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Danielle Cuvillier and her son Nick. Courtesy photo

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Community mourns tragic deaths of mother and son

“They were loved by many.”

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Rosenbaum elected to serve as Mercer Island mayor

Becker elected to deputy mayor position.

On Dec. 8, 2025, the atmospheric river stretched thousands of miles from Guam to Washington before bringing moist subtropical air to the region for nearly a week. Photo from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s GOES-18 Satellite

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Flood science: How December’s atmospheric river soaked Washington

After recovering from record-setting flooding, many in King County are wondering why December’s flooding has been more extreme…

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MIHS wrestlers notch tournament titles

Sincock and Wei discuss their victories.

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MIHS musicians march through the streets of London

The Mercer Island High School marching band performed in the 40th New Year’s Day London Parade. The 206-member…

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Art for Hope event honors Kyra Gupta

‘We are making sure that light touches to each and every kid,’ mom says.

Washington State Capitol Building in Olympia. File photo

Northwest

New laws and taxes take effect in WA on Jan. 1

Tax hikes on big business and rental cars. Unemployment benefits for workers on strike.

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Mercer Island police investigate homicide-suicide

Issaquah police also find two deceased people at a home.

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Subjects caught on cameras egging residence | Mercer Island police blotter

Selected reports Dec. 19-28.

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SJCC’s Family Hanukkah Dinner and Celebration

The Stroum Jewish Community Center (SJCC) on Mercer Island held its Family Hanukkah Dinner and Celebration on Dec.…

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Year in Review: Mercer Island’s top stories of 2025

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Rainbow in Hood River, Oregon. Photo by Mindy Stern

Life

Hurry down to Hood River, Oregon | Meanderings by Mindy Stern

Travel column by local writer Mindy Stern.

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Gov. Bob Ferguson in Sept. 2025.

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Governor supports ‘millionaires tax’ in Washington

Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson on Dec. 23 threw his support behind a proposed income tax on residents earning…