Andy Nystrom

Congressman Adam Smith. Courtesy photo

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 early returns. According to King County Elections’… Continue reading

 

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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 in the Nov. 8 general election. Smith… Continue reading

 

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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 District 41 tallies. In the 9th, incumbent… Continue reading

 

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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.

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

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.

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

Heitman will soon lead Renton Regional Fire Authority

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

Steve Heitman
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Smith, Basler running for District 9 Congress seat

Republican challenger takes on Democrat incumbent.

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

Legendary Mercer Island basketball coach Ed Pepple dies at age 88

Led Islanders to four state titles.

The Seattle Mariners honored Ed Pepple, who threw out the first pitch at a game after he retired. Seattle Mariners Twitter
Pictured is the Mercer Island East Link Light Rail project earlier this year. Courtesy of the city of Mercer Island

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.

Pictured is the Mercer Island East Link Light Rail project earlier this year. Courtesy of the city of Mercer Island
Customers buying high volume of products at cannabis shops

Customers buying high volume of products at cannabis shops

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

Customers buying high volume of products at cannabis shops
Nationals’ Voth notches first big-league win against Mets

Nationals’ Voth notches first big-league win against Mets

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

Nationals’ Voth notches first big-league win against Mets

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.