Mercer Island declares local emergency; bans fireworks

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Mercer Island declares local emergency; bans fireworks

The city manager for Mercer Island has declared a local emergency because of water supply issues, along with banning fireworks. The announcement comes after a pipe break last month, following a major supply line break. On April 3, a water main leak made the ground unstable and triggered threats of a landslide, according to officials. It forced around 20 families to evacuate near Mercer Island High School, which closed for the day. Past coverage:…