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Homeless service workers may qualify for up to $4,000 in relief

The goal of the relief is to retain workers and to assist with immediate economic needs.

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WA Liquor and Cannabis Board creates first Cannabinoid Science Work Group

The group of experts will regularly communicate about the changing issues related to cannabinoids.

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Advocates praise the Inflation Reduction Act’s investment in climate

U.S. Rep. Suzan DelBene called it an “unprecedented federal investment” in clean energy.

A scene from the Island Crest Park cleanup on Sept. 24. Photo by Andy Nystrom/Mercer Island Reporter

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Mercer Island parks provide common ground for all | Guest column

By John Hamer, For the Reporter

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Joined together in friendship

The Friendship Circle of Washington presented its ninth annual Walk with Friendship and Community Fun Day on Oct.…

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Honoring a legendary coach

An estimated 300 people gathered to celebrate the life and career of legendary Mercer Island High School boys…

The projected emissions cap over from 2022-2050. Courtesy of the Department of Ecology.

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Department of Ecology finalizes cap-and-invest plan to cut carbon pollution

The plan was passed by the Washington Legislature in 2021 under the Climate Commitment Act.

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Tale of the freeway rock thrower | King County Local Dive

A podcast for King County residents featuring top local stories.

Denny and Sharon Horn, Mercer Island residents, hold certificates and an official program from the Seattle Mariners’ first home game in 1977, played in the Kingdome. The Horns are among the growing crowd of fan hopefuls cheering the Mariners chances of making postseason play. They watched with pride as Mercer Islander Matt Boyd get his first win as a Mariners pitcher last week. The Horn family and Boyd family are longtime members of Evergreen Covenant Church on the island. Courtesy photo

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For Mariners fans, there actually is crying in baseball | Greg Asimakoupoulos

There’s a line in the movie “A League of Their Own” where Tom Hanks’ character says, “There’s no…

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City mails Climate Action Plan surveys

The city has released its second community survey for the Climate Action Plan (CAP) to ask about community…

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‘It is a way to remember him like he is here’

Friends celebrate Ewan Lill, who died in 2018.

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Tuned into traditional Mongolian music

Mercer Island trio connects with Mongolian heritage and culture.

King County prosecutor candidates Jim Ferrell (left) and Leesa Manion debate Sept. 28 at Carco Theatre in Renton. The forum was moderated by Renton Chamber of Commerce CEO Diane Dobson (center). Photo by Cameron Sheppard/Sound Publishing

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Prosecutor candidates debate court backlog, working with police, restorative justice

King County voters will choose between Jim Ferrell and Leesa Manion in Nov. general election.