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MI conducting hydrant flow testing and water-main flushing

For the next three Tuesdays in July, city of Mercer Island crews will be conducting routine hydrant flow…

The Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance (OCRA) Rivkin Family SummeRun, which is focused on raising critical funds for ovarian cancer research, will take place at 8 a.m. (Sprinters Kids Run for ages 2-9) and 8:50 a.m. (5K Run/Walk) on July 12 at Seward Park in Seattle. Mercer Island’s Dr. Saul E. Rivkin founded the Rivkin Center for Ovarian Cancer Research after his wife Marsha died of ovarian cancer at age 49 after a four-year battle in 1993. This year, nearly 1,000 runners, walkers, survivors, families, friends and supporters are expected to participate in the event, one of the nation’s longest-running events (33 years) dedicated to funding ovarian cancer research. According to a press release, participants of all ages and abilities will transform the park into a sea of teal and purple, with ovarian cancer survivors wearing teal event shirts and all other participants wearing purple in a moving show of solidarity, remembrance and hope. To register or donate, visit: <a href="https://summerun.ocrahope.org/" target="_blank">https://summerun.ocrahope.org/</a>. Courtesy of Vivian Hsu Photography

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Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance (OCRA) Rivkin Family SummeRun set for July 12

The Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance (OCRA) Rivkin Family SummeRun, which is focused on raising critical funds for ovarian…

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Federal Way woman pleads guilty to wire, bank fraud

The 53-year-old woman presented herself as an investment advisor and defrauded $3 million from people in the Korean…

Flood waters approach State Route 203 at the northern intersection of Neal Road SE, March 20, 2026. Some county funds for 2026-2027 will be disappropriated and will be used for a roads project to support flood recovery projects. (Grace Gorenflo/Valley Record)

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KC Council approves $431 million supplemental budget

The King County Council has approved a $431 million supplemental budget for the 2026-2027 season.

Fresh apples sold at the Renton Farmers Market, which takes EBT cards as a payment method. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

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Penalties loom for Washington if state doesn’t improve food stamp error rates

Under Republicans’ “big, beautiful bill,” the state could face over $90 million in added costs if it can’t…

The Valley Cities Behavioral Health clinic in Enumclaw. Photo by Ray Miller-Still

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Valley Cities receives federal certification

The new Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic title means the behavioral health provider must treat all patients that…

Rowers participate in the Mercer Island Rowing Club summer program. Courtesy photo

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Mercer Island Rowing Club launches inaugural summer program

Kids and adults are flocking to Learn to Row sessions.

Mercer Island High School student Sophie Perrenoud hosts her “Dear Body, Dear Mind” podcast. Courtesy photo

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Letters of Light: MI teen creates eating disorder recovery nonprofit

Perrenoud also hosts ‘Dear Body, Dear Mind’ podcast.

The Sundown Overnight Shelter in Auburn, which has partnered with the King County Regional Homelessness Authority, helps keep 45 unhoused people out of the elements. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

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King County, Seattle to take on unhoused organization following audit

The King County Regional Homelessness Authority (KCRHA) is in need of an overhaul after an April 2026 audit…

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Man sentenced to prison for home invasions, including one on MI

Nearly four years after being involved in a series of violent home invasion robberies — including one attempted…

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Resident defrauded of $190K through cryptocurrency exchange | Mercer Island police blotter

Selected reports June 21-30.

Mercer Islander Isabelle Chung displays her painting “Swinging Toward Freedom,” which won a Certificate of Excellence in the 2026 International ARTEFFECT Competition. Courtesy photo

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MIHS artist shines in competition with ‘Swinging Toward Freedom’

Chung receives a Certificate of Excellence in ARTEFFECT contest.

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Discharge of consumer fireworks is prohibited on MI

The city of Mercer Island reminds residents that as the 4th of July holiday nears, the discharge of…