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Fleur-Anne Serre’s Mercer Island-based yoga practice, Fleur-Anne YogaThai, began operation in August 2022.

Life

Introducing Mercer Island’s first French-speaking yoga studio

By Kienan Briscoe

Mercer Island residents Effie Parks and Jill Hawkins are working hard to raise public awareness and to increase funds for medical research on treatments and possible cures for rare diseases. Courtesy photo

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‘Show Your Stripes’ to honor Rare Disease Day on Feb. 28

By John Hamer, For the Reporter

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Residents are invited to participate in the city’s Island Lanterns event.

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Don’t miss: City and MIVAL light up Island Lanterns event

The city and the Mercer Island Visual Arts League (MIVAL) are lighting up another Island Lanterns event. Community…

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Robbery suspect ends up hiding in a tree | Podcast

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This is a 2021 screenshot that shows the pursuit of a stolen vehicle on Interstate 5 in King County.

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House committee steers vehicle pursuit bill forward

Revisions will make it easier for police officers to engage in a chase. Changes would expire in 2025…

Edmonds Mayor Mike Nelson rewards a lion dancer with a traditional red envelope during a celebration of the Lunar New Year on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2023. Photo by Ryan Berry / The Herald

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Lunar New Year proposed as Washington’s next state holiday

A bill to make it a legal holiday awaits a key vote. Some Asian American constituents were opposed,…

CNA Nina Prigodich, right, goes through restorative exercises with long term care patient Betty Long, 86, at View Ridge Care Center on Friday, Feb. 10, 2023 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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Nursing homes face staffing crunch amid the rising need for beds

A bill in Olympia would increase Medicaid rates, wages to bolster skilled nursing facilities.

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Washington’s healthcare workforce facing widespread burnout, poll finds

Healthcare unions urge the state Legislature to pass safe staffing standards to prevent mass workforce exodus.

Washington State Capitol Building in Olympia. File photo

News

Lawmakers seek lasting approach to drug possession after Blake decision

OLYMPIA — Lawmakers are at a crossroads again on what to do about illegal drug possession.

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MIYFS counselors discuss their jobs during powerful video

Mercer Island Youth and Family Services (MIYFS) counselors gave deep insight into their jobs during a powerful 10-minute…

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Asphalt plant still under fire | Podcast

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Survey says… Yeadons appear on Family Feud

Mercer Island family’s episode will air on Feb. 21.

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City council opposes housing bill’s impacts on the Island

In a recent letter to a pair of Legislative District 41 state representatives, Mercer Island Mayor Salim Nice…