Inside the lobby at the Google office in Kirkland. Photo courtesy of Runner1928

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Kirkland employees protest sexual misconduct in Google walkout

Google’s Kirkland campus took part in the worldwide protest of sexual misconduct within the company.

Mercer Island’s Roanoke Inn receives first ever ‘legacy business’ award from the county

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Mercer Island’s Roanoke Inn receives first ever ‘legacy business’ award from the county

The Island’s oldest business received a 2018 John D. Spellman Award for historic preservation.

Mercer Island galleries debut new art at First Friday

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Mercer Island galleries debut new art at First Friday

Islanders enjoyed paintings, wine and conversation at the event.

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Fall housing market shifts

Residential real estate snapshot for Mercer Island

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Former Tully’s locations spring back to life

Following the coffee chain’s collapse earlier this year, other Eastside businesses are moving in.

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Self-driving car conference on Sept. 19

Tickets can be found online at transpogroup.com/avconference.html

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Improving supply helps slow escalating home prices

Real estate news

Mercer Island entrepreneur runs huge weed industry magazine

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Mercer Island entrepreneur runs huge weed industry magazine

Greg James runs Marijuana Venture, the leading legal pot industry magazine in the country.

Island Treats opens downtown Mercer Island storefront

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Island Treats opens downtown Mercer Island storefront

Ann Peterson’s business has moved beyond her kitchen garage and into a storefront.

CitySurf pop-up pool could open this summer on Eastside

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CitySurf pop-up pool could open this summer on Eastside

A Sammamish couple hopes to break ground on a permanent indoor surf facility later this year.

Barrels wine bar set to open June 20 in Mercer Island

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Barrels wine bar set to open June 20 in Mercer Island

Joe and Tina Kennedy are hoping to open a new wine bar on the island soon.

Sound Publishing appoints new president and vice president

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Sound Publishing appoints new president and vice president

Josh O’Connor is the new president and publisher while Terry Ward is the new vice president.

Seattle head tax worries Eastside business organizations

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Seattle head tax worries Eastside business organizations

Seattle has passed a head tax to help fund homelessness services.