A “notice to vacate” sign was placed in the middle of a homeless encampment in Federal Way by FWPD officers before the encampment was cleaned in January 2019. Sound Publishing file photo

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King County, Seattle could create joint homelessness response agency

It would be a unified agency and the overarching authority on addressing homelessness in the county.

Mercer Island gets a step closer to purchasing Tully’s parcel of land

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Mercer Island gets a step closer to purchasing Tully’s parcel of land

New park and ride might encroach on local park.

Terra Bella owner Nancy Meade and Bella Hartman on Nov. 16 raising money for refugees through UNICEF. Courtesy photo

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MIHS student raises awareness for refugees

MIHS junior raises __ to benefit refugees.

A young girl holds up a ‘Don’t Pollute I Live Here’ sign in the crowd during the Youth Climate Strike at Cal Anderson Park on Friday, March 15, 2019 in Seattle, Wash. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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King County builds blueprint for health, climate change

The plan will inform how the Board of Health addresses climate change-related health issues.

From left, Mercer Island Community Fund grant chair Debbie Hanson, treasurer Betsy O’Connell and president Erin Krawiec. Natalie DeFord/staff photo

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What are those ‘We Love Mercer Island’ signs?

Mercer Island Community Fund supports local nonprofits, projects.

Investigation continues for multi-car crash on West Mercer Way

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Investigation continues for multi-car crash on West Mercer Way

Car fled the scene after three cars were hit last week.

Courtesy of Washington Secretary of State’s Office

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Transportation and housing among King County’s top legislative priorities in 2020

Legislature will begin meeting Jan. 12.

City planning to collect sales tax for affordable housing

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City planning to collect sales tax for affordable housing

City council adopts resolution to allow the city to collect.

From a place of respect | Windows and Mirrors

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From a place of respect | Windows and Mirrors

What does it mean to share your culture with others?

Daniel Thompson (L) and Dave Rosenbaum. Courtesy photos

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Close city council race may get recount

Rosenbaum narrowly leads Thompson for Position 1.

Mercer Island City Hall. File photo

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2020 legislative priorities will guide city’s action in upcoming session

Council sets guidelines for upcoming legislative session.

St. Jude Catholic Church in Redmond hosted an Eastside Community Forum on Homelessness and Poverty on Oct. 28.

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St. Jude hosts forum on homelessness and poverty

Eastside City officials, nonprofits and inter-faith communities attended the forum on Oct. 28.

Lakeridge Elementary honors its veterans

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Lakeridge Elementary honors its veterans

Hundreds of students gather in celebration.