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Island musician set to unleash his rhythm at farmers market

Matt Lome will perform on Aug. 22 at Mercerdale Park.

King County Councilmember Kathy Lambert (file photo)

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Councilmember calls for safety emergency declaration after county courthouse violence

Also proposed is legislation to improve courthouse security measures.

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Police chief addresses use of force, tactics and drug laws

Holmes posts letter to the Island community.

The front of Bellevue's 888 building (photo credit: Cameron Sheppard)

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Designing the urban experience: An architectural tour of Bellevue’s 888 building

Designed by HEWITT and prominant Seattle high-rise architect Julia Nagele.

Graphic courtesy of Openclipart

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Beat the heat: Residents can cool off at Community and Event Center

With an excessive heat warning in effect and weather forecasted for the low- to-mid-90s over the next two…

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City purchases uninhabitable property at busy intersection

Traffic improvements top the to-do list in the area.

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City recruiting for board and commission positions

The city is currently recruiting for several open board and commission opportunities. Applications are due by Aug. 13.

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Road-rage incident involves tow-truck driver and motorist | Mercer Island police blotter

Selected reports Aug. 2-8.

Courtesy of Weather.com

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Another summer heat wave is coming to King County

Temperatures are expected to reach the upper 90s for the second time this summer.

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MIHS graduate and forensic anthropologist Taylor passes away

Taylor helped identify youngest Green River Killer victim.

Gov. Jay Inslee (center) speaks about getting vaccinated during his visit to the Auburn vaccine clinic on June 22, 2021. Photo by Henry Stewart-Wood/Sound Publishing

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Governor will require state employees to get COVID vaccine

Workers must do so by mid-October to keep their jobs. The order also covers long-term care providers.

Amy Freedheim gives a speech to county employees and supporters during a march for women's safety at work in Seattle on Friday, Aug. 6, 2021. The march was scheduled after a woman was attacked in a bathroom at the King County Courthouse. Photo by Henry Stewart-Wood/Sound Publishing

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County employees and supporters march for safer working conditions

Rally was scheduled in light of a recent attack at King County Courthouse.

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Business

Island HI FI president discusses National Black Business Month

“Being out here, like, I’m a unicorn. You don’t see that many Black people,” said Mercer Island business…