News
King County moves to Stage 2 burn ban
Outdoor fires, even barbecues or in fire pits, are now prohibited.
News
King County faces unhealthy air quality due to wildfire smoke
Weather monitors recommend people limit time outdoors, especially children, seniors and those with heart or lung disease.
News
Massive wildfires incinerate WA
All state Department of Natural Resources lands were closed to recreational activities on Sept. 8.
News
Mercer Island recognizes September as National Recovery Month
Recovery celebration marks its 31st year across the U.S.
Business
Amazon adds more office space to Bellevue, now as many new jobs as HQ2
The office space for an additional 10,000 jobs, making it 25,000 coming to downtown, is expected to complete…
News
McLellan and her fellow teachers are rolling remotely
Excitement abounds in the realm of online instruction
News
Constantine announces King County climate action plan
Plots an example of decreased stormwater pollution, urban flooding prevention, immigrant connections
News
Council addresses Town Center moratorium, proposed temporary utility tax rates increase
Members approve ordinances for further discussion on both subjects at Sept. 1 meeting.
Opinion
A time for looking back in order to look forward
A 19-year-old Marine corporal stood 20 feet behind General MacArthur on Sept. 2, 1945.
News
Students are set to DoMInate Virtually this school year
MIHS DECA Club members roll out campaign.
Business
The pandemic’s roots: UW Bothell team models the coronavirus
A team of computational scientists has developed web-based software that maps the virus’ protein spikes.
News
COVID continues to whittle away at child care in Washington
It’s estimated that 25% of Washington child care facilities have closed since the pandemic began.