Mercer Island Hanukkah events shine a light on Jewish culture

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Mercer Island Hanukkah events shine a light on Jewish culture

The Festival of Lights, begins this year on the evening of Dec. 2 and concludes the evening of…

Highlight MIHS alumnus

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Highlight MIHS alumnus

Deadline to nominate is Jan. 31, 2019

Police say porch piracy is primarily a crime of opportunity. Many criminals will see a package as they pass by and make quick, easy money. Kailan Manandic, photo illustration

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‘Porch pirates’ plunder local packages

Eastside police departments spoke on the ‘porch pirate’ problem and ask locals to report the crime.

<strong>Stewart will preform her concert series, “A Season for Singing” in various libraries throughout King County. She started off the holiday season with a concert in Skykomish on Nov. 16. Families can visit the KCLS website to find Stewart’s upcoming concerts. Courtesy of Nancy Stewart.</strong>

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Nancy Stewart’s ‘A Season for Singing’ concert coming to a library near you

King County Library System prepares for its annual Season of Stories and Songs.

Romaine lettuce, beef recalled just before Thanksgiving

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Romaine lettuce, beef recalled just before Thanksgiving

23 people have been infected with a Shiga toxin-producing E. coli bacteria in 11 states.

Area legislators to focus on housing policy, funding in 2019 session

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Area legislators to focus on housing policy, funding in 2019 session

Tana Senn (D-Mercer Island) is sponsoring a condo liability reform bill.

Mercer Island tree lot returns

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Mercer Island tree lot returns

The beloved holiday tradition will be in a new location this year.

Budget talks continue in wake of Prop 1 failure

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Budget talks continue in wake of Prop 1 failure

Cuts are suggested for YFS, fire department, police department and parks department.

King County Flood Control District approves 2019 Budget on Nov. 5. Photo courtesy of King County Flood Control District.

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King County Flood Control District approves $93 million budget

2019 District Budget will maintain current flood protection services

The Council recognized the AFIS program as it celebrates 30 years of assisting law enforcement throughout King County. Councilmembers, AFIS staff and King County Sheriff Mitzi Johanknecht join AFIS regional manager, Carol Gillespie. Photo courtesy of King County.

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King County Council recognizes county’s Automated Fingerprint Information System (AFIS)

For three decades, AFIS has helped law enforcement solve thousands of cases.

Harvest Market returns Nov. 18

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Harvest Market returns Nov. 18

The event is the last one of the Mercer Island Farmers Market’s 2018 season.

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King County approves gun warning sign requirement

Warning signs must be posted in all King County gun stores and firing ranges.

Island Park kindergarteners sing “You’re a Grand Old Flag” at the school’s Veterans Day assembly on Nov. 8. Photo courtesy of Craig Degginger

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Veterans Day at Island Park

Students celebrate veterans during assembly.