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King County launches text to 911 service
The service will help the hearing impaired and those experiencing domestic violence.
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Rising rat populations cost locals thousands in repairs
The widespread increase in rat populations has been wreaking havoc in previously untouched areas.
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Rates to go up as city of Mercer Island switches garbage contractors
City selects new trash, recycling and compostables hauler for 2019.
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Puget Sound prepares for the big one
Three years after an alarming report made national headlines, locals are quietly preparing disaster.
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“Keep it good and make it better,” Anderl says
Longtime attorney Lisa Anderl appointed to council vacancy.
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Firehouse Munch canceled as budget ax falls
With the failure of Proposition 1, Mercer Island cut numerous line items to balance the budget.
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Google, Facebook to pay more than $400,000 to Washington state in campaign finance cases
Both are in the top 10 largest campaign finance recoveries in Washington state history.
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Why do Washington voters struggle with climate change policies?
Despite environmental awareness and the public’s apparent desire for reform, statewide initiatives keep failing
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City of Mercer Island celebrates new safe route to school
New sidewalks and bicycle lanes were constructed on Southeast 40th, near Northwood Elementary.
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Mercer Island Rotary announces December students of the month
Katheryn Parkinson and Scott McLellan are recognized for their leadership.
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NYLM collects 456 bags of groceries for Youth and Family Services
The Mercer Island chapter of NYLM collected a total of 6,840 items for YFS.
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Lisa Anderl appointed to fill Mercer Island City Council vacancy
Anderl, one of the 12 applicants for the position, will be sworn in by the end of the…