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Hey hey Mercer Island! Your one-stop source for local news is here. Continue reading for all the updates. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How far can Mercer Island's undefeated boys tennis team go this year?
  • Why are Mercer Island's new Link transfers still so frustrating?

Also on today's calendar: Fall Coats | MI Thrift Shop and 8 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a paper airplane that can't fly? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Sunny to partly cloudy, with a high of 67 and low of 49 degrees.
  • Thursday: Partly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 70, low: 53.
  • Friday: Breezy; a little p.m. rain, with a high of 67 and low of 50 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• MIHS boys tennis is tearing it up on the court (mi-reporter.com) — Mercer Island High School's boys varsity tennis team is undefeated in KingCo play and ranked among the top high school teams nationally, with standout singles and doubles players leading the way. Coaches and captains say deep talent, strong chemistry, and a supportive sideline culture are powering this remarkable season and could earn Mercer Island its first-ever invite to a national championship tournament.
   

• Duplicative services and commuter route truncation, again (seattletransitblog.com) — Mercer Island transit riders are feeling the effects of recent bus route changes that now force more transfers to Link light rail at South Bellevue and Mercer Island stations. The piece explains how congestion, station layout, and the city's past opposition to an 80th Avenue transfer point make connections slower and less convenient, while urging agencies and local governments to improve reliability and bus priority.
   

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  • Reconnecting With Native Plants And First Foods At Seattle's Daybreak Star (underscore.news)

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