I-90 bridge to remain open during Seafair weekend.

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I-90 bridge to remain open during Seafair weekend.

FAA-mandated safety zone no longer affecting bridge.

Island resident recommended the addition of a new restroom building near the playground at Aubrey Davis Park. Madeline Coats/staff photo

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City council moves closer to approving the Aubrey Davis Master Plan

The master plan recommends five key areas of focus.

Photo Courtesy of Ellen Hochberg                                The students will be selling their goods from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Aug. 1-2, at the entryway of SJCC.

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SJCC students help repair the world

The Art of Giving Camp selling goods Aug 1 -2, to benefit the organization KIND

Driver high centers car on fire hydrant | Police Blotter

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Driver high centers car on fire hydrant | Police Blotter

Police blotter for July 1-7.

Pair found with gunshot wounds at Luther Burbank identified as Cle Elum couple

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Pair found with gunshot wounds at Luther Burbank identified as Cle Elum couple

Police still investigating motive.

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We’re better than this | Windows and Mirrors

The effects Trump’s words can have on us.

Madison Miller / staff photo                                Max Tanzer prepares 88.9 KMIH The Bridge’s transformation into Log Boom Radio for Seafair.

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MIHS 88.9 KMIH The Bridge radio station transforms into Log Boom Radio for Seafair

Log Boom Radio students will report live on Seafair races.

Rev. John Go, his wife Mia Park, Grace (13) and Gloria (9) come to Mercer Island from Portland, Ore. Photo courtesy of Mercer Island United Methodist Church Facebook

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Mercer Island United Methodist Church welcomes new pastor

Rev. John Go moves go Mercer Island from Portland, Oregon.

Image by Google Maps

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Citizen concern grows over incoming small cells, tower

Most of the public comment speaks out against Ellis Pond location.

Cast members rehearse for YTNs production of The Monkey King. From left: Julian Podzilni, Nora Jorgensen, Sam Lamperti, and Abby Gamache. Madison Miller / staff photo

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Youth Theatre Northwest to debut modern version of “The Monkey King: Journey Westbound”

“The Monkey King: Journey Westbound” is based from the Chinese classic folk tale with a PNW modern twist.

City council pushes back against Metro, seeks alternatives to bus/rail interchange configurations

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City council pushes back against Metro, seeks alternatives to bus/rail interchange configurations

Councilmember Wong and Deputy Mayor Nice to join work group tasked with consulting experts

King County jail lost water 16 times since 2018

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King County jail lost water 16 times since 2018

The building has been plagued with water failures stemming from Aquatherm pipes.

Mercer Island seniors sing from their songbooks in the Fellowship Hall at Covenant Living at the Shores on July 17. Madeline Coats/staff photo

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A monthly sing-a-long program uses music to support patients with memory loss

Music Mends Minds places emphasis on music therapy as a way to delay neurodegenerative dementia.