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Week in Review: Aug 7-13

In case you missed them, here are several of the most-popular Mercer Island news stories we reported on from the last week.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 7

Mercer Island resident Ryan Flynn caught a group of deer hanging out on West Mercer Way on Aug. 1 from his bicycle

MONDAY, AUGUST 8

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A monthly wetland bird survey is important documentation for seeking funding and tracking the health of the wetland.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 9

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King County Councilwoman Jane Hague faces three challengers in the Aug. 16 primary.

Online contest by Coca-Cola will award grant money to 'America's Favorite Park;' all you have to do is vote and spread the word.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 10

Kevin Mincio is 3,000 miles into a 4,200-mile bike ride in support of Team Jesse, a foundation he helped create to support the families of fallen soldiers.

The following information from July 25-Aug. 3 was supplied by the Mercer Island Police Department. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 11

Around 100 people waved signs and shouted slogans in front of U.S. Rep. Dave Reichert's office on Mercer Island as onlookers shouted support and passing motorist honked horns in support.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 12

A girl's birthday goal of raising $300 for water has now passed $1 million about three weeks following her death after a car crash.

The legislation to impose the fee on local drivers now has the support of Mercer Island's representative on the King County Council, reversing her earlier opposition to the plan.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 13

The games will start at 2:45 p.m. Sunday at Everest Park in Kirkland.


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