Photo courtesy of Mercer Island Sister City Association                                Most of the Mercer Island delegation in Thonon, France, overlooking Lac Leman (Lake Geneva).

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Sister city relationship continues

Mercer Island mayor signs agreement with mayor of Thonon les Bains, France.

We need to think before we act | Windows and Mirrors

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We need to think before we act | Windows and Mirrors

As coronavirus has led to xenophobia and racism against Asians, we should all stop and think before acting…

Declutter your body and mind | Health column

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Declutter your body and mind | Health column

A monthly health column about naturopathic medicine.

Tim Killian, a public liaison for the Life Care Center, spoke at a press conference on March 7. This is the first time Life Care, whose Kirkland location has been linked with most coronavirus cases in the U.S., has publicly addressed the situation. Screenshot from livestream

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Life Care Center of Kirkland breaks silence at Saturday press conference

A public liaison for the center shedded light on resources, confirmed cases, employees and more.

Coronavirus: Live Coverage for Puget Sound

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Coronavirus: Live Coverage for Puget Sound

The virus has killed several and sickened dozens.

Courtesy photo                                From left, Sarah Poppe, James Mattson and April Shrum participating at a previous race event as part of nonprofit Ainsley’s Angels.

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Angels on the Island

Volunteers will push disabled participants during the Mercer Island Rotary’s half marathon March 22.

Vice President Mike Pence addresses the coronavirus outbreak situation in Washington after meeting with Governor Jay Inslee and public health officials at Camp Murray. Photo by Cameron Sheppard/WNPA News Bureau

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Vice President arrives with federal health experts to ‘epicenter’ of U.S. coronavirus outbreak

“We’re all in this together,” Mike Pence told Washington state officials.

Virginia Mason Medical Center in Seattle. Photo courtesy Wikipedia

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Possible medical supply shortages worry Virginia Mason doctor

Masks, gowns and gloves are all in high demand.

Mike Weatherill holds up a picture of his mother, Louise, at a March 5 press conference. Louise, who was a resident of Life Care, died yesterday. It is unknown whether she died from coronavirus. Blake Peterson/staff photo

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‘If anyone’s questions should be answered, it’s ours’: Life Care families demand answers

Families of residents organized a press conference in front of the facility Thursday.

Mercer Island City Hall. File photo

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Mercer Island issues proclamation of emergency in response to novel coronavirus

The city issued the proclamation in an effort to help the procurement of supplies.

70 Washington coronavirus cases; Inslee announces testing-cost relief

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70 Washington coronavirus cases; Inslee announces testing-cost relief

Inslee addressed the outbreak at a Thursday press conference.

Owen Blauman/courtesy photo. A drone picture of the former East Seattle Elementary School building.

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To demolish or not to demolish?

Mercer Island weighs environmental impacts of proposed East Seattle School site development.

City leaders upset at county’s plan for quarantine facility in Kent | Update

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City leaders upset at county’s plan for quarantine facility in Kent | Update

King County releases details about purchase of Econo Lodge