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Week in Review: A Look Back at The Top Stories From the Past Week

Here's a recap of some of the top stories from the past week on Mercer Island Patch.

Agent: Statistics Paint a Varied Picture

Reports are rampant about the state of the housing market. Some statistics point to an accelerated improvement, if only by small steps. Some still list a decline in price, but slower than before.

Police Blotter: Multiple Arrests, A High School Student Beaten, and Plants Stolen from Local Home

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The following information from May 1-6 was supplied by the Mercer Island Police Department. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.

Interstate 90 Lawsuit to Stop Light Rail Sent Back to State Supreme Court

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A ruling that dismissed a group's lawsuit that would have blocked the use of the Interstate 90 bridge for Sound Transit light rail is headed to the State Supreme court, the group announced.

Your Photos Could Help Tell Mercer Island's Story

As part of an Arcadia Publishing project - a publisher known for their local pictorial history books - Mercer Island resident and author Priscilla Padgett is seeking photo contributions for a planned Mercer Island edition.

Police Blotter: Multiple Arrests and a Stolen iPhone

The following information from May 7-9 was supplied by the Mercer Island Police Department. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.

Mercer Island High Students Come Up Big at International DECA Conference

Three  students placed in the top ten internationally at the recent DECA International Career Development Conference in Salt Lake City.

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