From Olympia to Bellingham: Tiny home villages offer a path toward permanent housing

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From Olympia to Bellingham: Tiny home villages offer a path toward permanent housing

Beginning talks happening on Eastside village partnership.

Objects for sale are displayed in sectioned areas throughout the store to make for organized shopping. Photo by Madeline Coats.

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Thrift shop brings community together

Second-hand shop projected to bring in 2.9 million dollars this year alone.

Attendees of the Drag Queen Story Hour at the Fairwood Library exit the event. A walkway was held open for them by supporters while protesters held signs condemning the event behind them. Aaron Kunkler/staff photo

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Tensions run high at Renton library over Drag Queen Story Hour

Supporters and protesters traded chants at June 27 event.

After 35 years Mercer Island PD bids farewell to Cpl. Pritchard

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After 35 years Mercer Island PD bids farewell to Cpl. Pritchard

He is one of city’s longest-serving employees.

Residents plan the first All-Island Fourth of July Picnic

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Residents plan the first All-Island Fourth of July Picnic

Due to budget cuts, the city of Mercer Island canceled several events including its largest and longest-running Summer…

Planes flying in from the North often cross over Mercer Island or Lake Washington before landing. Photo by Madeline Coats.

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Increased air traffic and aviation demands disturb Island residents

Renton Municipal Airport could see future expansions.

A high tide at Raymond’s Willapa Landing Park in Grays Harbor County, Washington. Sound Publishing file photo

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On the West Coast, Washington is most prone to sea level rise damage

Report by the Center for Climate Integrity shows multibillion-dollar cost of battling back the sea.

Mercer Island Farmers Market runs 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sundays, June through October, at Mercerdale Park. Courtesy photo

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Upcoming events in Mercer Island and beyond

Community calendar

Eastside business booms with summer options

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Eastside business booms with summer options

Locals can visit numerous new developments this summer, all within Eastside communities.

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30Bellevue offically opened for low-income individuals and families

The project was created through a partnership between Imagine Housing and St. Luke’s Lutheran Church.

The Mercer Island Girl Scouts held an End of the Year Celebration on June 9.

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Mercer Island Girl Scouts celebrates its members and volunteers

An End of The Year ceremony was held on June 9.

Sister Cities Association recognizes students

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Sister Cities Association recognizes students

The Board of the Mercer Island Sister City Association has announced three Mercer Island High School 2019 graduating…

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Buckle up for another smoky summer

Wildfires in Washington will likely roar back this year and into the future.