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Investigations target MIPD officer’s sex toy prank, behavior at bar

Todd Roggenkamp remains on Mercer Island’s police force.

Attendees at the Mercer Island School Board meeting April 24. (Screenshot)

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School board news: Budgets, staff reductions, compliance

Mercer Island School Board April 24 meeting highlights.

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Supporting connection and communication between youth and adults

Mercer Island Healthy Youth Community Forum takes place April 30.

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Packages reported stolen from apartment complex mailroom | Mercer Island police blotter

Selected reports April 21-28.

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Supporting Mercer Island student success at fundraising breakfast

‘It’s a great day to be an Islander,’ superintendent says.

Chiricahua National Monument’s Pinnacle Balanced Rock. Photo by Shlomo Freiman

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Coatis, caves, sun and sand | Meanderings by Mindy Stern

Travel column by local writer Mindy Stern.

Dash Point State Park. Washington State Parks photo

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WA Legislature approves hiking Discover Pass price to $45

The increase would take effect on Oct. 1, 2025.

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Champlain will discuss Boeing at May 6 Rotary meeting

Susan Champlain, Boeing’s senior director of state and local government operations, will speak about “Boeing Washington” at the…

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Greeting a goat at Circus

Norah Sanio, 2, and her mother Courtney Hampson pet a goat at the 58th Annual Mercer Island Preschool…

Chase Jones and his attorney Brad Barshis reading Jones’ statement to the judge. Photo by Joshua Solorzano/Sound Publishing

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Man who killed four in Renton crash sentenced to over 17 years in prison

The prosecutor reported that Chase Jones was traveling at 112 mph when he crashed into the victims.

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Mercer Island cyclist will embark on Pedals vs. ALS trek

Fenton will honor his mother and others on fundraising journey.

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Youth Theatre Northwest to unveil new leadership

Katano to ‘graduate’ after 26 years of service.

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Energy Smart Eastside program continues to thrive

MI and other cities partner to fight against climate change.