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Tenants demand more relief from Eastside low-income housing provider
During a virtual fundraiser, several tenants protested outside the house of CEO Villette Nolon.
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Inslee changes course, says diners won’t have to sign in
Restaurants may still ask customers for information that contact tracers could use to stop an outbreak.
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New Mercer Island food company finds success amid pandemic
Goodness Grazers, which launched in January, started operating in Mercer Island a few weeks ago.
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Mercer Island kindergarten registration opens for upcoming school year
The Mercer Island School District recently made the announcement on its website.
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Bellevue teacher arrested on child rape charges
A Bellevue School District teacher was arrested at his home May 14 on charges of child molestation, rape…
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Mercer Island parks and rec facility closures, rental cancellations extended
The city confirmed the changes this week.
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State to deploy brigade of ‘contact tracers’ to track virus
Force of 1,371 including National Guard will assist local health districts statewide.
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Pizza-related crimes, scores of mailbox thefts | Mercer Island police blotter
A sample from the Mercer Island police log.
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Metro, Sound Transit request more federal aid as ridership plummets
Agencies face major shortfalls in their budgets.
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Blood drives cancelled through June; new “pop-up” sites being organized
Social distancing has led to at least a temporary suspension of mobile blood drives.
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MISD superintendent talks summer school, graduation in recent letter
Donna Colosky shares details about the district’s future plans.
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King County health officer directs residents to use face coverings
At indoor public settings, outdoors where social distancing is difficult
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Snoqualmie Valley farmers adapt to COVID-19
From managing employee safety to finding seeds, it’s a whole new world for local farms.