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U.S. Rep. Adam Smith (D) represents the 9th Congressional District, which includes multiple cities in King County. File photo

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Congressman Smith weighs in on Supreme Court and Biden

U.S. Rep. Adam Smith (D) represents Renton, Mercer Island, Tukwila, Des Moines, Federal Way and parts of Seattle,…

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Dog days of summer

Swimmers beat the extreme heat with their pooch Benji on July 8 at Luther Burbank Park beach on…

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Homicide suspects remain held on $5 million bail each

Court dates await Brewer and Hardy, who both pleaded not guilty.

Joe Biden and Donald Trump participated in a debate June 27, 2024. (Screenshot from Google Images)

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King County politicos share thoughts on presidential debate

“I can tell you who didn’t win the debate, and it was the American public.”

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Island Art Walk date changed to July 12

The Mercer Island First Friday Art Walk will be held from 5-8 p.m. on July 12 to accommodate…

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MIPD responds to 22 fireworks complaints on July 4

July 4 was a busy day for the Mercer Island Police Department (MIPD).

Fuse Washington created the tongue-in-cheek ‘Save Our Yachts’ website to poke fun at those pushing a ballot measure to repeal the capital gains tax that is paid by the state’s super wealthy. (Screenshot)

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Attack websites seep into WA election battles

Such undertakings tend to change few minds and can incite a backlash, especially in communities where negative campaigning…

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Flags for the Fourth

Flags were placed on this Mercer Island statue on the corner of 78th Avenue Southeast and Southeast 28th…

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MIPD participating in Operation Dry Water this upcoming holiday weekend

Over the upcoming holiday weekend, Mercer Island Police Department’s Marine Patrol unit will again be participating in Operation…

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Trash and various debris at a Green River homeless encampment in unincorporated King County along 94th Place South between Kent and Auburn.

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Landmark Supreme Court decision criminalizes homelessness

In King County, there are about 16,385 people experiencing homelessness on any given night.

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Juveniles smash watermelon in resident’s driveway | Mercer Island police blotter

Selected reports June 24-June 29.

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State program honors four MI schools/ Briefs

The Washington School Recognition Program has honored Islander Middle School, Island Park Elementary, Northwood Elementary and West Mercer…

The use and sale of consumer fireworks are prohibited in the unincorporated areas of King County, but several cities in the county host a professional fireworks show for the public on July 4. File photo

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Fourth of July weekend weather: Sunny skies and warm highs

In light of preventable drownings, King County officials are urging the public to be cautious at rivers, lakes…