West Point Treatment Plant in Seattle. Photo courtesy of King County

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Report identifies over 17 million gallons of untreated wastewater has been spilled into Puget Sound, Lake Washington in recent years

The document recommends roughly $70 million in facility improvements.

Troop 647 at Philmont. Courtesy photo

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Boys from Troop 647 get back out on trail and learn life lessons

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Tractor-trailer veers off Island Crest Way and collides with trees

No injuries were reported.

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City temporarily closes Bike Skills Area for assessment

‘The site is repeatedly damaged,’ according to city manager.

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Bender and her fellow students thrive at Northwest Yeshiva High School

Senior receives National Merit Scholarship program honor.

NW Carpenters Union members strike in downtown Bellevue on Sept. 16 (photo by Cameron Sheppard)

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Carpenters back to work after tentative agreement reached with AGC

Union VP said agreement includes 15% wage increase as well as expanded job site parking.

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Islanders make a trainload of donations to Mercerdale Park playground renovation project

Mercer Island Preschool Association leads the way.

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Washington state’s minimum wage increasing to $14.49 next year

Increase attributed to more expensive gas, housing, household furnishings and food, state’s Department of Labor & Industries says.

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City council passes three interim housing ordinances / City briefs

At its Sept. 21 regular meeting, the Mercer Island City Council passed three ordinances on an interim emergency…

This Dec. 2, 2020, file photo provided by Johnson Johnson shows vials of the COVID-19 vaccine in the United States. Courtesy photo

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King County woman dies from ‘rare’ Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine blood clot

The woman received her shot on Aug. 26 and died in early September, according to public health.

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Fabulous fall colors

Fall colors pop as students stroll on Southeast 42nd Street on a recent afternoon. Andy Nystrom/ staff photo

photos courtesy of Cedar River Salmon Journey

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Cedar River Salmon Journey events allow close look at spawning salmon

Seattle Aquarium to host events every weekend in October at multiple Cedar River locations.

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School counselors discuss how they’re supporting students in need

MI Parent Edge event focuses on middle and high school students.