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Best Buddies Mercer Island members are enthused after receiving awards

Local chapter’s success is highlighted at Friendship Walk.

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Wear Orange event for gun violence awareness set for this Sunday

The Mercer Island PTSA will host a masked gathering from 10 a.m. to noon this Sunday at Mercerdale…

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As vax rates ease in WA, here come the prizes — including $1 million

Incentives range from big cash drawings to sports tickets and tuition. Drawings start next week.

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Mayor signs Juneteenth and Gun Violence Awareness Day proclamations

Juneteenth commemorates the end of slavery in the United States.

Jackie Hoernor winces as she gets her Pfizer COVID-19 vaccination during a Walgreen’s Vaccine Clinic at South Pointe on Friday, Feb. 12, 2021, in Everett, Washington. (Sound Publishing file photo)

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Washington no longer on pace to beat June 30 vaccine goal

Reaching 70% of adults with at least one shot would trigger the state to drop most COVID-19 restrictions.

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Man reported selling hats and balloons while wearing only flesh-colored bikini bottoms | Mercer Island police blotter

Selected reports May 24-30.

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Occupants injured after objects strike vehicles

On the night of June 1, the Mercer Island Fire Department (MIFD) responded to two separate incidents on…

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Aubrey Davis Park picnic shelter damaged by fire

Mercer Island Fire Department (MIFD) crews extinguished a small trash can fire that extended to the covered area…

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Seven Mercer Island School District employees receive honors

The Mercer Island School District honored its 2020-21 Employees of the Year at the May 27 School Board…

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Mercer Island Farmers Market returns for 14th season

Mercer Island’s popular Farmers Market returns for its 14th season at the customary location next to Mercerdale Park.…

Graphic rendering of ADU design used for Renton’s Permit Ready Accessory Dwelling Unit program (courtesy of City of Renton)

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Backyard cottages might offer a partial solution to King County’s housing problem

Some cities are embracing the solution better than others.

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Driver loses control of vehicle on Island Crest Way

A driver lost control of their vehicle at about 8 a.m. on June 1 and rolled on top…

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Classic Car Show is revved up to return on July 24

The Mercer Island Classic Car Show will roll back into town on July 24, according to the Avants…