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Sound Publishing will offer matching advertising grants to businesses affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Mercer Island Reporter offers matching advertising grants to businesses affected by COVID-19

Sound Publishing is launching a new program to help local companies spread the news that they’re open for…

Ryan Companies shares plans for former Mercer Island Farmers Insurance building

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Ryan Companies shares plans for former Mercer Island Farmers Insurance building

An exterior building, streetscape renovations and more were announced.

Like similar businesses across King, Snohomish and Pierce counties, Bothell restaurant Hana Sushi closed due to public-health concerns. Sound Publishing file photo

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Inslee changes course, says diners won’t have to sign in

Restaurants may still ask customers for information that contact tracers could use to stop an outbreak.

Goodness Grazers’ owner and founder Maggie Dickinson preparing a platter. Photo courtesy Maggie Dickinson

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New Mercer Island food company finds success amid pandemic

Goodness Grazers, which launched in January, started operating in Mercer Island a few weeks ago.

Businesses, nonprofits asked to participate in COVID-19 impact survey

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Businesses, nonprofits asked to participate in COVID-19 impact survey

Regional effort in King, Snohomish and Pierce counties

Car wash businesses can now operate in Washington | Update

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Car wash businesses can now operate in Washington | Update

Brown Bear opens locations May 8

Photo by Tucker English                                The Boutique Lounge is planning to donate a portion of its profits during the COVID-19 pandemic to the Mercer Island Boys and Girls Club.

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Boutique Lounge planning donation to BG

During closure, the business continues online sales, plans 10% donation to Island’s club.

Find restaurants open for takeout/delivery in Puget Sound area

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Find restaurants open for takeout/delivery in Puget Sound area

Interactive map provides details

Construction worker installs siding to a building in Snoqualmie. File photo

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Inslee gives construction a green light

It was unclear when sites would re-open, but employees will have to have PPE and stay six feet…

Report shows severity of COVID-19 impacts on hotels nationwide

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Report shows severity of COVID-19 impacts on hotels nationwide

70% of employees laid off or furloughed, eight in 10 hotel rooms empty

Corey Morris / staff photo                                Kix & Spinz is hoping the community can continue to support its financial rebound during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Island donation campaign launches

WeLoveMI compiles list of nonprofits and businesses that need donations during pandemic.

State processes record number of applications for unemployment benefits

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State processes record number of applications for unemployment benefits

Employment Security Department had challenges with the volume

Cantwell calls for nationwide support for local media hurt by COVID-19 pandemic

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Cantwell calls for nationwide support for local media hurt by COVID-19 pandemic

Remarks come on Senate floor: ‘We need the media. …and need to help them’