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Providence employees look at anti-vaccine mandate protesters as they cross the street outside of Providence Regional Medical Center Everett on Aug. 18, 2021. Olivia Vanni/Sound Publishing

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Governor reinstates indoor mask rule, whether you’re vaxed or not

Inslee also ordered employees of public schools, colleges and child care centers to get vaccinated.

Joey Thompson gets his first shot of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine at the Ash Way Park-n-Ride site on April 21, 2021 in Lynnwood, Washington. Sound Publishing file photo

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Some people qualify for third shot of vaccine, says health department

New guidance comes as cases skyrocket in Washington and nation.

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Primary results certified: Six Islanders advance to general election on Nov. 2

King County Elections certified the results of the primary on Aug. 17 and six Mercer Islanders will now…

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City council to delve into draft sign code update on Sept. 21

Planning commission approves amended draft last month.

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Strike up the band

The Mercer Island High School (MIHS) marching band participates in the opening day of its five-day camp on…

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Pair of vehicles stolen from inside victims’ garages | Mercer Island police blotter

Selected reports Aug. 9-15.

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Inslee to provide clemency to those convicted under “unconstitutional” drug possession law

Governor’s office says 1200 people are eligible for clemency after State v. Blake decision.

A map of preserved land and potentially preserved land under the Land Conservation Initiative (courtesy of King County)

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King County preserves thousands of acres of farmland from development

The move is under the Land Conservation Initiative aimed at preserving 65,000 acres.

Scene at previous Boeing Classic golf tournament (courtesy of the Boeing Classic)

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2021 Boeing Classic tees-off this week in Snoqualmie

The golf tournament will include a competition with NFL, Seahawks and Sonics legends.

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Business in bloom: Green plants KIKA Flower Farm on the Island

Owner offers flowers galore at MI Funny Farm.

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Superintendent gives rundown of how school will look in the fall

Students and staff will return to in-person, full-time schedules.

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King County Fire Marshal enacts Stage 2 burn ban

The ban prohibits all outdoor recreational fires.

Kristen Hemke is the Mercer Island Fire Department’s first full-time, fully-paid female firefighter. Courtesy photo

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Meet Mercer Island’s first full-time female firefighter

Kristen Hemke started her job Aug. 9.