Andy Nystrom / Mercer Island Reporter - InvestigateWest

Andy Nystrom has covered news for the Mercer Island Reporter for the last five years.

A beloved Mercer Island teacher was accused twice of sexual misconduct with students. The school district kept it quiet.

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A beloved Mercer Island teacher was accused twice of sexual misconduct with students. The school district kept it quiet.

Gary "Chris" Twombley was put on administrative leave in December 2023

August 11, 2025

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