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‘School funding crisis’ town hall in Bellevue urges WA to fix the gaps

Educators, school district leaders, PTSAs and families gather at Newport High

Mercer Island police are investigating a possible homicide-suicide that occurred Dec. 30 at this residence in the 8400 block of Southeast 46th Street. Andy Nystrom/ Sound Publishing

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Mercer Island police investigate possible homicide-suicide

Discover two deceased individuals — a female in her late 70s and a male in his late 40s

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Mercer Island man sentenced for attempted sexual abuse of teen on aircraft

72-year-old man groped 15-year-old girl on Delta flight in 2021 from Atlanta to Seattle

Attendees display their signs at the “School Funding Crisis” Eastside Town Hall on Jan. 8 at Sammamish High School in Bellevue. Andy Nystrom/ staff photo

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People speak up at ‘School Funding Crisis’ Eastside Town Hall

‘We cannot keep going the status quo of funding in Washington state,’ Renton teacher says

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Police arrest Kent suspect in Mercer Island child luring incident

Arrest Aug. 18 in June case on Mercer Island

Congressman Adam Smith. Courtesy photo

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Smith leads in 9th Congressional District race | Election 2022

In the race for United States Representative in Congressional District 9, incumbent Adam Smith leads the way in…

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Adam Smith vs. Doug Basler: U.S. Congressional District 9 race

In the Congressional District 9 race for United States Representative, incumbent Adam Smith will take on Doug Basler…

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Early results are in for 9th CD and LD 41 primaries

King County Elections posted the first round of results for tonight’s primary, including 9th Congressional District and Legislative…

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Congressman Smith faces five challengers for 9th District seat

District spans from Bellevue and south Seattle down through Renton, Tukwila, Kent, Federal Way and Tacoma.

Avi Schiffmann, left, and Marco Burstein at Harvard University. Courtesy photo

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Mercer Islander and Harvard classmate launch website to aid Ukrainians in need of shelter

Internet activist also developed one of the first and largest coronavirus tracking websites.

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Heitman will soon lead Renton Regional Fire Authority

To leave Mercer Island Fire Department; finalist in 2017 to be Puget Sound Fire chief

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Smith, Basler running for District 9 Congress seat

Republican challenger takes on Democrat incumbent.

The Seattle Mariners honored Ed Pepple, who threw out the first pitch at a game after he retired. Seattle Mariners Twitter

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Legendary Mercer Island basketball coach Ed Pepple dies at age 88

Led Islanders to four state titles.

Pictured is the Mercer Island East Link Light Rail project earlier this year. Courtesy of the city of Mercer Island

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City of Mercer Island prepares to take legal action against Sound Transit

Council says city has reached an impasse with agency on Bus/Rail Interchange design.

Customers buying high volume of products at cannabis shops

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Customers buying high volume of products at cannabis shops

Retail establishments get the green light to remain open during COVID-19 pandemic.

Nationals’ Voth notches first big-league win against Mets

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Nationals’ Voth notches first big-league win against Mets

Former Kentwood, UW star tosses five scoreless innings, allowing one hit in MLB start

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World Cup may be coming to Seattle in 2026

The United Bid that won out names Seattle as one of 23 potential host city candidates.