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Assault kits provide ‘fresh start’ for survivors
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month.
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Mercer Island mayor proclaims April as Sexual Assault Awareness Month
Local Eastside resident shares how community resources helped her family heal from abuse.
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King County Council passes renter protections bill
The legislation is intended to prevent landlords from discriminating based on the source of a prospective tenant’s income.
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Activists begin collecting signatures for November carbon fee initiative
A carbon fee could be on November’s ballot if supporters of I-1631 gather enough signatures.
Life
With renewed focus on sustainability, Mercer Island hosts Leap for Green Fair
The annual event started in 2008, as a celebration of Earth Day.
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Mercer Island church builds two tiny houses for the homeless
The Mercer Island Presbyterian Church has built two tiny homes for the Low Income Housing Institute.
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King County Sheriff’s deputies to carry naloxone
All 450 deputies are slated carry the heroin overdose antidote by mid-summer.
Sports
Islanders girls water polo program is thriving in the pool
Mercer Island girls water polo team has compiled five victories thus far.
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Mercer Island grad launches business to pay for Mount Everest summit
Mount Everest is the tallest mountain in the world and can cost as much as $90,000 to climb.
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Mercer Island grants Republic Services 180 days to find new avenues for recycling
The city is also allowing it to landfill existing buildup.
Sports
Islanders conquer Saints in rivalry showdown on the soccer field
Mercer Island survives Interlake rally in the second half.
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Law enforcement, doctors, and Kathy Lambert talk opioids in Fall City
Panelists discussed broader trends in the epidemic, strategies for identifying addiction, and more.
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Mercer Island businesses ask to be included in city goals
The city council approved its 2018-2019 priorities on April 3.