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Aaron Kunkler/staff photoAlvin Sweet is a resident of Martin Court in Seattle’s Georgetown neighborhood. Martin Court is a former motel which was transformed into a supportive housing complex two decades ago. New funding from King County’s Health through Housing ordinance could expand this type of program across the county.

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King County wants to buy motels for emergency, affordable housing

The concept has proven results in addressing homelessness.

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City files lawsuit against Sound Transit regarding terms of 2017 Settlement Agreement

Council votes to proceed with litigation at Oct. 26 special meeting.

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Nov. 3 general election locked into MIHS students’ minds

Civics instructor guides them along the way.

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Kindergarten in-person learning target date moved to Dec. 2

‘This will allow us to proceed with caution,’ district superintendent said.

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Council to further discuss fire services at meeting

Talks of possibly contracting out services will be on the Nov. 2 docket.

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Marinello tees off indoor golf on the Island

He opens Mercer Island Golf Club this month.

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State demanded more drop boxes, and now it must pay for them

A King County judge says a law requiring more ballot boxes was an illegal unfunded mandate.

King County 2020 unemployment numbers. Source: Washington State Employment Security Department

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Boeing, coronavirus likely to impact King County economy

Unemployment remained high in September.

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Fall recycling event is a success

City briefs.

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‘We’re really committed to helping them get through this’

Businesses and nonprofits benefit from CARES Act funding.

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Firefighters extinguish structure fire

Copious units were on the scene.

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Heitner discusses ‘#Pandemic Parenting’ during presentation

Mercer Island Parent Edge holds virtual event.

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Volunteers lend a hand at Arbor Day events

City and EarthCorps hold small planting gatherings.