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Republican Dave Reichert, left, and Democrat Bob Ferguson, right, are competing in Washington’s 2024 governor’s race. (Photos courtesy of campaigns)

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Ferguson and Reichert clash on crime, abortion and Trump in first debate

Clear differences in style and substance emerged in the first face-to-face encounter between the candidates battling to be…

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MI City Council issues four proclamations

Mercer Island City Council issued four proclamations at its Sept. 3 regular meeting related to several social and…

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Hearings set for defendants in MI homicide

A pair of defendants who pleaded not guilty in the homicide of Mercer Island resident Curtis Engeland had…

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Chamber pours MI Art Uncorked

Art Uncorked unleashed wine tasting, art, music and food on Sept. 7 in downtown Mercer Island. The Mercer…

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Pet licenses now sold at Mercer Island Community and Event Center

Pet owners can now visit the Mercer Island Community and Event Center to purchase or renew a pet…

Mercer Island City Hall. (File photo)

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Council approves amendments to comprehensive plan

The plan outlines Mercer Island projects and more for the next several years.

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Green River Killer booked into King County jail after state prison transfer

Sheriff’s Office continues to investigate ‘potentially related cases’

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City recruiting for planning commissioners

Mercer Island City Council is recruiting for five positions on the planning commission, with terms beginning on Jan.…

Shigeru “Sam” Goto. Photos courtesy of Kelly Goto

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Ode to a modern samurai who wielded a mighty pen

Mercer Islander Kelly Goto writes “Seattle Samurai: A Cartoonist’s Perspective of the Japanese American Experience.”

In an effort to strengthen King County’s cultural sector and increasing public access to arts, heritage, science, public art and historic preservation education and experiences, 4Culture and Doors Open will bring funding to local non-profit organizations in 2025 and beyond. Susan Point. “Northwind Fishing Weir Legend”, 1997. Carved and painted cedar with cast concrete. Green River Trail, Tukwila, WA. King County Public Art Collection. Photo: joefreemanjunior.com

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Doors Open brings millions of dollars to arts and cultural organizations throughout King County

With a minimum of 25% of funding to go to areas outside of Seattle, Doors Open will strengthen…

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Presidential libraries offer priceless history lessons | Meanderings by Mindy Stern

Travel column by local writer Mindy Stern.

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Mercer Island now features new digital water meters

The city can pull data through radio transmission to obtain hourly statistics.

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MIPD’s newest officer

Luke Bonagofski, second from right, was sworn in by Mercer Island Police Department Chief Chris Sutter as the…