Floodwater from the Snohomish River partially covers a flood water sign on Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025 in Snohomish, Washington. (Sound Publishing photo)

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Feds approve WA emergency declaration for record flooding

As rivers began to recede, the federal government on Dec. 12 approved Washington’s request for aid to respond…

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Fire chief Lane retires as Putnam begins MI service

Mercer Island City Council welcomed Eastside Fire & Rescue’s (EF&R) Kara Putnam aboard as the city’s new deputy…

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Harmony Youth Collective rings in the season with ‘Winter Wonderland’

Mercer Island’s Harmony Youth Collective, a musical theater education program serving children ages 3–18, debuted its brand-new production…

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Conversations continue about protecting Mercer Island youth

Program stems from recent sexual misconduct allegations involving teachers.

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Update: I-90 reopens after debris closes portion in North Bend

UPDATE: As of 1:36 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 11, all lanes of eastbound I-90 have reopened at Winery Road…

Washington state Gov. Bob Ferguson announced a state of emergency Dec. 10 over the flooding. Courtesy photo

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Gov. Ferguson declares statewide emergency over major flooding

The flooding has affected SR 410 both near Greenwater and Sumner.

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Subject arrested for disorderly conduct | Mercer Island police blotter

Selected reports Dec. 3-9.

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Giant ice menorah to be carved at Mercerdale Park to celebrate Hanukkah

Special to the Reporter

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MIHS AP microeconomics classes support donation drive

Students collect nearly $2,000 worth of food items.

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Covenant Living at the Shores health center honored for high performance

U.S. News & World Report rates the center among the state’s best.

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Council votes to place Flock camera pilot program on hold

In a meeting that featured four Mercer Island residents voicing their concerns about Flock cameras, the Mercer Island…

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People flock to Holiday Makers Market

Eighty-plus vendors and tons of customers packed into the Mercer Island Community and Event Center gym for the…

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Dazzling Festival of (Laser) Lights

The Stroum Jewish Community Center (SJCC) on Mercer Island presented a Festival of (Laser) Lights on Dec. 7…