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A screenshot of Puget Sound Energy's outage map at around 3 p.m. on June 28. At the time, some 12,300 customers across Western Washington were without power.

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Nearly 12,300 PSE customers are without power today

Thousands of people in Western Washington have lost power over the weekend, as power demand spiked during a…

The Mercer Island Kiwanis Club and the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 5760 TNT Fireworks stand fundraiser will take place in the parking lot of the Rite-Aid at 3023 78th Ave. SE. Hours will be from noon to 6 p.m. on June 29-30; noon to 8 p.m. on July 1-3; and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on July 4. Proceeds from the fireworks sale help provide services to a plethora of Mercer Island and Eastside community organizations serving youth, including the Mercer Island Boys and Girls Club, Mercer Island Schools Foundation, Kindering, Eastside Baby Corner, the Mercer Island High School Key Club, and the Lakeridge Elementary K-Kids. Photos courtesy of Carol Mahoney

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Fireworks stand fundraiser set for June 29-July 4

The Mercer Island Kiwanis Club and the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 5760 TNT Fireworks stand fundraiser…

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Report: Apartments in the Seattle area are getting bigger

Apartments in the Seattle area are getting bigger, but that trend is being driven by construction in suburban…

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Islanders can cool off at community event center

With the scorching heat upon us, the Mercer Island Community and Event Center, 8236 SE 24th St., was…

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Boaters safe after vessel catches fire on Lake Washington

While conducting a joint patrol with the U.S. Coast Guard Station Seattle on Saturday, Mercer Island Police Department’s…

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Master gardener is ready to dig into farmers market scene

Polson will return to the event after a year off.

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‘It’s neighbors helping neighbors’

Island’s Covenant Living at the Shores marks 40th anniversary.

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Grassroots movement targets dark money in politics

Washington state chapter of Wolf-PAC supports Article V constitutional convention.

Gov. Jay Inslee waves during his Thursday morning press conference on extending protections for renters. (TVW)

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Governor extends some protections for Washington renters

Under a new order, landlords can only evict a tenant if they refuse to seek help through a…

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How to find fireworks this year in the Puget Sound region

Global shipment issues affect supply and sales of fireworks.

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Thrift Shop donation day on tap Saturday at community center

The Mercer Island Thrift Shop will host a donation day from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. this Saturday…

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Islanders can light up the Fourth of July with fireworks

Due to fire risk from forecasted scorching weather, interim fire chief may prohibit usage.

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Plenty of roadway work on the city’s schedule this summer

Four major projects will cost a total of about $3.4 million.