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COVID-19 — What you need to know today

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COVID-19 — What you need to know today

Coronavirus pandemic continues worldwide. How is it impacting King County today?

Protesters hold signs advocating for a veto on Senate Bill 5395. Photo by Cameron Sheppard, WNPA News Service

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Protesters blast Legislature’s sex education directive

Republican lawmakers attempt to make the bill a ballot issue for November elections.

Athletic practices and competitions cancelled through April 24 due to coronavirus outbreak

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Athletic practices and competitions cancelled through April 24 due to coronavirus outbreak

By Andy Nystrom and Benjamin Olson

Photo by Haley Ausbun. The Renton Community Center, located at 1715 Maple Valley Highway, was closed until March 31 after the family of a preschooler in a program there told the city they had been exposed to a case of the novel coronavirus, COVID-19. Pictured: signage about the closure on the door of the center.

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Live COVID-19 Coverage: March 12

March 12, 2020

Gov. Jay Inslee speaks about closing all schools for six weeks in King, Pierce and Snohomish counties during a press conference on Thursday afternoon. Photo courtesy of tvw.org

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Governor closes all King, Snohomish and Pierce schools through April 24

Local school districts already had announced multiple week closures due to COVID-19.

COVID-19 — What you need to know today

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COVID-19 — What you need to know today

More cases and deaths were reported in King County as the governor works to shut down large events

Photo courtesy of Mercer Island Sister City Association                                Most of the Mercer Island delegation in Thonon, France, overlooking Lac Leman (Lake Geneva).

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Sister city relationship continues

Mercer Island mayor signs agreement with mayor of Thonon les Bains, France.

Scammed out of $35K in gift cards | POLICE BLOTTER

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Scammed out of $35K in gift cards | POLICE BLOTTER

Recent calls received by the Mercer Island Police Department.

Outbreak - Today’s latest news on COVID-19

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Outbreak – Today’s latest news on COVID-19

74 more cases have been reported in King County.

Games are being postponed in response to coronavirus outbreak

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Games are being postponed in response to coronavirus outbreak

In response to the recent coronavirus outbreak, Eastside schools are taking precautions when it comes to sporting events.

Declutter your body and mind | Health column

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Declutter your body and mind | Health column

A monthly health column about naturopathic medicine.

VIOLET O. JESBERG

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VIOLET O. JESBERG

Violet O. Jesberg, of Mercer Island, died on February 28, 2020. She was 93.

Mercer Island Football Club teams net championships

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Mercer Island Football Club teams net championships

Boys and girls soccer teams from Mercer Island Football Club dominated at the Washington Youth Soccer Founders Cup…