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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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Zahn appointed to 41st Legislative District seat

Top three candidates included Island’s Weinberg.

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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.”

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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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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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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State Champs!

Bellevue wraps up undefeated season with 3A state title.

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Man goes missing in Lake Washington near Mercer Island

The Mercer Island Police Department (MIPD) Marine Patrol unit was part of an immense rescue response in search…

Photo courtesy of the Bellevue Fire Department Twitter page

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Mercer Island Marine Patrol recovers Bellevue man who drowned in Lake Washington

Mercer Island’s Marine Patrol recovered an adult male who drowned in Lake Washington at approximately 5:30 p.m. June…

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McGovern completes his wish by shopping for young patients

Mercer Island teen visits Macy’s in Bellevue.

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Smith, Basler running for District 9 Congress seat

Republican challenger takes on Democrat incumbent.

Meet The Bored Baker of Bellevue

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Meet The Bored Baker of Bellevue

Youth keeps busy with blog during down time from school closures.

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.

Newport girls set to take on Issaquah tonight at districts

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Newport girls set to take on Issaquah tonight at districts

Playing aggressive basketball every single quarter will be a vital part of the game plan for Newport’s girls…

Eastside Prep’s Kumar swings his way to state tournament

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Eastside Prep’s Kumar swings his way to state tournament

Bellevue resident trains at Eastside Tennis Center in Kirkland.