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MIPD grows ‘staches, raises funds for Movember
The Island’s police department has set up a charity fundraising page for participating officers.
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Washington rejects carbon fee
I-1631 campaign organizers say they will continue pushing for a cleaner future.
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Early results: Carbon fee fails as gun control passes
Preliminary tallies are in for the state’s four initiatives.
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Congressman Adam Smith leads re-election bid for WA’s 9th District
The district spans from Bellevue and south Seattle down through Renton, Tukwila, Kent, Federal Way and Tacoma
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UPDATED: Voters rejecting Mercer Island’s Proposition 1
The levy lid lift would continue funding police, fire, parks, safety net services at current levels.
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Safeco Field funding referendum withdrawn
The mysterious backers of the initiative won’t say why, but some think it’s because they couldn’t get funding…
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Mercer Island invests in code compliance
The city added staff capacity and did a major code update to address residents’ concerns.
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Mercer Island’s rideshare pilot program comes to an end
City continuing to seek first-last mile solutions.
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Islander launches sailing nonprofit
The program aims to help under-served youth apply their educational studies to the art of sailing.
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State I-405 toll revenue was up last year
The Washington State Transportation Commission was updated on various programs on Oct. 16.
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Mercer Island City Council condemns hate crimes
After the mass shooting at a Pittsburgh synagogue, Island city leaders emphasize tolerance, safety.