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King County Crisis Care Levy passing in first election results

If passed, the property tax levy will help fund behavioral health infrastructure in the region.

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‘I think these resources will really help a lot of students’

Island Space campaign focuses on guiding students toward making healthy choices.

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Novak receives senior scholarship at MISF Breakfast of Champions

Renn Novak received a thunderous standing ovation after delivering a powerful speech to the crowd in the packed…

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Island takes action at Leap for Green Earth Day Fair

The city of Mercer Island held its Leap for Green Earth Day Fair: Taking Action! on April 22…

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Firearms scheme leads to federal charges | King County Crime Dive

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UPDATE: City lifts water emergency this morning

Islanders and businesses can resume normal water usage.

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‘These young women are my inspiration in my life’

Women’s Empowerment through Education members support and bond with Kenyan students.

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UPDATE: City asks residents and businesses to conserve water now

City issues emergency proclamation.

In this 2019 file photo: A Kent Police SUV is recovered near Interstate 90 and Highway 18 after a woman reportedly stole the vehicle near Kentridge High School and led police on a pursuit. Officers arrested the woman in the vehicle near I-90 and Highway 18. Nobody was injured during the pursuit. COURTESY PHOTO

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Police poised to regain ability to undertake more pursuits

A bill partially unwinding a 2021 policing reform clears the Legislature. It is headed to Gov. Jay Inslee…

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MISD partners with Ridwell for plastic film recycling event

For Earth Month, the Mercer Island School District is partnering with Ridwell to collect and recycle plastic film…

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Pioneer Park’s anonymous paper bag poet strikes again | Greg Asimakoupoulos

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City Hall temporarily closed after discovery of tiles and materials containing asbestos

Disturbed materials were located in the boiler room.

Leap for Green Earth Day Fair is 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 22 at the Mercer Island Community and Event Center. (Courtesy image)

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Let’s show Mercer Island some more Earth Day love | Column

By John Hamer, For the Reporter