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Articles by Blake Peterson
New report shows increase in East King County homelessness
New report shows increase in East King County...
By Blake Peterson • July 13, 2020 3:00 pm

East King County includes Mercer Island, Bellevue, Kirkland and Issaquah.

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TLG Motion Pictures CEO Erik Bernard and TLG founder Courtney LeMarco on a set. Photo courtesy TLG Motion Pictures.
Local production company seeking film, TV pitches from...
By Blake Peterson • June 8, 2020 3:10 pm

The Big Pitch competition, put on by TLG Motion Pictures (“Hoarders”), started about six months ago.

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Downtown Kirkland. Blake Peterson/staff photo
How is COVID-19 impacting Kirkland?
By Blake Peterson • May 30, 2020 7:00 pm

King County has released city-specific data on case rates, unemployment filings and more.

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Nonprofit launches new online COVID-19 local resource hub for King County
Nonprofit launches new online COVID-19 local resource hub...
By Blake Peterson • May 21, 2020 3:50 pm

Hub collects links for more than 300 local resources for people affected by virus.

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EvergreenHealth Kirkland exterior. File photo
EvergreenHealth Foundation receives $120,000 donation for ventilators
By Blake Peterson • May 14, 2020 12:15 pm

The donation was provided by Emerald Communities.

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Savannah Lynn and Will Chadek in the Second Story Repertory of Redmond’s production of “The Fantasticks.” “The Fantasticks” had been performed three times by the organization until coronavirus concerns resulted in the cancellation of the remaining dates. Photo by Michael Brunk
How is the coronavirus affecting the arts?
By Blake Peterson • March 23, 2020 1:18 pm

Representatives from Eastside arts institutions discuss their experiences.

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Photo courtesy of Meenakshi Sinha                                 From left, Kirkland residents Nick Davis and Silvia Bajardi play their instruments at a neighborhood music event March 15.
‘We’re still in this together’: Inspired by Italian...
By Blake Peterson • March 17, 2020 8:30 am

Meenakshi Sinha wanted to connect Kirkland neighborhoods amid the coronavirus pandemic.

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A shot of downtown Kirkland. Samantha St. John of the city’s chamber of commerce said that Kirkland’s business community is likely being more detrimentally affected than others on the Eastside due to the city’s often being deemed the epicenter of the coronavirus epidemic. Blake Peterson/staff photo
‘We’re just kind of in limbo’: Eastside businesses...
By Blake Peterson • March 17, 2020 1:30 am

Eastside chamber representatives discuss the states of their business communities.

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EvergreenHealth’s Kirkland location. File photo
EvergreenHealth doctor tests positive for coronavirus
By Blake Peterson • March 16, 2020 4:40 pm

He has been admitted to the intensive care unit of the facility.

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Public information liaison Tim Killian at a March 12 press briefing in front of the Life Care Center of Kirkland. Livestream screenshot
Life Care Center of Kirkland still waiting for...
By Blake Peterson • March 12, 2020 2:36 pm

Life Care public information liaison gave a new COVID-19 update in front of the facility March 12.

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Life Care’s public information liaison Tim Killian in front of the Kirkland facility March 11. Screenshot from livestream
Life Care awaiting employee coronavirus test results, according...
By Blake Peterson • March 11, 2020 3:15 pm

Another briefing in front of the facility will be held on March 12.

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Life Care public information liaison Tim Killian at a March 10 press conference. Screenshot from livestream
21 out of 49 current Life Care residents...
By Blake Peterson • March 10, 2020 2:10 pm

Twelve people have tested negative for the virus, 12 tests are pending and four have been found inconclusive.

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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
Life Care Center of Kirkland breaks silence at...
By Blake Peterson • March 7, 2020 1:30 am

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

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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
‘If anyone’s questions should be answered, it’s ours’:...
By Blake Peterson • March 5, 2020 5:40 pm

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

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Shamrock Run participants from a previous year smile for the camera. Photo courtesy of Orca Running
Shamrock Run returning to Kirkland March 14
By Blake Peterson • March 5, 2020 8:30 am

The annual event is put on by Orca Running with presenting sponsor Lake Washington Physical Therapy.

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Bellevue skyline. File photo
Amid coronavirus concerns, Eastside cities are taking preventative...
By Blake Peterson • March 5, 2020 1:22 pm

Most Eastside cities are following recommendations from county officials.

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King County Executive Dow Constantine at a Seattle press conference Wednesday, March 4. Screenshot from livestream
‘We will get through this’: Officials discuss coronavirus...
By Blake Peterson • March 4, 2020 4:23 pm

The county is advising event cancellations, increased telecommuting.

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Seattle & King County Public Health Official Dr. Jeff Duchin speaking at the press conference. Screenshot from press conference livestream
14 coronavirus cases, including five deaths, in King...
By Blake Peterson • March 2, 2020 1:30 am

County is in process of purchasing a motel intended for quarantine.

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Eastside man among four arrested, described as violent extremist
Eastside man among four arrested, described as violent...
By Blake Peterson • February 26, 2020 1:59 pm

He was charged, alongside three others, for a conspiracy in Seattle Feb. 26.

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Welcoming Kirkland’s lead facilitator, James Whitfield, headed the Feb. 20 meeting. Blake Peterson/staff photo
‘We’re collecting all input’: Welcoming Kirkland has second...
By Blake Peterson • February 26, 2020 8:30 am

Like its Feb. 15 predecessor, the Feb. 20 gathering was focused on business and police protocols.

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Big Finn Hill Park entrance. Blake Peterson/staff photo
Kirkland council, police address Big Finn Hill Park...
By Blake Peterson • February 25, 2020 9:29 am

Currently, Big Finn Hill Park is operated and maintained by King County as a regional park.

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Kirkland residents engaging in the interactive Sustainability Forum on Saturday, June 22. The council reviewed a draft of the Sustainability Master Plan at its Feb. 4 study session. Photo courtesy of city of Kirkland
Kirkland council provides sustainability master plan feedback
By Blake Peterson • February 24, 2020 9:30 am

The council reviewed a draft of the plan at its Feb. 4 study session.

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Blake Peterson/staff photo                                 Mayor Penny Sweet gave an address at a Feb. 13 Kirkland Chamber of Commerce luncheon.
State of the City: ‘We’re seeing the booming...
By Blake Peterson • February 18, 2020 7:30 pm

Kirkland mayor addresses infrastructure improvements, finding small-town balance.

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