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What’s on the agenda for Washington’s 2026 legislative session
With a looming $1.6 billion to $2.3 billion budget shortfall hanging over the Washington state legislature, House and…
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Bennett permanently takes the reins as MIPD chief
She is Mercer Island’s first female police chief.
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Anti-ICE protest on Mercer Island
Mercer Islanders led an anti-ICE protest from 3-4 p.m. on Jan. 11 at Island Crest Way and SE…
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Nomination process is open for MIHS Pathfinder Award
People can now nominate a Mercer Island High School (MIHS) alumnus for the 2026 Pathfinder Award through the…
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‘School funding crisis’ town hall urges WA to fix the gaps
Districts represented include Mercer Island, Bellevue, Issaquah, Lake Washington, Northshore, Renton, Riverview, Shoreline, Snoqualmie Valley and Tukwila.
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Suspect steals $2,000 electric bike | Mercer Island police blotter
Selected reports Dec. 30-Jan. 5.
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Flood Patrol is King County’s ‘eyes and ears’ in flood emergencies
“This work is physically demanding and often unseen,” the county said.
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Flood science: How December’s atmospheric river soaked Washington
After recovering from record-setting flooding, many in King County are wondering why December’s flooding has been more extreme…
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MIHS musicians march through the streets of London
The Mercer Island High School marching band performed in the 40th New Year’s Day London Parade. The 206-member…