This undated electron microscope image made available by the U.S. National Institutes of Health in February 2020 shows the Novel Coronavirus SARS-CoV-2. Also known as 2019-nCoV, the virus causes COVID-19. The sample was isolated from a patient in the U.S. (NIAID-RML via AP)

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How is COVID-19 continuing to impact Mercer Island?

Checking in on case rates, testing statistics and more as King County enters new reopening phase.

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Car prowls, skateboard assault, bus stop fight | Police blotter

A sample from the most recent Mercer Island police blotter.

King County Board of Health declares racism a crisis

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King County Board of Health declares racism a crisis

Racism was declared a public health crisis by King County’s Board of Health.

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Tax collections tumble as state braces for huge budget hole

Inslee cancels pay raises for some execs and orders furloughs for workers as special session looms.

Dr. Jeffrey Duchin, Health Officer for Public Health – Seattle & King County, says COVID-19 cases have declined significantly since the peak of the outbreak in late March, allowing the county to move into Phase 2 on June 19. FILE PHOTO

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King County enters Phase 2 of Safe Start recovery plan

Full list of what’s permitted

The Mercer Island City Council recognizing Juneteenth at its June 16 virtual meeting. Screenshot from video stream

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Mercer Island council endorses June 19 as Juneteenth; One MI encouraging city-wide celebration

The city proclaimed the 19th Juneteenth at its June 16 meeting.

Washington State Patrol looking for witnesses to recent road rage incident

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Washington State Patrol looking for witnesses to recent road rage incident

The encounter took place June 16.

A still from “Crescendo,” one of the movies screening at the festival. Photo by Oliver Oppitz, courtesy of the SJCC

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Seattle Jewish Film Festival goes virtual for its silver anniversary

The event was to take place earlier this year but was postponed due to COVID-19 concerns.

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Community members sign, send letter demanding curriculum changes in response to police-brutality protests

The statement was sent to school district stakeholders June 4.

A student receiving a diploma during the drive-thru event from Mercer Island High School Principal Vicki Puckett. Photo by Joe Chen

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Mercer Island High School seniors reflect on an unprecedented graduation

A diploma drive-thru event and virtual commencement ceremony took place June 9.

Mercer Island business owners discuss Phase 1.5 experiences

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Mercer Island business owners discuss Phase 1.5 experiences

With Phase 1.5 in effect, COVID-19 guidelines have been relaxed in numerous industries.

Protestors kneeling in silence at the intersection of Island Crest Way and Southeast 40th Street. The gesture lasted eight minutes and 46 seconds — the amount of time white Minneapolis Police Officer Derek Chauvin knelt on George Floyd’s neck. Staff photo/Blake Peterson

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Photos: Mercer Island community takes part in Black Lives Matter protest Friday

A march began around noon at Islander Middle School and ended at Mercerdale Park a few hours later.

Chris Reykdal, Washington State Superintendent of Public Instruction, in a screenshot from his virtual press conference June 11. Courtesy of TVW

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WA classrooms to reopen this fall, says state superintendent

Chris Reykdal says in-person instruction is possible if schools comply with safety rules.