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Washington needs more than 1 million homes in the next 20 years

Department of Commerce officials say communities will need diverse housing options in the future as well.

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Islanders speak out against Lava Ridge Wind Project

They say proposed project will negatively impact Minidoka internment camp site.

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An Auburn woman won the Powerball jackpot in February. Photo courtesy of WA Lottery

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WA Lottery reveals Auburn woman as winner of $754.6 million Powerball jackpot

An Auburn woman has won the $754.6 million Powerball jackpot.

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Teams roll into action on renovated South Mercer Playfields

School district and city collaborate on major project.

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KMIH students win national broadcasting awards

Mercer Islanders garner 16 awards in New York City.

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Local National League of Young Men chapter makes a difference

Islanders assist The First Night Project for teen cancer patients.

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School Board candidate orientations on tap

With three Mercer Island School Board seats up for election this year on Nov. 7, the school district…

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Mechem-Miller wins Seattle Shakespeare competition

Mercer Island High School (MIHS) senior Milo Mechem-Miller (right) won the recent Seattle Shakespeare competition, which featured students…

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Divisive bills on pursuits, gun purchases edge closer to House votes

And a comprehensive remaking of state’s approach to drug possession advances toward action in the Senate.

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Students represent MIHS at Day on the Hill

Islanders engage in discussions with state legislators.

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What do you do with your food waste? King County wants to know

King County Solid Waste Division will have an online food waste survey open until April 30.

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Benson Wong during a recent CERT training.

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In case of emergency, Mercer Island volunteers embrace disaster training

By Kienan Briscoe