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Reid, left, and Bill Wiseman at the Mercer Island Beach Club last year. Photo courtesy of Bill Wiseman

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Artemis II commander is Mercer Islander’s younger brother

Bill Wiseman reflects on his brother Reid’s historic journey.

Dalia Ziada speaks while StandWithUs Northwest Executive Director Randy Kessler, a Mercer Island resident, sits next to her during Ziada’s March 26 lecture at the Island Synagogue. Photo courtesy of Jennifer Adut

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Author/activist Dalia Ziada shares message of peace at Island Synagogue

Dalia Ziada has been amplifying her voice while fighting against antisemitism and hoping that peace comes to the…

Presenter Ben Solomon teaches seniors about home care during an ElderMove Alliance seminar at Peter Kirk Senior Center in Kirkland. Courtesy photo

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Seniors benefit from ElderMove Alliance seminars

Former Mercer Island resident Mindy Garner, who began her real estate career locally, often returns to the area…

State Sen. Lisa Wellman of the 41st Legislative District, right, speaks at a town hall on Feb. 21 as Rep. My-Linh Thai (left) and Rep. Janice Zahn listen. The event took place at the Mercer Island Community and Event Center.

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Legislators discuss taxes, education funding and more at town hall

Trio also addresses ICE at 41st Legislative District event.

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Mercer Island Senior Resource Fair focuses on health and wellness, lifestyle enrichment and more

Free event is set for March 7.

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

Districts represented include Mercer Island, Bellevue, Issaquah, Lake Washington, Northshore, Renton, Riverview, Shoreline, Snoqualmie Valley and Tukwila.

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Mercer Island police investigate homicide-suicide

Issaquah police also find two deceased people at a home.

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Zahn appointed to 41st Legislative District seat

Top three candidates included Island’s Weinberg.

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Eastside Fire & Rescue crew dispatched to help fight Palisades fire

The crew is part of a caravan that began heading south on Jan. 9 and includes firefighters and…

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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.”

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Incumbents ahead in 41st Legislative District | Election 2022

Incumbents Tana Senn and My-Linh T. Thai lead the way in a pair of Legislative District 41 general…

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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…

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.

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.

Making connections on the volleyball court

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Making connections on the volleyball court

Issaquah’s May enjoys her time with the Eagles.

Issaquah beats Mount Si in a nail-biter

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Issaquah beats Mount Si in a nail-biter

Eagles advance to 4A state tournament.

Eastlake wins a pair at Junior League Softball World Series

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Eastlake wins a pair at Junior League Softball World Series

Locals compete against U.S., world teams in Kirkland

Eastlake ready to compete in Junior League Softball World Series

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Eastlake ready to compete in Junior League Softball World Series

District 9 champs will play the Philippines in opener in Kirkland.

Gref nails second-place diving finish at state

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Gref nails second-place diving finish at state

Freshman leads the way for Eagles in Federal Way.

Soccer and hockey take center stage on vacation / Sports Scene

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Soccer and hockey take center stage on vacation / Sports Scene

When you’re on vacation, you might as well pack as many vital activities into your schedule as you…