50 years on Mercer Island; Fostering community through the SJCC

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50 years on Mercer Island; Fostering community through the SJCC

Celebration planned for Sept. 13-15.

City continues talks on ST station

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City continues talks on ST station

A work group reported back to the city council on August 20.

Courtesy photo                                Mercer Island financial adviser Bob Toomey recently summited Mount Shasta in California.

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Financial success and mountaineering | Financial advice

The steps to achieving financial success mirror mountain climbing.

More than the right to vote | Windows and Mirrors

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More than the right to vote | Windows and Mirrors

What does it mean to become a U.S. citizen?

A cougar was captured by security footage on Aug. 5. Photo courtesy of City of Mercer Island

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City: No new cougar reports as of Aug. 16

People called in to report having heard and maybe even seen the animal, but few reports are confirmed.

Image by Google Maps

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Ellis Pond small cell tower relocates

The developer will instead apply to install the tower on an existing utility pole.

Photo courtesy Sally McLaughlin                                Dr. David Frank Wolter.

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Mercer Island’s Dr. Wolter dies at the age of 95

David Frank Wolter delivered over 7,000 babies in his career as OB-GYN.

Photo courtesy of MIYFS Facebook                                Mercer Island Youth and Family Services received a 4-yer grant prevention grant from the U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services.

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MIYFS receives 4-year prevention grant

The $48,500 per year will be used for the ongoing work to reduce binge and heavy-drinking rate of…

Local real estate market mirroring rising summer temperatures

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Local real estate market mirroring rising summer temperatures

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

SeaJAM, which kicks off the SJCC Arts + Ideas 2019–2020 season, will present “An Evening with Debra Messing” on Saturday, September 14, at Benaroya Hall’s Illsley Ball Nordstrom Recital Hall. Courtesy photo

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SJCC prepares for second annual SeaJAM

SeaJAM will present “An evening with Debra Messing” on Sept. 14.

Photo courtesy of Greg Asimakoupoulos                                A plaque commemorating the date the Asimakoupoulos family changed its name.

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A summer to remember | On Faith

A monthly column dealing in faith.

Stephanie Quiroz/staff photos                                Covenant Living at the Shores residents and staff with Ageless Aviation pilot and team at the Renton Municipal Airport on Aug. 12.

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Covenant Living at the Shores Residents take flight

Tom Norris, Sid Boegl, Doug Wilkinson, and Jack Nelson take flight in a 1942 Boeing Stearman.

Photo courtesy of Juliana Kang Robinson                                Juliana Kang Robinson’s public artwork, “Alone Together.”

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MI artist completes Seattle public artwork

Juliana Kang Robinson designed the new artwalk intersection University and 1st Avenue near Harbor Steps and the Seattle…