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The Grinch who stole holiday lawn decor | Mercer Island police blotter

Selected reports Dec. 13-19.

Homeless encampment in wooded area in Auburn on Friday, Aug. 27, 2021. Photo by Henry Stewart-Wood/Sound Publishing

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King County to skip annual homeless count again, citing faulty methodology

The King County Regional Homelessness Authority said the count is inaccurate and “harmful.”

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West Mercer students support The Ocean Cleanup Project at market place

Students raise more than $1,400 for nonprofit through product sales and services.

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Mercer Island Police Department receives reaccreditation

‘This is a significant achievement by our officers and staff,’ chief said.

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State legislators unsure if federal infrastructure law will help Highway 18

U.S. Rep. Kim Schrier (D-District 8) held a press conference Dec. 13 in North Bend to discuss how…

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Porter and Yeh are Rotary Islanders of the Month

Mercer Island High School (MIHS) students Emily Porter and Andrew Yeh have been named the December Rotary Islanders…

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MIHS Drama will present ‘Peter and the Starcatcher’

The Mercer Island High School (MIHS) Drama Department will present its winter play, “Peter and the Starcatcher,” at…

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Pfizer, Moderna vaccines now recommended over Johnson & Johnson

Recommendation comes following additional reports of blood clots after J&J vaccinations.

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Eight people associated with the MIHS wrestling program test positive for COVID-19

All individuals were fully vaccinated.

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Singing in the park

The Mercer Island High School Bel Canto Choir performs on Dec. 16 at Mercerdale Park. Following the event,…

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Legislators participate in discussions on local and regional issues

Senn, Thai and Wellman represent Island in 41st district.

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UW researchers looking for stressed nurses and doctors to take part in a psilocybin study

Study will examine how psilocybin can be used in therapy for clinicians burned-out by the pandemic.

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Suspects purchase electronics with counterfeit money | Mercer Island police blotter

Selected reports Dec. 6-12.