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Man wires $500,000 to suspicious company; woman calls MIPD over fake dating profile | Police blotter

Selected incidents between June 25-July 9

Pandemic is spiking in South King County, governor says

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Pandemic is spiking in South King County, governor says

Gov. Jay Inslee met with elected officials, health officials and business partners in Federal Way to hear concerns,…

The docks at the waterfront were built in 1974. Photo courtesy city of Mercer Island

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Redesign workshop for Luther Burbank waterfront docks set for Aug. 6

The docks, as they currently stand, have less than five years of useful service remaining.

The approximate project footprint before it was canceled. Courtesy city of Mercer Island

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City officials put an end to Town Center commuter parking, mixed-use project

The city council shared a statement about the cancellation at a July 14 meeting.

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Inslee extends pause on counties advancing phases to July 28

A spike in cases could cause hospitalizations and deaths to rise soon.

Slain officer joined Bothell police in 2019; suspect arrested

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Slain officer joined Bothell police in 2019; suspect arrested

Update: the suspect did not shoot the officer, who appears to have been shot by fellow officer in…

Juanita HS “Rebels” mascot finally defeated

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Juanita HS “Rebels” mascot finally defeated

School administration will now begin selecting a new mascot.

Elected or appointed? King County weighs sheriff options

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Elected or appointed? King County weighs sheriff options

Voters could be asked to decide in November.

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Bothell police officer dies in shootout

Update: Officer identified by police department

Sheen Kaul had been missing since July 12. Photo courtesy Shaarika Kaul’s Facebook page

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Update: Missing 26-year-old Mercer Island man has been found

Sheen Kaul had been missing from 11:30 p.m. July 12 until the afternoon of July 14.

A library staffer setting up a “Curbside to Go” sign. Photo courtesy KCLS

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KCLS’ Mercer Island branch offers ‘Curbside to Go’ services

Local branch among 17 in the area to reinstate returns, introduce new pick-up option.

New report shows increase in East King County homelessness

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New report shows increase in East King County homelessness

East King County includes Mercer Island, Bellevue, Kirkland and Issaquah.

PPE was handed out at the Mercer Island Community and Event Center’s parking lot from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Tuesday, July 7. Photo courtesy Mercer Island Chamber of Commerce

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About 275 Mercer Island businesses received PPE kits at recent distribution event

Distribution was organized by the Mercer Island Chamber of Commerce, King County, the city of Mercer Island, Amazon…