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    Articles by Kailan Manandic
    Eastside business booms with summer options
    Eastside business booms with summer options
    By Kailan Manandic • June 19, 2019 11:30 am

    Locals can visit numerous new developments this summer, all within Eastside communities.

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    30Bellevue offically opened for low-income individuals and families
    30Bellevue offically opened for low-income individuals and families
    By Kailan Manandic • June 19, 2019 1:30 am

    The project was created through a partnership between Imagine Housing and St. Luke’s Lutheran Church.

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    Mercer Island included a detailed map of where Verizon intends to install small cells throughout the city. Mercer Island / courtesy graphic
    Mercer Island to see another wave of small...
    By Kailan Manandic • June 12, 2019 1:30 am

    Verizon will take its turn in filling in the communication gaps on Mercer Island with small cells.

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    Mercer Island now hosts 16 new “wayfinding” signs around the city for visitors to easily locate key locations around the city. Kailan Manandic / staff photo
    Mercer Island implements ‘Wayfinding’ signs
    By Kailan Manandic • June 7, 2019 1:30 am

    The new signs will supplement and replace the previous signs that were inadequate or missing.

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    Kailan Manandic / staff photo                                (From left) Jane Broom, Microsoft Philanthropies senior director, former Washington Gov. Christine Gregoire, who now serves as CEO of Challenge Seattle, and Charlie Davis, partner and managing director at the Boston Consulting Group, speak on Microsoft’s $500 million commitment to affordable housing at a panel discussion during a Bellevue Downtown Association breakfast.
    Microsoft reveals project criteria for $500 million affordable...
    By Kailan Manandic • June 6, 2019 6:30 am

    The company will soon accept applications for projects related to affordable housing on the Eastside.

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    The first Digital First Chase bank branch opens on Mercer Island with “smart” ATMs meant to fill the traditional role of a teller while the former tellers work as financial advisers for clients. Kailan Manandic / Staff Photo
    Mercer Island sees first wave of Eastside bank...
    By Kailan Manandic • May 29, 2019 1:30 am

    Chase bank opened its first Digital First branches on the Eastside in Bellevue and Mercer Island.

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    Kailan Manandic / Staff photo                                The Boutique Lounge offers a shopping space and cushioned chairs for locals to gather and hang out.
    The Boutique Lounge open to South End shoppers
    By Kailan Manandic • May 21, 2019 1:30 am

    The shop opened on May 6 after years of planning.

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    Candidates file for November 2019 election
    Candidates file for November 2019 election
    By Kailan Manandic • May 17, 2019 1:30 am

    Locals will vote on a variety of local and county positions.

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    City council formally approved 2019 budget adjustments
    City council formally approved 2019 budget adjustments
    By Kailan Manandic • May 15, 2019 1:30 am

    The approval came after two new adjustments were presented at the May 7 council meeting.

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    The data visualized here was compiled from Apartment List’s monthly rent reports. See an interactive chart below. Kailan Manandic / data illustration
    Eastside rental market could balance out with the...
    By Kailan Manandic • May 14, 2019 6:30 am

    Eastside rent medians increased by 2.8 in the past year, a decrease in growth from previous years.

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    Legislators budgeted more than $900 million for the Eastside
    Legislators budgeted more than $900 million for the...
    By Kailan Manandic • May 11, 2019 3:30 pm

    Mercer Island will see about $715,000 of state funds allocated within the city, mainly for parks.

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    2018 savings to restore school counselors amidst budget deficits
    2018 savings to restore school counselors amidst budget...
    By Kailan Manandic • May 7, 2019 5:30 pm

    Mercer Island City Council directed staff to use $170,000 in 2018 savings to restore two positions.

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    Kailan Manandic / staff photo                                 Mercer Island City Council continues to trim budgets in hopes of mitigating a budget deficit.
    City council to restore school counselors with MIYFS...
    By Kailan Manandic • May 1, 2019 1:30 am

    The council declined a MIYFS funding offer in favor of using savings to restore the positions.

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