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Officers arrest shoplifter at business | Mercer Island police blotter

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MI Harvest Market to feature Great Gourd Showdown

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Oct. 7 Art Showcase by Israeli Children debuts at SJCC

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November 5, 2024 11:30 am

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King County Elections emphasizes safety, security in voting process

Office issues news release in response to ballot drop box fires in Vancouver, Portland

BySteve Hunter • October 29, 2024 4:36 pm

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Williams to discuss ‘Spirit Whales & Sloth Tales’ book at library

Co-author David B. Williams will discuss the new book “Spirit Whales & Sloth Tales: Fossils of Washington State” at 6:30…

November 4, 2024 11:00 am

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MI Planning Commission recruitment extended

The recruitment for a position on the city of Mercer Island Planning Commission has been extended and is now open…

November 4, 2024 8:30 am

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MIHS boys and girls win state cross country team titles

Pair of Islanders notch individual crowns.

ByAndy Nystrom • November 10, 2024 5:00 pm

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Study Smart, Save Big—Get Connected NOW Without Breaking the Bank

As students in Washington return to school, they are prioritizing quality, affordable, and flexible internet service options. They need internet…

By Andy Colley • August 29, 2024 1:30 am

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Adam Smith and Kim Schrier will retain Congress seats | Election 2024

Smith represents the 9th Congressional District and Schrier represents the 8th Congressional District.

November 5, 2024 9:40 pm

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Early general election results are released

Rundown on districts 9 and 41

ByAndy Nystrom • November 5, 2024 8:30 pm

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MIHS is in good hands with offensive and defensive coordinators

Drayton and Chambers relish their roles with football squad.

ByAndy Nystrom • November 7, 2024 3:30 pm

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MIHS football set for district playoffs

Mercer Island High School’s football team defeated Highline High School, 51-6, on Nov. 2 to remain undefeated this season. The…

November 4, 2024 8:30 am

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48 hours in Boston and Quincy | Meanderings by Mindy Stern

Travel column by local writer Mindy Stern.

November 5, 2024 11:00 am

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Turning over a new leaf on life at Rotary Park | Hamer

For four hours on Sunday, Oct. 27, a super group of folks raked a large “Leaf Labyrinth.”

By John Hamer, For the Reporter • November 4, 2024 1:39 pm

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Rimini Ristorante opened last month to rave reviews – savor a true taste of Italy on the Kirkland waterfront! Rimini photos Sponsored

Rimini’s impressive opening with a bang!

Tradition with a twist: With food, wine, service & song, Italy comes…

September 2, 2024 6:00 am

Marysville cancer survivor Robin Sparks wakes up every day with optimism. “I’m hopeful… I wake up every morning thinking, ‘It’s a great day to fight cancer’ because I live each day believing ‘today’s the day we will have a major medical breakthrough that will end cancer as we know it.” Photo courtesy of C-Suite Center for Hope. Sponsored

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Marysville center leads fight against cancer

August 26, 2024 6:00 am

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How one chamber is using eIMPACT to drive economic growth

Learn how Greater Federal Way Chamber of Commerce is making their data…

August 12, 2024 6:30 am

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Your house versus the White House | Greg Asimakoupoulos

I am reminded of the words of a first century carpenter-turned-rabbi who said, “A house divided against itself cannot stand.”

ByGreg Asimakoupoulos Greg Asimakoupoulos • November 5, 2024 11:41 am

Vote yes on the state’s four citizen initiatives | Guest column Opinion

Vote yes on the state’s four citizen initiatives | Guest column

Vote yes, pay less, writes a Mercer Island mother of three.

By Lori Otto Punke, Mercer Island resident • October 24, 2024 5:00 pm

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Republican Dave Reichert, left, and Democrat Bob Ferguson, right, are competing in Washington’s 2024 governor’s race. (Photos courtesy of campaigns) Northwest

Ferguson defeats Reichert in governor’s race | Election 2024

Democrats have won 10 straight gubernatorial contests.

By Jerry Cornfield, Washington State Standard • November 5, 2024 10:00 am

Election workers open mail in a new secure room at Thurston County’s elections office. The county invested in a separate room to open mail after it was sent an envelope containing fentanyl last year. (Laurel Demkovich/Washington State Standard) Northwest

How one WA county upped security ahead of the election

Thurston County, like others, made changes in response to evolving threats and other concerns around ballot processing.

By Laurel Demkovich, Washington State Standard • November 2, 2024 8:00 am

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