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Inert AIR-2 Genie rocket found at Bellevue residence. (Courtesy of Bellevue Police Department)

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Missile used to carry nuclear warhead found at Bellevue residence

Bomb squad members inspected the object and learned that it was in fact a Douglas AIR-2 Genie.

Voiceover actor Kat Cressida will visit Auburn at Unlock the Con on Feb. 17-18 for meet and greets, an exclusive dinner with a Q&A panel and a Sunday “Brunch with the Bride.” (Courtesy photo)

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Disney voice actor Kat Cressida to host meet and greet in Auburn

Tickets are available for this two-day fandom event at the Outlet Collection’s Unlock the Con on Feb. 17…

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Judge Patricia H. Clark Children and Family Justice Center.

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King County moves toward ending traditional youth detention

Committee members expressed concerns regarding youth leaving the center and causing additional harm. The committee also expressed concerns…

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Woman uninjured after falling down embankment

A Mercer Island adult woman was uninjured after falling 30 to 40 feet down an embankment by her…

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Elevating students’ voices at MI Healthy Youth Forum

Healthy Youth Initiative coalition presents annual event.

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King County Library System ranks 3rd in the world for digital checkouts

KCLS reports 8,863,118 digital titles checked out in 2023.

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Islanders meet with legislators at Day on the Hill

Locals discuss education funding in Olympia.

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Sharaka foreign delegates visit Northwest Yeshiva High School

Members from the Muslim and Christian Arab communities connect with students.

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Bank of mailboxes damaged on East Mercer Way | Mercer Island police blotter

Selected reports Jan. 23-28.

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MIYFS Foundation fundraising breakfast set for Feb. 7

The vital message of “Community, Connection, Compassion” will be in the air again when the Mercer Island Youth…

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MIHS Black Student Union dinner set for Feb. 7

Mercer Island High School’s Black Student Union invites all students and families who identify as Black or African…

Pioneer Park is located at Island Crest Way and 68th Street. (Photo courtesy of City of Mercer Island)

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City invites volunteers to help with ongoing Pioneer Park restoration

Pioneer Park is Mercer Island’s most sizable forest open space, encompassing 113 acres.

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Hearing examiner grants preliminary approval for proposed development application

Land is on former East Seattle School site.