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.

The Aubrey Davis Park sign on a sunny fall day. Natalie DeFord / staff photo

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Council adopts Aubrey Davis Park Master Plan

Vision for Mercer Island park’s future moves forward.

Eat this not that this holiday season | Health

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Eat this not that this holiday season | Health

A monthly health column from a local naturopathic health care provider.

Rosenbaum wins by 40 votes in election recount

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Rosenbaum wins by 40 votes in election recount

Mercer Island City Council Pos. 1 results certified Dec. 6.

Changing systems doesn’t happen overnight | Windows and Mirrors

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Changing systems doesn’t happen overnight | Windows and Mirrors

It’s been a year since the Menchie’s incident and here is what the city of Kirkland has been…

Fire along Twisp River Road in the Okanogan Wenatchee National Forest in 2018. Courtesy photo

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Wildfire response: State unveils funding legislation proposal

Last year, Department of Natural Resources responded to record number of wildfires.

Natalie DeFord / staff photo                                People walk past the Mercer Island Park-and-Ride on a cloudy morning Dec. 2.

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New reserved parking permits for Park-and-Ride

Sound Transit’s online monthly pass secures a spot during busy commute times.

City continues climate commitment

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City continues climate commitment

Mercer Island council adopts K4C update.

Discerning fact from opinion

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Discerning fact from opinion

It can be more difficult than people first think, according to the Pew Research Center.

Steel Magic Northwest will host concert Dec. 8 at the Congregational Church. Photo courtesy of Gary Gibson

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Steel music concert to play holiday favorites on the Island

Steel Magic Northwest to perform holiday music Dec. 8.

Demonstrators from La Resistencia protest Amazon’s involvement with ICE. Photo courtesy of La Resistencia

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How will the U.S. respond to climate refugees?

Business as usual has been harder borders, are there other ways to address climate migration?

This graph shows state trends on hate crimes reported to the FBI. Note: For certain years crimes against people based on their race or ethnicity were combined.

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FBI: No hate crimes on Mercer Island in 2018

State hate crime trend has minor decline; crimes toward LGBTQ rise.

Holiday Lights at Mercerdale Park is a Mercer Island tradition. Courtesy photo

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A community tradition carries on

Holiday Lights at Mercerdale Park and Firehouse Munch Dec. 6.