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Dick’s Drive-In announces search for new Eastside location

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Dick’s Drive-In announces search for new Eastside location

The local popular burger chain is looking for public suggestions on possible properties

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Union files charges against QFC, Fred Meyer over Black Lives Matter button ban

Grocery store workers condemn ban; QFC spokesperson says wristband options available to employees

Mercer Island Martial Arts kicks into online classes

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Mercer Island Martial Arts kicks into online classes

Business has been thriving on the Island for 23-plus years.

Facebook purchases unused Bellevue REI headquarters

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Facebook purchases unused Bellevue REI headquarters

The companies will also each donate $1 million to the Eastrail

Mercer Island business survey results released

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Mercer Island business survey results released

Survey completed by 269 businesses.

Amazon adds more office space to Bellevue, now as many new jobs as HQ2

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Amazon adds more office space to Bellevue, now as many new jobs as HQ2

The office space for an additional 10,000 jobs, making it 25,000 coming to downtown, is expected to complete…

The pandemic’s roots: UW Bothell team models the coronavirus

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The pandemic’s roots: UW Bothell team models the coronavirus

A team of computational scientists has developed web-based software that maps the virus’ protein spikes.

Free face masks available at King County Safeway locations

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Free face masks available at King County Safeway locations

Stores to distribute 750,000 purchased by King County starting Aug. 24

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Coronavirus comeback for Alaska Airlines?

It is no secret that airlines were clobbered by the coronavirus pandemic. What started as a promising year…

Survey on tap for Mercer Island business owners

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Survey on tap for Mercer Island business owners

An 18-question survey is now online geared toward Mercer Island business owners to learn about their COVID-19-related challenges…

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LA Fitness to reopen all locations Aug. 10

Gyms will follow state guidelines

Mercer Island in the fall. Natalie DeFord/staff photo

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New (but temporary) outdoor seating permitting options available on Mercer Island

The city council recently approved an ordinance that allows restaurants to use vehicle stalls in private parking areas…

Kristen Sisco (pictured) had been dreaming of opening a French bakery for years before officially opening the doors to La Fête Pâtisserie Française. Photo courtesy La Fête Pâtisserie Française

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Inside new Mercer Island bakery La Fête Pâtisserie Française

The eatery, which opened in July, specializes in traditional French pastries.