News
The complications of counting COVID deaths in Washington
State relies on results of tests and death certificates in calculating the daily toll of the disease.
News
Republicans file lawsuit over Inslee’s emergency: ‘Facts, and the science, are clear’
Lawsuit says state has violated Constitutional rights of citizens.
News
GOP gubernatorial hopefuls aim to oust Inslee amid COVID-19
Former Bothell mayor Joshua Freed and initiative-pusher Tim Eyman could be the front-runners.
News
Regional homelessness authority takes first step amid COVID-19
The authority held its first meeting on Thursday.
News
Mercer Island council reallocates HR savings, reschedules planned budget discussions
Council also discussed the Transportation Improvement Program and a Port of Seattle grant.
Business
Ryan Companies shares plans for former Mercer Island Farmers Insurance building
An exterior building, streetscape renovations and more were announced.
News
Seven candidates running for 41st Legislative District positions
Primary election is Aug. 3; district covers Mercer Island and Newcastle as well as parts of Bellevue, Sammamish,…
News
City manager sheds light on Mercer Island’s finances
City manager Jessi Bon shared budget updates at a May 5 council meeting.
News
Don’t avoid the emergency department in a crisis
ED volumes across the state are falling, but that doesn’t mean people aren’t getting sick or hurt.
News
State issues guidance on dental care, medical appointments
Resumption of those practices depends on adequate protective equipment and patient screening.
News
New details released around Mercer Island victim in hotel homicide
Remains of Mercer Island man were discovered by police last week in Renton hotel.
Opinion
Quarantine reflections from a Mercer Island physician
By John Schreuder, MD FAAP, Mercer Island Pediatrics