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‘We’re really committed to helping them get through this’

Businesses and nonprofits benefit from CARES Act funding.

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Firefighters extinguish structure fire

Copious units were on the scene.

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Fall recycling event is a success

City briefs.

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Volunteers lend a hand at Arbor Day events

City and EarthCorps hold small planting gatherings.

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Youth Theatre Northwest returns to the spotlight

Katano and Swenson discuss hitting the stage in a pandemic.

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Heitner discusses ‘#Pandemic Parenting’ during presentation

Mercer Island Parent Edge holds virtual event.

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Five candidates running for Legislative District 41 seats

Ballots mailed to voters on Oct. 14.

Courtesy Photo, Immigrant Relief Fund

Inslee announces COVID-19 Immigrant Relief Fund now open for applications

$40 million in federal funds to be distributed

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King County 2020 unemployment numbers. Source: Washington State Employment Security Department

Boeing, coronavirus likely to impact King County economy

Unemployment remained high in September.

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Eleven indicted in illegal marijuana trafficking investigation

Allegedly shipped illegal marijuana across the U.S.; locations in six South County cities searched

Ray Austin is the union president and 20-year veteran of Mercer Island Fire Department.

Don’t lose your Mercer Island Fire Department | Guest column

Guest column

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News
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Time’s up for Francisco as he retires

He surveys thousands of old watch batteries awaiting recycling.

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Recovery Beyond’s Russell to speak at Rotary meeting

Virtual presentation set for Oct. 27.

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Bulletin Board

Mercer Island hires new director of parks and recreation

Jessi Bon, an Island resident who led the parks department in Sammamish, will start on Aug. 1.

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Train Derailment Results in Urgent Plea for Blood Donors

Emergency making huge demands on community supply.

 

AG Ferguson, Amazon sue over “get rich quick” scam

Customers promised easy income, but got empty promises instead.

 

WSDOT releases Gray Notebook 67

WSDOT highlights its strategic direction in this edition of the agency’s quarterly Continue reading...

 

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Sports
In this file photo from March 2020, the Federal Way High School boys basketball team reacts in the final minutes of the state quarterfinals game against Mt. Si High School. File photo

New guidelines released for return of prep sports in WA

The new plan places counties and sports in three-tier systems. No signs of a quicker return to play.

 

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Life
Lisa Rosenblum is the director of the King County Library System.
Reel Fest winners

Despite COVID-19, King County libraries still put on a show

Guest column from Lisa Rosenblum.

 

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Marketplace
David Good, owner of The Green Door in Seattle.

Let your assumptions about cannabis go up in smoke

Learn more about consumption methods for medical cannabis

 

Former Bellevue Football assistant head coach publishes his side of the story

A national championship, 12 state championships and many investigations

 

Indoor or outdoor? How cannabis growing conditions affect potency and flavor

Seattle store offers insights into Washington’s growing cannabis industry

 

Enrichment comes full circle: healthy soils, healthy businesses, healthy families!

Home delivery service helps restaurants, farmers, and the people of Puget Sound

 

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Opinion
Federal Way resident Bob Roegner is a former mayor of Auburn. Contact bjroegner@comcast.net.
Inside Politics

In politics, why is everything blue or red? | Roegner

The election could get even stranger.

 

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U.S. Attorney Brian T. Moran appoints election officer for the Western District of Washington

Assistant U.S. attorney will oversee complaints of election fraud

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Lisa Rosenblum is the director of the King County Library System.
Reel Fest winners

Despite COVID-19, King County libraries still put on a show

Guest column from Lisa Rosenblum.

 

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