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SAVE Act could disenfranchise millions of voters

Congressman reports law could cost Washingtonians over $361 million just to register to vote.

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MI fourth-grader receives Seattle Children’s Hospital Community Day Hope award

Emerson Vivion was diagnosed with leukemia in 2023.

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MI city workers halt sanitary sewer overflow at pump station

City warns public about possibly contaminated water in Lake Washington.

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Subject steals books from church | Mercer Island police blotter

Selected reports April 1-3.

Muddle, age 12 weeks. Photo by Mindy Stern

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Portland, and a puppy | Meanderings by Mindy Stern

Travel column by local writer Mindy Stern.

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SJCC brings Seattle Jewish teens together for J-Serve

Jewish teens from across the greater Seattle area joined together for J-Serve, an international day of service empowering…

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MIPD holds inaugural gun buyback event

Mercer Island Police Department officers collected 61 unwanted firearms at their first anonymous and voluntary gun buyback event…

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King County Prosecuting Attorney Leesa Manion testifying to the King County Council about budget cut impacts.

Northwest

King County budget deficit could bring big consequences

A new Senate bill related to property taxes is seen as one way to mitigate the effects.

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MIHS students present sexual assault awareness assembly

Islanders aim to educate and empower their peers.

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Island Park PTA presents International Night

The Island Park Elementary School PTA held an International Night on April 3 at the school. There were…

A 23andMe 2013 genome testing kit. Photo courtesy of Wikipedia/Creative Commons

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How to delete genetic data from 23andMe

Washington state residents have a right to genetic data privacy and ability to request data deletion.

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London parade dignitaries invite MIHS marching band to prestigious event

Locals will perform on New Year’s Day 2026 in London.

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Resident reports that e-bikers ran over and injured her dog | Mercer Island police blotter

Selected reports March 26-31.