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Natalie DeFord/staff photo Downtown Mercer Island.

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Council reviews comp plan amendments

Big topics include climate action, economic development, transportation.

Natalie DeFord/staff photo. A bright fall day at Aubrey Davis Park on Mercer Island.

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Aubrey Davis Park draft master plan

Council receives presentation.

Watch for trick-or-treaters during Chamber event

Life

Watch for trick-or-treaters during Chamber event

Little ghosts and goblins will overtake Island businesses on Halloween Day — Thursday, Oct. 31 — as retailers…

Remembering a Mercer Island sports icon

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Remembering a Mercer Island sports icon

Gary Snyder dies at the age of 80.

The Island’s third Pumpkin Walk is set for Oct. 27 at Luther Burbank Park. Photo courtesy of Amanda Colburn

Life

Eastside Halloween roundup

Family-friendly seasonal events throughout the Eastside.

Trick or Treat at Mercer Island Businesses returns to the Island

Life

Trick or Treat at Mercer Island Businesses returns to the Island

The event will take place Oct. 31.

Photo by Natalie DeFord/staff photo From left, energy team Rev. Roberta Rominger, Hans Fredrikson, Cheryl Malcham, Jonathan Harrington and Jay Mavoori in front of Congregational Church on Mercer Island, whose new solar panels are on the roof.

Life

Church goes solar

Solar panels, environmental events make for a bright future.

The Mercer Island light rail station under construction, set to open in 2023. Natalie DeFord/staff photo

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City of Mercer Island rejects Metro’s bus intercept demands

A letter denies the changes to the 2017 agreement.

Why the month of October has bad business reputation

Business

Why the month of October has bad business reputation

A monthly business column by Mercer Island financial adviser Bob Toomey.

Professionals in a second language | Windows and Mirrors

Opinion

Professionals in a second language | Windows and Mirrors

What is it like to pursue a career in a language that is not your first?

Photo courtesy of Amanda Colburn The Island’s third Pumpkin Walk is set for Oct. 27 at Luther Burbank Park.

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Mercer Island Pumpkin Walk returns

After a hiatus in 2018, the pumpkin walk is back.

Community supports local bakery on Mercer Island

Business

Community supports local bakery on Mercer Island

Owner eyes potential bus intercept boon.

Courtesy photo Volunteers plant trees at the Mercer Island’s 2018 inaugural Arbor Day celebration.

Life

Second Annual Arbor Day Celebration

Volunteers plant and pamper trees.