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Ed Pepple Court Being Unveiled
Honoring the winningest high school basketball coach in Washington state. Article by Greg Asimakoupoulos | Photography by Gavin Cree A year of major sports celebrations in our area, including a Super Bowl Championship and hosting the World Cup, concludes with a community celebration recognizing a local legendary coach. The naming and unveiling of Ed Pepple Court at Mercer Island High School will take place on December 18th. This long-awaited celebration, that is open to the public, honors the...
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Crest Champions Mercer Island Youth
Every student deserves a place where they can learn, grow, and feel that they belong. Article by Jennifer Crespi & Marna Abrams | Photography by Beverly vanHartesvelt For more than 50 years, some Mercer Island students have found their place at Crest Learning Center. Crest has long served students whose educational journeys may look different from the traditional high school experience. Some students come to Crest seeking a smaller learning environment. Others benefit from additional...
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Mercer Island Style
Style Isn’t What You Wear. It’s How You Live Article by Chris Ishii | Photography by Various Every fall, magazines celebrate style. Fashion. Design. Trends. New ideas. In our own way, we all make choices about how we present ourselves—whether for comfort, purpose, celebration, or simply the rhythm of everyday life. But is style simply about what you wear? Or is it really about how you live? We believe it's reflected in the homes we create, the meals we share, the businesses we build, the...
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Style + Beauty
Where Style Listens Back
Fashion inspired by the women who wear it every day. Article by Chris Ishii | Photography by Various On an island known for its quiet confidence and refined taste, Hip Zephyr has become something more than a boutique—it’s a living conversation about style. Step inside and you feel it immediately: the rhythm of racks curated with intention, the ease of pieces that move from morning to evening, and the quiet assurance that what you’re seeing has been chosen not just for trend, but for truth. At...
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