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State lawmakers propose bill to fast-track the governor’s reopening plan
Bill’s sponsors want to give legislature control over COVID-19 restrictions.
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More sober kids: Island’s Healthy Youth Initiative now fully funded
Mercer Island has some challenges with students and substance abuse.
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King County reports record numbers of drug overdose deaths
Preliminary toxicology testing shows most overdose victims used multiple types of drugs.
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Governor Inslee: We are going forward toward a ‘new normal’
At the start of an historic third term, the governor is charting a course out of the pandemic.
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Islander rescues great horned owl stuck in soccer net
Abell spots owl during walk at Homestead Park.
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Rabbi Kornfeld to delve into ‘Journey of the Soul’
Kornfeld is the director and rabbi at Chabad Mercer Island.
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Windstorm causes power outages, closes roads and schools
A windstorm that ripped through the region overnight caused widespread power outages and road closures that has resulted…
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What could Biden’s nuclear policy look like?
King County sits only miles away from one-third of the deployed U.S. nuclear arsenal.
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Pop-up book store returns to town
The Friends of the Mercer Island Library has reopened its pop-up store at the previous 5 Elements Pilates…
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Rise Up! virtual fundraising breakfast set for Feb. 10 to support Youth and Family Services
The Mercer Island Youth and Family Services Foundation will hold its 19th annual fundraising breakfast virtually this year…
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King County to expand COVID-19 vaccination efforts
“16,000 adults must be vaccinated every day for six months,” said King County Executive Dow Constantine.
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CARES Act funding will benefit Youth and Family Services staffers
Council votes to accept $243,129 CESF grant.
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District 9 and 41 lawmakers react to storming of Capitol Building in D.C.
Smith, Wellman and Senn speak out.