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Should fossil fuel ads go the way of the dino on county buses?
King County ran ads for a natural gas coalition on its buses this year.
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Possible black bear sighting on West Mercer Way
On Dec. 9, the city became aware of a potential black bear sighting that is thought to have…
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Community donations illuminate city holiday project
More than $22,000 in donations provide about 90,000 lights.
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What will a green WA electric grid look like?
It will require a lot more coordination, but will be more resilient.
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Business students aim to keep the community together with auction
Student company will donate part of the proceeds to Youth and Family Services.
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Local fundraisers take on new meaning during pandemic
With these hardships have come stories of the power of community crowdfunding in our own backyards.
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Governor extends restrictions on businesses and gatherings
It’s been a month since the governor imposed the new rules. And the pandemic has only gotten worse.
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City leaders, bell ringers
Mercer Island Mayor Benson Wong, left, and Police Chief Ed Holmes rang the bell for the Salvation Army…
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Smith attains Eagle Scout rank
Mercer Island High School sophomore Evan Smith has attained the rank of Eagle Scout upon completing his Eagle…
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Island chaplain earns his acting wings with ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ stars
‘The Visitor’ will be broadcast on Dec. 12.
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Islanders collaborate on animal adventure story, ‘First Watch’
Stickney handled the writing and Scull supplied the full-color illustrations.
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City council unanimously approves 2021-2022 Biennial Budget
Adopted budget will be published at the end of January 2021.