Madison Miller / staff photo                                Mercer Island High School seniors Grace Z. Zhang and Max Tanzer will graduate June 11. The MIHS graduation ceremony will be held June 11 at Kent Accesso ShoWare Center.

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MIHS seniors shine throughout high school

Seniors Grace Z. Zhang and Max Tanzer will be graduating June 11.

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King County homelessness count shows 17 percent decrease overall

Decreases are not even among different demographics.

Farmers Market season is back

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Farmers Market season is back

Mercer Island Farmers Market will run every Sunday through September 29.

The co-responder way: mental health professionals and officers team up

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The co-responder way: mental health professionals and officers team up

Local departments are making the push for permanent funding.

‘If I can do it, they can do it’ | Windows and Mirrors

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‘If I can do it, they can do it’ | Windows and Mirrors

Lori Matsukawa’s lasting legacy on Asian American journalists.

The first Digital First Chase bank branch opens on Mercer Island with “smart” ATMs meant to fill the traditional role of a teller while the former tellers work as financial advisers for clients. Kailan Manandic / Staff Photo

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Mercer Island sees first wave of Eastside bank enhancements

Chase bank opened its first Digital First branches on the Eastside in Bellevue and Mercer Island.

Mercer Island announces this year’s Mostly Music in the Park Concert Series

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Mercer Island announces this year’s Mostly Music in the Park Concert Series

This will be the Island’s 33rd year celebrating Mostly Music in the Park.

Photo courtesy of Mercer Island School District                                Mercer Island High School trumpet ensemble earned first place at the state Solo and Ensemble Contest in Ellensburg.

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Local musicians lauded at state contest

MIHS trumpet ensemble won big.

Sexual misconduct reports triple following ‘Report it to Stop it’ campaign

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Sexual misconduct reports triple following ‘Report it to Stop it’ campaign

Joint effort to curb unwanted harassment proves successful.

Fifth-grade Girl Scout Troop 41868 recently completed the Bronze Award project which focused on educating classmates on the environmental harm done by disposable plastic water bottles, and encouraging the use of reusable bottles. (Pictured clockwise from top-left) Lily Harper, Chloe Su, Selina Zhao, Alice Zhu, Ella Sirkis, Maya Talby, Savanna Rousell and Mika Salomon. Photo courtesy of Patrice Rousell

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Troop earns Bronze Award

Encouraging the use of reusable bottles.

Contributed photo                                Bud Palmberg was the lead pastor of the Evergreen Covenant Church for nearly three decades and saw the church grow from 55 to more than 1,000. He died on May 21 on a mission trip to Bali.

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Remembering Bud Palmberg

The longtime resident and pastor was beloved by many who knew him.

Self-driving cars: Heaven or hell?

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Self-driving cars: Heaven or hell?

Depending on factors, traffic and environmental impacts could become better or worse.

Kailan Manandic / Staff photo                                The Boutique Lounge offers a shopping space and cushioned chairs for locals to gather and hang out.

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The Boutique Lounge open to South End shoppers

The shop opened on May 6 after years of planning.