The complications of counting COVID deaths in Washington
State relies on results of tests and death certificates in calculating the daily toll of the disease.
News
Regional homelessness authority takes first step amid COVID-19
The authority held its first meeting on Thursday.
Motorcycle fatality increase a cause for concern | Washington State Patrol
12 deaths in April across state
Rampant false unemployment claims, car prowls | Mercer Island police blotter
Seven candidates running for 41st Legislative District positions
Sound Transit to get $166.3 million federal grant for COVID-19 response
Don’t avoid the emergency department in a crisis
State issues guidance on dental care, medical appointments
Sports
Rounding the bases: MIHS Baseball holds caravan for varsity seniors
The season was cut short for Mercer Island High School’s varsity baseball team, but that wasn’t going to stop the… Continue reading
No-show season: WIAA announces cancellation of spring sports, activities
Due to the school closure extension, the cancellation includes all practices, competitions, tournaments and championships, WIAA says.
There’s still hope for spring sports, WIAA announces
WIAA still hoping to hold state championships in May
Athletic practices and competitions cancelled through April 24 due to coronavirus outbreak
Islanders possess young talent on soccer pitch
Mercer Island wrestlers place at state folkstyle wrestling championships
Life
Medic One Foundation’s Gratitude Meals offer support to first responders, local businesses
The initiative provides hearty lunches to first responders staffing the COVID-19 testing sites as they work to test their colleagues.
UW students create Spira app to gather COVID-19 data
The app was created to screen for respiratory diseases but the teen creators shifted their focus once the COVID-19 outbreak began.
Opinion
Quarantine reflections from a Mercer Island physician
By John Schreuder, MD FAAP, Mercer Island Pediatrics I miss so many “normal” things right now. I miss seeing friends Continue reading...
Northwest
Inslee changes course, says diners won’t have to sign in
Restaurants may still ask customers for information that contact tracers could use to stop an outbreak.
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Ryan Companies shares plans for former Mercer Island Farmers Insurance building
Mercer Island council reallocates HR savings, reschedules planned budget discussions
Rampant false unemployment claims, car prowls | Mercer Island police blotter
City manager sheds light on Mercer Island’s finances
Tenants demand more relief from Eastside low-income housing provider
