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Improving supply helps slow escalating home prices

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Mercer Island seeks partner to develop commuter parking and mixed-use project

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Mercer Island seeks partner to develop commuter parking and mixed-use project

Project is cited at the old Tully’s location and on city-owned land.

Islanders enjoy wine, music and more at Art Uncorked

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Islanders enjoy wine, music and more at Art Uncorked

One of Mercer Island’s signature events returned for its fifth year on Sept. 7.

Mercer Island students head back to class

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Mercer Island students head back to class

School district shares ‘First Day of School’ photos.

Washington schools update student discipline rules

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Washington schools update student discipline rules

The new rules will minimize suspension and expulsions for minor offenses.

Mercer Island School District, education association ratify agreement of salary increases for teachers and staff

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Mercer Island School District, education association ratify agreement of salary increases for teachers and staff

MIEA members ratified the agreement Sept. 4.

Solemates: Banishing boredom one step at a time

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Solemates: Banishing boredom one step at a time

Solemates is a walking group that is offered as a senior program through the Mercer Island Parks and…

The amended ordinance will allocate $135 million in lodging tax revenues for Safeco Field upkeep over the next two decades. Photo by Cacophony/Wikipedia Commons

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King County Council approves $135 million public investment in Safeco Field

A council committee voted to advance a last-minute “compromise” plan to fund stadium maintenance.

Mercer Island galleries to feature contemporary pieces at First Friday Art and Wine event

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Mercer Island galleries to feature contemporary pieces at First Friday Art and Wine event

Receptions will be held from 5-8 p.m. on Sept. 7.

Mercer Island school district, education association reach tentative agreement of salary increases for teachers and staff

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Mercer Island school district, education association reach tentative agreement of salary increases for teachers and staff

MIEA members will vote on tentative agreement Sept. 4.

YES partners with LWSD and BSD to address mental health and substance use issues in students sooner. Photo courtesy of Youth Eastside Services.

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Universal mental health screenings to be introduced in local middle schools

YES partners with LWSD and BSD to address mental health and substance use issues in students sooner.

MIHS Class of ’68 are 68

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MIHS Class of ’68 are 68

Islanders get together for 50th class reunion.

Totem pole donated to Covenant Shores

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Totem pole donated to Covenant Shores

A longtime Mercer Island resident carved the pole in 1992.