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MIPD posts notice of intent to obtain custody of vessel

Unoccupied boat was found partially submerged near the Island shoreline.

Washington’s monthly self-sufficiency standard compared to ABD maximum monthly payment standards and SSI maximum monthly payment standards. Courtesy of DSHS.

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First time in history: DSHS increases cash assistance grants for Aged, Blind or Disabled program

In 2021, about one third of program recipients experienced homelessness, according to DSHS.

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Washington healthcare providers will begin offering COVID vaccine boosters

Washington is allocated 191,100 bivalent booster doses, which will be available this week.

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Gallagher Hill Community Garden Club to hold event on Sept. 10

Mercer Island founders of the new nonprofit Gallagher Hill Community Garden Club will give an educational talk about…

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Firefighters will ‘fill the boot’ for Muscular Dystrophy Association on Sept. 8

Special to the Reporter

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COVID-19 boosters targeting Omicron now authorized for certain individuals

Washington is allocated 191,100 bivalent booster doses, which will be available this week.

Judged by XII: A King County Local Dive podcast. The hands shown here belong to Auburn Police Officer Jeffrey Nelson, who has been charged with homicide in the 2019 death of Jesse Sarey.

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JUDGED BY XII: Auburn cop’s death-themed tattoos go public

Episode 7 in this special podcast series explores the release of unredacted photos showing Jeffrey Nelson’s tattoos.

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Interstate 90 closures are forthcoming on Mercer Island

The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) has scheduled major closures of Interstate 90 on Mercer Island for…

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City council to hold next meeting on Sept. 6

After taking an August recess, the Mercer Island City Council will return to business with its next regular…

This photo provided by the Washington State Department of Transportation shows smoke from a wildfire burning south of Lind, Wash., on Thursday, Aug. 4, 2022. Sheriff’s officials are telling residents in the Eastern Washington town to evacuate because of a growing wildfire south of town that was burning homes. (Courtesy photo)

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How to stay safe from wildfire smoke in Washington

Department of Health reminds Washingtonians to stay indoors when smoke is in the air.

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‘It’s like all the years just kind of roll away’

MIHS Class of 1972 gathers for milestone 50th reunion.

Supporters hold signs at a “Stop Asian Hate” rally in Federal Way in March 2021. File photo

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Hate crimes: King County Council to consider legislation for a reporting system

In the wake of a report on rising hate crimes throughout King County, legislation to establish hate crime…

(Courtesy of Scott Whelan - Swim Across America)

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Swim Across America cancer research fundraiser set for September 10

This year, hundreds will swim in Lake Sammamish to help raise money for cancer research.