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Sutter named new Mercer Island police chief

Special to the Reporter

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French thriving in her new role as MIYFSF executive director

She has been working on the Island since March.

Graphic courtesy of the city of Mercer Island

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Islanders can supply feedback on playground project

Residents have until July 8 to comment on the proposed site plan and play equipment selection of the…

Traffic slows as it moves around the bend of northbound I-5 through north Everett on May 22, 2024. (Sound Publishing file photo)

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Washington’s population exceeds 8 million

More than 68% of the growth occurred in the state’s five largest metropolitan counties

A gray wolf. Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife

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Vote nears on ending ‘endangered’ status for WA wolves

The Department of Fish and Wildlife’s recommendation is to downlist wolves from “endangered” to “sensitive.”

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Fighting ovarian cancer one step at a time at SummeRun 5K

MI’s Rivkin Center leads the way at 31st annual event.

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MIPD corporal discusses personal safety for all Islanders

Also: Summer water safety tips.

Auburn Police Officer Jeffrey Nelson is escorted out of the courtroom following the guilty verdict at his murder trial June 27, 2024. (Ken Lambert / The Seattle Times / Pool)

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Auburn police officer Jeffrey Nelson guilty of murder

Jury reached a verdict in the case of first Washington police officer to be tried under Initiative 940.

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Thief rides off with unattended electric scooter | Mercer Island police blotter

Selected reports June 18-23.

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MIPD reminds public that consumer fireworks can’t be discharged locally

July 4 is nearly upon us and things will be different in the fireworks realm on Mercer Island…

The River Eye winds through Lower Slaughter. Photo courtesy of Mindy Stern

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A weeklong walk in England’s Cotswolds | Meanderings by Mindy Stern

Introducing a new travel column for the Mercer Island Reporter by local writer Mindy Stern.

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Groove Fusion entertains Juneteenth crowd

From left to right, top, Mercer Island High School jazz quintet Groove Fusion members are Alanna Larson, drums,…

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State Capitol Building in Olympia.

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Poll: WA voters want their lawmakers working all year long

Most Washington voters want their lawmakers to be at the Legislature in session during the entire year, according…