Emmanuel Church welcomes new rector

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Emmanuel Church welcomes new rector

The first church on Mercer Island is entering a new phase in its history.

Eastside’s Zangaglia honored for nonprofit work

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Eastside’s Zangaglia honored for nonprofit work

The HopeFest has served 6,500 low-income or homeless people in King County.

Reporter file photo of the 2016 Seafair. Kevin Clark / The Daily Herald

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MIPD’s marine patrol sees second Seafair with zero deaths

The Seafair safety emphasis began in 2002 and has decreased the number of BUIs, deaths and injuries.

Reykdal: Washington State will not arm its teachers

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Reykdal: Washington State will not arm its teachers

State Superintendent responds to Betsy Devos’ consideration to arm teachers.

Aggressive owls in Pioneer Park, city of Mercer Island warns

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Aggressive owls in Pioneer Park, city of Mercer Island warns

Owls have a distinctive call described as sounding like “Who-cooks-for-you, who-cooks-for-you-all?”

Photo by SounderBruce/Wikipedia Commons

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King County suspends detective for attacking Uber driver

The sheriff’s discipline comes as the result of violent off-duty behavior.

There will be another chance to meet the winemakers at this year’s Art Uncorked, to be held Sept. 9 in Town Center. Katie Metzger/file photo

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Art Uncorked returns to Mercer Island for fifth year

Annual festival will gathers community through art, wine and music Sept. 7.

Elk around town | Eye on MI

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Elk around town | Eye on MI

A local resident recently spotted an elk around Mercer Island.

Neighbors question impacts of ‘private community facilities’ on Mercer Island

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Neighbors question impacts of ‘private community facilities’ on Mercer Island

City hopes to address concerns with multi-phase process.

Race for King County prosecutor heats up at forum

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Race for King County prosecutor heats up at forum

Former public defender Daron Morris slams incumbent Dan Satterberg for the use of bail in the county justice…

The Eastside Lions varsity rugby squad (pictured) earned third place at Nationals in Kansas City this past May. Photo courtesy of Hugh Gladner

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Eastside Lions rugby club is thriving on the Eastside

Lions varsity squad earns third place at nationals.

Wildfire smoke causes poor air quality across region

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Wildfire smoke causes poor air quality across region

Puget Sound Clean Air Agency urges people to take precautions.

Mercer Island police, neighbors unite for National Night Out

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Mercer Island police, neighbors unite for National Night Out

The city of Mercer Island hosted the city’s 10th annual National Night Out on Aug. 7. This year…