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Mercer Island PTA Council celebrates Reflections Program winners

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Voting yes on the Mercer Island school bond in April | Letters to the editor

Two letters from readers.

About 150 people attended a demonstration on Mercer Island on March 9 to call for the release of hostages still held by Hamas terrorists in Gaza. They gathered at Lid Park and then marched across the Interstate 90 bridge and back. Mercer Island Mayor Salim Nice spoke along with several others, including Solly Kane of the Jewish Federation of Seattle. Photos courtesy of John Hamer

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MI demonstrators call for release of hostages from Gaza

About 150 people attended a demonstration on Mercer Island on March 9 to call for the release of…

Photo courtesy of Katherine Haman
Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife staff clean up Caspian tern carcasses during the bird flu outbreak on Rat Island in Jefferson County, 2023.

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How to navigate the bird flu in Washington state

“This looks like it might be the new normal,” said Chris Anderson, Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife.

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Futurewise files appeal on Mercer Island’s comprehensive plan

“It’s time for Mercer Island to take action to begin undoing that history of exclusion, as is now…

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Keeping Ari Grashin’s memory alive at hoops tournament

NYHS holds a Week of Ari this month.

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Popularity of oral nicotine pouches prompts concerns

Mercer Island Youth and Family Services (MIYFS) counselors are starting to hear from local youth that oral nicotine…

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City’s biennial budget available for residents’ perusal

Mercer Island residents can now peruse the city’s final 2025-2026 biennial budget, which city council adopted at its…

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Driver arrested on outstanding warrant | Mercer Island police blotter

Selected reports Feb. 24-March 3.

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MIPD issues scam alert

The Mercer Island Police Department (MIPD) issued a scam alert on March 4 that reads:

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Gerstel triumphs at Shakespeare Competition in Seattle

Mercer Island High School senior Kyle Gerstel took first place at the annual Shakespeare Competition in Seattle with…

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ECAAR presents Night Market

Mercer Island High School’s Education Coalition for Asian American Representation (ECAAR) Club held its third annual Night Market…

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MISD presents bond information meeting

Bond package is on the April 22 special election ballot.