Business
China’s push for high-tech dominance
The country’s control of rare earth metals will give it a key advantage in this fight.
Life
New survey gauges what climate change means to residents of Mercer Island, other Seattle-area cities
The survey was put out by the King County-Cities Climate Collaboration (K4C).
Northwest
Changes coming to Port of Seattle Police Department
Hiring practices, commitment to diversity, use of force
News
Task force will tackle issues of racial justice, police reform
Inslee names civil rights activists, pastors, and cops to panel that may forge ideas for new laws
News
Inslee forms state task force to address policing and racial justice
24 members includes families who have lost loved ones; police officials
Life
‘Be Kind to Your Mind’ art contest winners announced
The contest worked to promoted Mental Health Awareness Month in Mercer Island.
News
Water system upgrade projects have begun; work expected to continue through the summer
2020 water system improvements, enacted by Oceanside Construction, began June 15.
News
King County to distribute 25 million face coverings to residents, businesses
Each of 39 cities in county to get a shipment
Northwest
Inslee announces updated religious, faith-based services guidance
Modified Phase 1, Phase 2 allow indoor services at 25% capacity or 200 people, whichever is less