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Locals learn tips for a new age of crime

The National Cyber Security Alliance emphasizes prevention as cyber crime is on the rise.

Detective Bobby Jira (left) and Cpl. David Canter (Right) pose with Nate Palmer and Juno (Center) after a successful rescue. Photo courtesy of the Mercer Island Police and Emergency Management Facebook page

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Island Marine Patrol save man, his dog in Lake Washington

Two officers successfully rescued a Seattle man and his dog from Lake Washington.

(From left) Mercer Island firefighters Lt. Ray Austin, Dan Jackson, Alec Munro and Lt. Steve McCoy pose for a picture in their pastel pink breast cancer awareness shirts. Photo courtesy of Ray Austin

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Local firefighters raise funds, awareness for breast cancer

Mercer Island firefighters will run a breast cancer awareness and research fundraising campaign.

Who’s funding Washington state initiatives?

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Who’s funding Washington state initiatives?

Money is pouring into the state’s initiative races.

Pro and con groups to weigh in on Mercer Island levy at upcoming forums

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Pro and con groups to weigh in on Mercer Island levy at upcoming forums

The Chamber, Beach Club, PTA and more hope to inform Islanders on November ballot measure.

King County Moves to Expand Pre-Booking Diversion Program

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King County Moves to Expand Pre-Booking Diversion Program

Three cities could get money to link low-level drug offenders to services and keep them out of jail.

Mercer Island City Council member Tom Acker steps down, citing health and family

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Mercer Island City Council member Tom Acker steps down, citing health and family

The council will soon begin an appointment process for Acker’s replacement.

Mercer Island City Council votes to endorse I-631

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Mercer Island City Council votes to endorse I-631

The initiative would enact a carbon emissions fee on large emitters.

Executive Dow Constantine proposes $11.6 Billion budget

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Executive Dow Constantine proposes $11.6 Billion budget

With King County’s finances already stretched thin, Constantine’s budget largely maintains current services while making investments in transit,…

Secure Gun Storage Ordinance Approved by King County Council

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Secure Gun Storage Ordinance Approved by King County Council

A Bellevue-based gun rights group has already vowed legal action in response.

Seahawks legend Steve Largent: ‘Football was a life-saving event’

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Seahawks legend Steve Largent: ‘Football was a life-saving event’

Q&A with the Hall of Fame wide receiver

MIYFS to celebrate 30 years by sharing 30 stories

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MIYFS to celebrate 30 years by sharing 30 stories

Mercer Island Youth and Family Services to share anecdotes at its Annual Breakfast on Feb. 13, 2019.

Mercer Island mural complete

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Mercer Island mural complete

Art “encapsulates” the beauty of nature on the island.