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School district will recognize National Gun Violence Awareness Day on Friday

The Mercer Island School District will recognize National Gun Violence Awareness Day, also known as #WearOrange Day, this…

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Climate Action Plan workshop set for June 16

The city will hold an online Climate Action Plan (CAP) community workshop at 6 p.m. on June 16.

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Study: Lead exposure linked to kitchen cookware from Afghan refugees in King County

The issue was first noticed in Afghan children in King County, but more communities may be at risk.

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Shores observes Memorial Day weekend

Covenant Living at the Shores on Mercer Island observes Memorial Day weekend each year by displaying several dozen…

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A new podcast for King County residents

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MIHS boys soccer, baseball and girls tennis doubles win state titles

Athletes reflect on their championship weekend.

King County Councilmember Reagan Dunn, who is running for U.S. Congress in the 8th District, speaks to supporters in March. Photo courtesy of Dunn’s Facebook campaign page

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Against the grain: Reagan Dunn holds the torch for King County conservatives

What it means to be the top Republican in a liberal King County government.

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Northwest Yeshiva High School seniors and staffers help orphans in Romania

Ukrainian children’s orphanage is relocated due to the war.

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Washington ranks 7th among states for number of World War II veterans

12,364 WWII veterans are living in the state, with a total population of 517,912 military veterans.

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MISD and YFS administrators reach out to community regarding Texas school shooting

Following the mass shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, on May 24, Mercer Island School District…

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Athletes are ready to roll at All Island Track Meet

50th annual event will take place on June 10.

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Update: Police investigating fatal truck accident on Island

According to the Mercer Island Police Department, the male occupant of a May 25 truck accident on North…

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Mercer Island High boys golfers win state team title

Mercer Island High School’s boys golf team notched the 3A state title following the two-day competition on May…