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Island financial adviser named to 2022 Forbes Top Women rankings

Barnett has worked with Island clients for 22 years.

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Shores director of philanthropy Wenick named a ‘Rising Star’

She’s worked at the Mercer Island senior living community since 2020.

Avi Schiffmann, left, and Marco Burstein at Harvard University. Courtesy photo

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Mercer Islander and Harvard classmate launch website to aid Ukrainians in need of shelter

Internet activist also developed one of the first and largest coronavirus tracking websites.

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King County Local Dive: Police accountability and mail delivery

Welcome to a new podcast for King County residents.

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City council adopts Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan

Six-year plan also focuses on trails, arts and recreation opportunities.

La Quinta Inn & Suites purchased in Kirkland (Screenshot from Google Maps)

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King County buys La Quinta Inn & Suites in Kirkland to become homeless shelter

The City Council simultaneously passes resolution to guide how the shelter will be implemented.

Igor Soloydenko, who said he identifies as Russian, holds a sign urging “Peace for Ukraine” at a ceremony Feb. 25 in Federal Way. Soloydenko said: “There’s just so much shame. I feel helpless in the way I cannot change anything in my home country. It was unimaginable that Russia would do such a thing.” Olivia Sullivan/Sound Publishing

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Ukrainian Honorary Consul speaks out about Russian invasion of Ukraine

“As long as we breathe, as long as our hearts beat, we’re going to protect our land,” said…

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Police department members present 2021 year-end report at council meeting

Patrol officers responded to 13,024 calls for service.

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MIPD to hold Paws on Patrol virtual event / Police briefs

The Mercer Island Police Department will hold a Paws on Patrol virtual event at 6 p.m. March 10.

Bellevue Police Chief Wendell Shirley addresses press (Cameron Sheppard/Sound Publishing)

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Eastside law enforcement agencies form task force against catalytic converter thefts

Will introduce program to paint and engrave catalytic converters to deter theft.

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Aubrey Davis Park trail survey on tap / City briefs

Mercer Island’s online community-wide Aubrey Davis Trail Improvements Survey, which is focused on the design ideas for three…

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UPDATE | USDA wildlife experts remove two coyotes from Mercer Island

Animals were euthanized on Island.

A KN95 mask. (Wikimedia Commons)

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Inslee changes end of mask mandate to March 12

King County’s indoor mandate will end at the same time.