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Thrift Shop collection, recycling events set for March 27

The Mercer Island Thrift Shop will hold a one-day collection event from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on…

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Animal bones discovered floating in lake | Mercer Island police blotter

Selected reports March 8-14.

Mercer Island Mayor Benson Wong proclaimed March as Women’s History Month on the Island. Graphic courtesy of the Smithsonian Institution/ Women’s History Month website.

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Mayor proclaims March as Women’s History Month on the Island

Wong issues proclamation at city council meeting.

Jan. 29, 2021, was the first day of in-person learning for first grade students in the Snoqualmie Valley School District who chose the hybrid learning option. Photo courtesy Snoqualmie Valley School District

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Inslee signs order to get students back in classrooms

The directive requires districts to offer at least two days of on-campus instruction per week for all grades.

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Pathfinder Award recipients to receive district’s highest alumni honor

The Mercer Island School District will present its sixth annual Pathfinder Awards to Kathy Taylor, class of 1984,…

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Mercer Island public hearings set for April 6 and 8

The Mercer Island City Council will hold a public hearing at its regular virtual meeting at 5 p.m.…

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Akyuz to run for Mercer Island City Council position in November

Environmental scientist has lived on the Island for eight years.

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Islanders defeat Newport in football action

Mercer Island opened its varsity football season with a 16-3 victory on the road over Newport on March…

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Emergency Management Program events are keeping community connected

Block watches, Map Your Neighborhood events are well-received.

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City lawsuit against Sound Transit moves through the legal process

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Screenshot from Gov. Jay Inslee’s press conference March 11, 2021.

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State to expand indoor dining and allow fans in stadiums

Phase 3 of Gov. Jay Inslee’s reopening plan will allow businesses to operate at 50% capacity starting March…

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Grocery workers in unincorporated King County to receive $4 hazard pay bump

Workers at many large grocery stores in unincorporated King County will soon see a pay bump of $4…

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CDs and a half-eaten chocolate left on doorstep | Mercer Island police blotter

Selected reports March 1-7.