Highline College in Des Moines is one of the most diverse higher education institutions in Washington state. File photo

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State looks at college enrollment goals for high school students

“We want to close racial and ethnic gaps.”

Traffic moves along I-405 between Highway 522 and Highway 527 where WSDOT received the approval to build a second express toll lane on Friday, Aug. 20, 2021 in Bothell, Wash. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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State gets environmental OK for second I-405 toll lane

Toll lanes would be added in both directions on the stretch between Highway 522 and Highway 527.

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End of Summer Picnic set for Aug. 28

Mercer Island Together, a nonprofit community support group, will hold a free End of Summer Picnic from noon…

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Mercer Island Team 7-Bit goes on a quest for success

Destination Imagination squad takes third at Global Finals.

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‘They’re shaping your character because you’re learning from them’

Ranzy and Isakson discuss the student-educator relationship and more.

Aubrey Davis Park on Mercer Island in fall. File photo

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Sustainable Mercer Island surveys local candidates on environmental issues

Sustainable Mercer Island recently conducted a survey on community sustainability with the Mercer Island candidates for City Council…

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City offers resident survey while developing ADA Transition Plan

Final draft and plan expected to be set by early 2022.

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.