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Two of James Beard Award-winning chef Jason Wilson’s restaurants to reopen in October
The Lakehouse plans to reopen Oct. 12 and Civility & Unrest reopens Oct. 14.
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Community can provide input regarding next school district superintendent
With Mercer Island School District Superintendent Donna Colosky retiring at the end of the 2021-22 school year, the…
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Taco Time Northwest tries raising wages to $20/hour to compete in a difficult labor market
The local fast-food chain will pilot the new wage increase at three King County locations.
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City begins streambank stabilizing project / Briefs
Utilizing streambed structures, Mercer Island Public Works crews recently began stabilizing almost a quarter mile of eroded stream…
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Mercer Island’s Bendrick plays strong in USGA tournament
Mercer Island’s Jacqueline Bendrick takes a shot during her 1 up victory over Stephanie Gelleni of Venezuela in…
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Scoop Marketplace looks to cut waste out of grocery economy
The all-bulk grocery has two locations, one in Kirkland and Renton
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Walk’n Wag returns to Lake Sammamish State Park
All proceeds will benefit improvements and beautification projects for Lake Sammamish State Park.
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Seattle Children’s Hospital identifies racial disparities in infections, security response
The healthcare provider did not respond to multiple requests for data used to identify disparities.
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Carpenters union strike on pause after “illegal picketing activity”
Union spokesperson claims wildcat protestors harrassed and threatened violence.
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City re-elevates its Emergency Operations Center to Level 2 due to COVID
City manager has redirected more staff resources to support the center.
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King County’s unemployment rate lower than most of Washington
South King County has been slower to recover compared to North King County.
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Peter Rogoff to step down as Sound Transit CEO in 2022
Became CEO in 2016; search for replacement to begin
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Ban on single-use plastic bags in WA begins Oct. 1
Shoppers will have the choice to pay for a reusable plastic or recycled paper bag.