphasis patrols will be active in King County to encourage safe driving