The map shows the location of one confirmed cougar sighting and four potential sightings, as reported during the Aug. 20 City Council meeting. Image by Google Maps

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Fish and Wildlife make the cougar case at city council

Officials believe courgar has been “gone for some time.”

Photos courtesy of Celeste Gracey                                Chris Adams, right, was diagnosed with Crohn’s Disease 32 years ago. He’s now using his experiences to help people with this chronic illness through the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation. The foundation is hosting an education event at the Meydenbauer Center Sept. 15. Adams owns Barre Rev on Mercer Island with his spouse Kaelyn.

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Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation event on Sept. 15

From 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Meydenbauer Center.

Libraries are welcoming spaces for everyone | Book Nook

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Libraries are welcoming spaces for everyone | Book Nook

A monthly column from the King County Library System.

History: The untold stories | Windows and Mirrors

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History: The untold stories | Windows and Mirrors

What do we not know about the history of the human race?

Photo courtesy of Leah Llamas                                IMS will drive a white van around the Island capturing photo and video footage of pavements and road signage.

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The City will conduct a field survey of road conditions on the Island

Every three years, the city of Mercer Island gathers data on pavement conditions using a private contractor. To…

Mercer Island resident Meredythe Glass poses with memorabilia from “The Wizard of Oz.” Glass was an extra in the film, and was be the guest of honor at a party at her retirement community celebrating Hollywood on Feb. 22. Photo courtesy of Greg Asimakoupoulos

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“Wizard of Oz” cast member dies at 98

Meredythe Glass was one of the last surviving cast members of “The Wizard of Oz.” She died on…

The Mercer Island school board invited the Island community to a linkage session at the last board meeting on Aug. 22. at city hall. From left: school board members David D’Souza, Ralph Jorgenson, Tracy Drinkwater, Deborah Lurie, superintendent Donna Colosky and Brian Giannini Upton. Photo captured from MISD board docs video

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School board hosts linkage session, invites conversation with community

Parents, community members give input at school board linkage session Aug. 22.

Cougar likely left the island, animal remains active on Nextdoor

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Cougar likely left the island, animal remains active on Nextdoor

Fish and Wildlife to speak on cougar response during study session on Sept. 3.

Courtesy of Elisha Deo. Vanna Nguyen and James Le, pictured, have been identified as the missing persons whose boat was found Sep. 2 near Mercer Island.

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Mercer Island police, U.S. Coast Guard are searching for missing boaters

Man and woman were determined missing after police found their boat near Mercer Island.

To expel or not to expel Matt Shea, that may be the question | Column

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To expel or not to expel Matt Shea, that may be the question | Column

Results of a private investigation could put the fate of GOP lawmaker in front of the House in…

Bio Park, interim city attorney, addresses the MICC about MISD school impact fees at the Aug. 20 meeting. Photo captured from Aug. 20 MICC meeting

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MICC adopts ordinance for school impact fees

MISD’s capital facilities plan requested the city to amend the impact fees to be $5,843.11 per single family…

Recology narrows scope of private road concerns

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Recology narrows scope of private road concerns

After further review, only seven private roads are of concern to the waste removal service provider.

Madison Miller / staff photo                                Li Hengda outside Hengda Dance Academy in Bellevue.

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Local director produces Chinese drama

Li Hengda has a dance academy in Bellevue.