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Spring Chinook salmon. Photo courtesy of U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

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Report: Washington salmon are in hot water

Ten of the 14 salmon species listed as endangered are in crisis.

Last summer, people took advantage of the outdoor dining along First Avenue between Gowe and Titus streets in downtown Kent. In Phase 2 of the governor’s reopening plan, which was announced Jan. 28, restaurants can reopen at a maximum 25% capacity and a limit of six people per table. Photo courtesy of Kent Downtown Partnership

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Restaurant reprieve: State to relax some indoor restrictions

On Monday, area restaurants and certain entertainment venues may resume indoor service, the governor said.

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Registration begins Feb. 3 for 2021-22 school year

Kindergarten registration for the 2021-22 school year in the Mercer Island School District begins on Feb. 3. Children…

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Code of ethics discussion heats up at city council meeting

One member said he smelled a ‘cover-up’ within a violation complaint.

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Man injured after falling onto light rail tracks

A man fell approximately 30 feet onto the Mercer Island light rail tracks under construction on Jan. 27,…

Chad Wheeler. COURTESY PHOTO, Seattle Seahawks

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Ex-Seahawk Wheeler accused of attacking girlfriend in Kent apartment

Lineman charged with first-degree domestic violence assault

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Great horned owl released back on Mercer Island

The great horned owl that was found previously tangled in a soccer net on Jan. 11 in Homestead…

Jason Wilson is a James Beard Award-winning chef and owner of The Lakehouse in Bellevue. Courtesy photo

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James Beard Award winner wants to cook with you – virtually

Chef Jason Wilson can give customers an interactive dining experience in their own homes.

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Missing dog connects owners with Island community

Wilson, a black Scottish terrier, still hasn’t returned home.

An AR-15. Courtesy photo

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Mags, open carry at protests and AR-15s on Olympia’s agenda

Lawmakers are eyeing a number of bills which could change firearm regulations in the state.

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Soccer squad scores with a successful canned food drive

Junior Ethan Yang leads the way as team collects more than 700 items.

Washington State Capitol Building in Olympia. File photo

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Lawmakers consider prohibiting use of credit score to determine insurance rates

Advocates say credit scoring makes low-income and minority policy holders pay more for coverage.

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City focuses on its parks and recreation plans in the new year

Councilmembers offer their thoughts at meeting.