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King County Executive Dow Constantine. (Courtesy of King County)

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King County Executive proposes broad investments to behavioral health infrastructure

The plan would be funded by a nine-year property tax levy which voters may decide on in 2023.

The site of where the Lones Levee was cleared on Green River to restore salmon habitat. (Cameron Sheppard/Sound Publishing)

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State Board awards nearly $76 Million in grants to fund salmon recovery projects

Over $2.8 million in grant funding was awarded to projects and efforts in King County.

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WSDOT completes I-90 work through MI amid social media complaints from drivers during closures

Interstate 90 closures through Mercer Island due to roadwork were finally completed ahead of schedule by Sunday afternoon,…

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DCYF launches Workforce Retention Grant to fund child care provider retention efforts

Funding for the grant was made possible by the Federal American Rescue Plan Act.

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City council receives Capital Improvement Program update at meeting

City has been awarded plethora of project grants.

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WSDOT awards Mercer Island safety program grant

City will use $185,000 grant to improve traffic signal safety.

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‘You have to believe in something good and you have to help’

Ukraine native and Island resident discusses the importance of community.

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Restoration event on tap for Sept. 24 at Island Crest Park

Mercer Islanders love their parks, said Lizzy Stone, the city’s Natural Resource project manager. Island Crest Park is…

MPV Data Dashboard September 20, 2022. Screenshot from DOH website.

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Department of Health introduces monkeypox data dashboard to track viral activity

The dashboard tracks cases numbers and hospitalizations across the state.

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MISD and Costco to hold booster vaccine clinic on Sept. 24

The Mercer Island School District and Costco will partner for a second Pfizer COVID-19 booster vaccine clinic this…

Executive Dow Constantine. Courtesy of King County.

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King County Executive proposes millions of dollars in public safety investments

The proposed budget will focus on reducing crime, gun violence, and behavioral health crises.

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City council meeting set for Sept. 20

The Mercer Island City Council will hold its second hybrid meeting of the month at 5 p.m. on…