At a Dec. 6 event, Pitch Your Peers (PYP) Seattle presented a grant award of $17,700 to Kindering. From left: Kindering community engagement officer Anna Brown, Kindering chief development officer Alison Morton, PYP grant champion — who pitched Kindering — Erin Azose, Kindering CEO Lisa Greenwald, PYP co-founder and president Erin Krawiec, Kindering assistant development director Jennifer Schumacher, and PYP co-founder and vice president Alison Burks. Courtesy photo.

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Pitch Your Peers passes out grants

Group founded by Mercer Island women awards $95,000 in grants to local charities.

Finding your proverbial strawberries | Business column

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Finding your proverbial strawberries | Business column

A monthly business column from Mercer Island financial adviser Bob Toomey.

Helping neurodivergent students navigate higher education | Windows and Mirrors

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Helping neurodivergent students navigate higher education | Windows and Mirrors

The Neurodiversity Navigators program at Bellevue College offers various services to students who are on the autism spectrum.

Hanukkah at Mercerdale Park

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Hanukkah at Mercerdale Park

The public Menorah lighting will take place on Dec. 22.

Natalie DeFord/staff photo                                The Mercer Island Chamber of Commerce and surrounding businesses in downtown Mercer Island in late fall.

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Mixed feelings on new business license process

Mercer Island business owners weigh in.

Beachgoers at Luther Burbank Park on Mercer Island enjoy a previous year’s performance of the Argosy Cruises Christmas Ship Festival. Courtesy photo

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Holiday lights set sail with Island show

Christmas Ship Festival to stop at Luther Burbank Park Dec. 22.

When asked their opinion on contract talks, they were silent

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When asked their opinion on contract talks, they were silent

A 2017 law lets lawmakers offer negotiation topics. But a bipartisan panel didn’t do so this week.

Boeing Renton plant to halt 737 Max production

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Boeing Renton plant to halt 737 Max production

Suspension expected to begin in January

Decreased inventory for buyers in local real estate market

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Decreased inventory for buyers in local real estate market

A monthly real estate snapshot by John L. Scott Real Estate.

Despite concerns, homelessness authority moves toward final Seattle vote

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Despite concerns, homelessness authority moves toward final Seattle vote

Seattle’s homelessness committee aligned the city’s plan with King County’s.

Dean Quigley and Bob Harper, on behalf of the Mercer Island VFW Post 5670, present a $1,000 donation to MIYFS director Cynthia Goodwin and foundation president Jody Kris on Nov. 14. Photo courtesy of Bob Harper

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VFW donation will help feed families during holiday season

Members of the VFW Post 5670 donated $1,000 in QFC food gift cards.

Courtesy photo                                 Mercer Island Rotary Club members Bruce McAuley and Karolyn Streck volunteering as bell ringers for the Salvation Army.

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Rotarians ring the bells

Find them collecting for Salvation Army Dec. 14 on Mercer Island.

In this September 2019 photo, George Kirkish, owner and founder of Palouse Winery on Vashon-Maury Island, pours a glass of wine for Lori Coots during tasting room hours. (Kevin Opsahl/Sound Publishing)

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King County Council approves controversial winery, brewery ordinance

After five years, the county has updated regulations surrounding alcohol production and tasting.