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Cyclists will travel on Island during Obliteride fundraiser on Aug. 10

An abundance of cyclists will be rolling on Mercer Island this Saturday during the Fred Hutch Cancer Center’s…

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Resident suffers $10K loss in phone scam | Mercer Island police blotter

Selected reports July 30-Aug. 4.

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MIPD detectives determine no incident of luring on July 22

Mercer Island Police Department (MIPD) detectives have determined that the report police received on July 22 was not…

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Lights, camera, sea monster

Students from Mercer Island’s Youth Theatre Northwest (YTN) filmed “The Drowned,” featuring sea monster Swampy, during the week…

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DSHS brings Mobile Office to the Island on Aug. 21 / City briefs

Mercer Island’s Youth and Family Services Department is partnering with the Department of Social and Human Services (DSHS)…

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Pride in the Park on tap for Aug. 24/ Community briefs

Mercer Island’s Pride in the Park community celebration will occur from 2-5 p.m. on Aug. 24 at Mercerdale…

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Life

‘Inclusive Pebbles’: Book focuses on small acts of justice

Each author has also founded and is leading their own companies regarding diversity and racial justice.

Gov. Jay Inslee. COURTESY PHOTO, Office of the Governor

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Former Auburn man sentenced for threatening to kill Inslee

Slaughter lived in Auburn at the time of a prior case in 2021, involving threats to former Seattle…

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National Night Out focuses on crime prevention, community building

Residents meet new police chief at popular event.

Photo by Max Burchi/Sound Publishing

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Hard working volunteers help preserve Luther Burbank Park

Mercer Island parks received a needed restoration to support and preserve native plants and animals.

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Congregational Church on Mercer Island taking trips exploring racial injustice

‘We’re not called to be comfortable.’

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MIHS footballers’ bonding continues during community service project

‘We are so proud of our boys,’ booster club president says of impactful event.

DK Metcalf shares a fist bump with a young fan. Photo provided by Maria Dorsten.

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Seahawks 2024 preseason: Competitive high-intensity atmosphere

Coach Mike Macdonald: “If we get in a scrap here and there, it’s understandable.”