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Work commences on Xing Hua development project/ Briefs

Excavation and foundation work recently commenced on the Xing Hua mixed-use development (7750 29th Ave. SE), a new…

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MI Municipal Court is thriving in temporary Newcastle digs

Court was relocated after city hall closure.

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Suspect driving stolen truck flees from officers | Mercer Island police blotter

Selected reports July 1-8.

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I-90 and I-405 closures set for this weekend

Washington State Department of Transporation (WSDOT) has announced closures of both eastbound Interstate 90 and Interstate 405 that…

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Island is no longer under emergency water restrictions, city says

Reservoir tanks have refilled to adequate levels.

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Visit with a cop

Mercer Island Police Department officer Kristina Lum visited with summer school students at Northwood Elementary on July 8…

Alfie at his favorite perch. Photo by Mindy Stern

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A springtime visit to Bath – and a friendly companion | Meanderings by Mindy Stern

Travel column by local writer Mindy Stern.

Photo courtesy of Sheri Edwards
Jack Dalton’s five-year engagement in the program has influenced both his personal growth and future trajectory.

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MIHS grad marks final year in YMCA Youth and Government program

On the heels of Mercer Island High School senior Jack Dalton’s final year of high school, this year…

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Several King County grocery stores on Kroger-Albertsons sale list

See the entire list, which includes Safeway, QFC and Haggen stores.

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City’s water situation has improved, but conservation efforts must continue

In the wake of a July 8 afternoon urgent request for Mercer Island residents and businesses to immediately…

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Dudley receives prestigious Congressional Award Gold Medal

MIHS rising senior attends U.S. Congress summit in D.C.

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Residents, businesses should conserve water now as MI reservoir levels drop quickly

Mercer Island City Manager Jessi Bon and Mayor Salim Nice sat before city residents during a Zoom town…

U.S. Rep. Adam Smith (D) represents the 9th Congressional District, which includes multiple cities in King County. File photo

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Congressman Smith weighs in on Supreme Court and Biden

U.S. Rep. Adam Smith (D) represents Renton, Mercer Island, Tukwila, Des Moines, Federal Way and parts of Seattle,…