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Wanji to discuss solar energy at Rotary meeting on Feb. 2

Edwin Wanji of Sphere Solar Energy will present “Solarize Your Home” at the Rotary Club of Mercer Island’s…

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Presidential memorabilia on display at Covenant Living

In honor of the inauguration of President Joe Biden and the Presidents’ Day holiday, the display case in…

West Point Wastewater Treatment Plant. Photo courtesy of Washington Department of Ecology.

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EPA loans King County $96.8 million to prevent untreated water from spilling into Puget Sound

Loan comes a week after an over 10 million gallon overflow into the Puget Sound and Lake Washington.

National Guard troops, pictured Jan. 11 at the state Capitol in Olympia, have been on standby in case of violent protests. (Photo by Roger Harnack, Cheney Free Press)

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At the state Capitol, a quiet day amid heightened security

There were no protests or arrests as troopers patrolled and the National Guard assumed a lower profile.

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Heritage Wealth Advisors provides an inclusive, inviting environment

Company honored by Gender Equity Now.

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Women’s club is a vital organization, especially during the pandemic

Island fixture brings old and new residents together.

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First-graders are back in their buildings

Second- and third-graders are scheduled to return Feb. 8.

West Point Treatment Plant in Seattle. Photo courtesy of King County

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Power outages cause massive wastewater spill into Puget Sound, Lake Washington

King County estimates millions gallons of untreated wastewater overflowed into surrounding waters.

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Report of body parts sighting turns out to be police dive-training mannequin | Mercer Island police blotter

Selected reports Dec. 21-Jan. 10

June 2018 algae bloom. Photo courtesy of Department of Ecology

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Human-caused ‘dead zones’ threaten health of Puget Sound

Wastewater treatment plants account for about 70% of the excess nutrients.

Robert Allen, 61, had never been homeless in his life before 2019, when he lost his housing. The chef has been trying to get back on his feet, and hopes to open a nonprofit and make hot sauce. File photo

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King County implements 0.01% sales tax to raise money for housing the homeless

Officials plan to buy hotels, motels and nursing homes for conversion into permanent housing.

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The Incredible Years curriculum will return in February and March

The Mercer Island Healthy Youth Initiative (HYI) will bring The Incredible Years — Attentive Parenting to Island families…

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Boeing manager discusses COVID impacts on aerospace industry

Company employs 185 workers from Mercer Island.