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Areas colored pink are under a red flag warning for fire conditions over the Sept. 9-11 weekend. COURTESY GRAPHIC, State Department of Natural Resources

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Wildfire smoke and high-risk fire conditions likely over the weekend

Low humidity, gusty winds and high temperatures mean if a fire starts, it will spread rapidly.

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State superintendent announces proposal for free school meals

Proposal asks WA Legislature to allocate $86 million annually.

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Rotary to sponsor International Dance for Peace on Sept. 18

Rotary Club of Mercer Island is sponsoring an all-Island International Dance for Peace event to raise funds to…

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Community Member of the Year says he’s ‘only just getting started’

Schiffmann, 19, developed a pair of vital websites.

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Washington’s COVID-19 state of emergency to end Oct. 31

Gov. Jay Inslee announced the order will end nearly three years after he first issued it.

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Firefighters ‘Fill the Boot’ for Muscular Dystrophy Association

Residents make donations during Sept. 8 event.

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City council passes trio of proclamations

At its Sept. 6 meeting, the Mercer Island City Council passed proclamations establishing September as National Preparedness Month…

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Morning workout on Lake Washington

A paddle boarder cruises past the Mercer Island Luther Burbank Docks on the morning of Sept. 8. Andy…

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City will soon mail Climate Action Plan community survey

2,500 Island residents will receive survey.

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Funding secured for behavioral health crisis stabilization facility in King County

The mental health facility will help avoid arrests and unnecessary hospital emergency room visits.

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Public hearing on tap regarding outdoor dining

The Mercer Island Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding the potential expansion of outdoor dining for…

King County Council members (File photo)

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King County Council wants to look at ways to support food banks amid rising inflation

A measure to identify resources for food banks will be come to a final vote on Sept. 20.