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Taylor Swift CD stolen; Baja Blast, cake and cigarettes swiped at Chevron | Police blotter

A sampling from the most recent Mercer Island police blotter.

New protocols set for Sea-Tac Airport

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New protocols set for Sea-Tac Airport

Strategy to ensure the health, well-being of passengers, visitors and workers

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King County sheriff releases message about Minneapolis Police officer

Mitzi Johanknecht calls video of officer kneeling on neck of George Floyd ‘heartbreaking and disturbing’

State Parks offers three free days in June

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State Parks offers three free days in June

No pass needed June 6, 7 and 13

Macklemore will perform as part of a virtual concert June 10 to raise money for All In Wa, a group formed to support people in need because of the COVID-19 outbreak. COURTESY PHOTO

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Group launches All In Wa fund to raise $65M for COVID-19 crisis relief

Fundraising includes a virtual concert June 10 featuring Pearl Jam, Macklemore and others

Local musicians hold virtual benefit concert for mental health

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Local musicians hold virtual benefit concert for mental health

The stream-a-thon supports NAMI Eastside and nonprofit Hold Your Crown

How to report unemployment fraud

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How to report unemployment fraud

The Snoqualmie Police Department and the Washington State Employment Security Department (ESD) have seen a dramatic rise in…

Motorcycle fatality increase a cause for concern | Washington State Patrol

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Motorcycle fatality increase a cause for concern | Washington State Patrol

12 deaths in April across state

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Rampant false unemployment claims, car prowls | Mercer Island police blotter

A sample from the most recent Mercer Island police log.

Sound Transit to get $166.3 million federal grant for COVID-19 response

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Sound Transit to get $166.3 million federal grant for COVID-19 response

Funds for operating costs, maintenance, disinfecting vehicles and keeping drivers safe

A few people wear face masks when the city of Enumclaw recently had a “downtown cruise” where people drove around downtown to order food from local restaurants. RAY MILLER-STILL, Enumclaw Courier-Herald

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King County directive to wear face coverings in effect May 18

Effort to help slow spread of COVID-19

John Schreuder, MD FAAP, Mercer Island Pediatrics

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Quarantine reflections from a Mercer Island physician

By John Schreuder, MD FAAP, Mercer Island Pediatrics

Bellevue teacher arrested on child rape charges

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Bellevue teacher arrested on child rape charges

A Bellevue School District teacher was arrested at his home May 14 on charges of child molestation, rape…