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The concepts from Mainstreet Property Group LLC (top) and Shelter Holding/Weinstein A+U were selected as finalists in an RFQ process for a commuter parking and mixed-use project in Mercer Island’s Town Center. Courtesy photos

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Joint proposal announced for Mercer Island’s commuter parking and mixed-use project

The two ‘finalist’ companies will team up, with MainStreet Property Group leading the project.

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

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Google, Facebook to pay more than $400,000 to Washington state in campaign finance cases

Both are in the top 10 largest campaign finance recoveries in Washington state history.

Island Books hits 45-year mark

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Island Books hits 45-year mark

Store celebrated on Nov. 3 with cake and community.

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.