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Mercer Island Youth Drug Prevention Group Wins State Prevention Award
The award was issued by the Washington State Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery and presented by Lieutenant Governor Brad Owen.

The award was issued by the Washington State Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery and presented by Lieutenant Governor Brad Owen.

It's time once again for a weekend closure of the State Route 520 Bridge. The closure starts at 11 p.m. Friday and is slated to end by 5 a.m. Monday.
Patch is donating $1 for every tweet, up to $125,000, to help victims of Hurricane Sandy rebuild.
Buy one holiday drink, get one free for a friend, November 15-18 from 2-5 p.m.
The Pirate Carrying a Mermaid Optical Illusion has been named Patch's Halloween Costume in America. Its creator -- and wearer -- will receive a $5,000 prize for having the most creative and innovative costume.
If the clouds part, look to the skies for some stunning light displays this November and December.
The King County Sheriff's Office reports that a man chased from Snoqualmie to Bellevue on Tuesday, Nov. 6 was caught because his car ran out of gas.
Local businesses salute our service men and women with special deals year-round, as well as on Veterans Day.
The state Department of Ecology is holding a public hearing on a city-approved plan that changes the way Mercer Island manages its shoreline on Nov. 8 at the Mercer Island Community & Event Center.
All proceeds from Thrift Shop sales support Mercer Island Youth and Family Services.
We'll have live coverage throughout the day and results Tuesday night for Washington state. Join us for the conversation.
Mercer Island Police Officer Rob Jira offers several crime prevention tips to prevent car prowls, which typically increase on Mercer Island in the fall and winter months.
The honor for Dr. York was awarded for "outstanding and meritorious service to the profession and community". She opened her dental practice on Mercer Island in 2003 with fellow dentist Dr. Rebecca Zerngast.
Halloween is Wednesday, Oct. 31 — Here's how to ensure it remains safe & fun!
The Halloween forecast for Mercer Island is 100 percent chance of rain, a high near 59 and south wind from 8-13 mph, according to the National Weather Service Seattle.
Pepple will be inducted in a ceremony before kickoff of the Seahawks - Minnesota Vikings game at CenturyLink Field, on Sunday, Nov. 4.
We've compiled some resources for individuals and businesses who want to help East Coast residents deal with the aftermath and cleanup after the havoc of Sandy.
Raffle tickets are $10 and 100% of the proceeds benefit Komen Puget Sound.
The pink "Tie Guy" program is part of a Komen Puget Sound’s efforts to to strengthen the male voice in the breast cancer movement. The Power of a Promise luncheon attracted 450 participants who donated over $218,000.
The Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission approved Puget Sound Energy's request to reduce natural gas rates for customers started Nov. 1. The Bellevue-based company serves more than 785,000 statewide.