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Snoqualmie Casino unveiled the first immersive Seahawks-branded table game experience Sept. 18, 2020, in a ribbon cutting dedication with Snoqualmie Tribe Council members and Snoqualmie Casino executives. Courtesy photo

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Gambling Commission OKs pacts with tribes for sports betting

Agreements with 15 tribes await approval by the governor and the feds.

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‘It’s so great to know all my hard work paid off’

Northwest Yeshiva High School valedictorian discusses school, life.

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Dancing away at ‘CAR-nival’

Kids flow through pop-up classes from Creation Dance Studio at the Mercer Island Preschool Association “CAR-nival” on June…

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Graduation celebration: MIHS class of 2021 graduates with ‘Integrity, Inspiration, Innovation’

In-person ceremony takes place at Islander Stadium.

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Mercer Island Marine Patrol floats information regarding boat safety

Sergeant Chad Schumacher discusses the do’s and don’ts of water activity.

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Machete thief threatens employees and flees in stolen vehicle | Mercer Island police blotter

Selected reports May 31-June 6.

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President Biden responds to letters local kindergartners penned to him

Stroum Jewish Community Center students receive surprise.

A plane drops fire retardant on the Palmer Mountain Fire last summer in north-central Washington. Laura Knowlton/Sound Publishing staff photo

Northwest

Washington can expect a warmer, drier summer – and more wildfires

The threat of wildfires in much of Washington state is expected to be above average this summer as…

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Zorn discusses life lessons at Covenant Living at the Shores

Jim Zorn, former Seahawks quarterback and Mercer Island resident, spoke at a recent community breakfast for residents at…

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Evergreen Chapter of the National Charity League honors class of 2021 seniors

The Mercer Island Evergreen Chapter of the National Charity League (NCL) honored the community service and leadership contributions…

Pedro Miola inspects the panel to ensure the bees are healthy. (Photo by Cameron Sheppard)

Northwest

Eye of the bee-holder: Urban beekeeping buzzes in the Pacific Northwest

How a young man on-track to become a doctor found his calling in an ancient trade.

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Delivering the tunes: Musicians are back and performing together again

Islander Middle School students play live on June 3.

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McGovern and his buddies make a difference in people’s lives

Spotlighting The First Night Project and the Mercer Island Young Men’s Service Organization.