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New report shows increase in East King County homelessness

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New report shows increase in East King County homelessness

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

TLG Motion Pictures CEO Erik Bernard and TLG founder Courtney LeMarco on a set. Photo courtesy TLG Motion Pictures.

Life

Local production company seeking film, TV pitches from young minority creatives

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

Downtown Kirkland. Blake Peterson/staff photo

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How is COVID-19 impacting Kirkland?

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

Nonprofit launches new online COVID-19 local resource hub for King County

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Nonprofit launches new online COVID-19 local resource hub for King County

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

EvergreenHealth Kirkland exterior. File photo

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EvergreenHealth Foundation receives $120,000 donation for ventilators

The donation was provided by Emerald Communities.

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

Life

How is the coronavirus affecting the arts?

Representatives from Eastside arts institutions discuss their experiences.

Photo courtesy of Meenakshi Sinha                                 From left, Kirkland residents Nick Davis and Silvia Bajardi play their instruments at a neighborhood music event March 15.

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‘We’re still in this together’: Inspired by Italian residents, Kirkland resident organizes singing event

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

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

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‘We’re just kind of in limbo’: Eastside businesses feeling significant economic effects amid coronavirus pandemic

Eastside chamber representatives discuss the states of their business communities.

EvergreenHealth’s Kirkland location. File photo

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EvergreenHealth doctor tests positive for coronavirus

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

Public information liaison Tim Killian at a March 12 press briefing in front of the Life Care Center of Kirkland. Livestream screenshot

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Life Care Center of Kirkland still waiting for employee coronavirus testing results

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

Life Care’s public information liaison Tim Killian in front of the Kirkland facility March 11. Screenshot from livestream

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Life Care awaiting employee coronavirus test results, according to public liaison

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

Life Care public information liaison Tim Killian at a March 10 press conference. Screenshot from livestream

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21 out of 49 current Life Care residents in Kirkland show COVID-19 infection

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

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.

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.

Shamrock Run participants from a previous year smile for the camera. Photo courtesy of Orca Running

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Shamrock Run returning to Kirkland March 14

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

Bellevue skyline. File photo

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Amid coronavirus concerns, Eastside cities are taking preventative steps

Most Eastside cities are following recommendations from county officials.

King County Executive Dow Constantine at a Seattle press conference Wednesday, March 4. Screenshot from livestream

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‘We will get through this’: Officials discuss coronavirus at Wednesday press conference

The county is advising event cancellations, increased telecommuting.

Seattle & King County Public Health Official Dr. Jeff Duchin speaking at the press conference. Screenshot from press conference livestream

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14 coronavirus cases, including five deaths, in King County

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

Eastside man among four arrested, described as violent extremist

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Eastside man among four arrested, described as violent extremist

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

Welcoming Kirkland’s lead facilitator, James Whitfield, headed the Feb. 20 meeting. Blake Peterson/staff photo

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‘We’re collecting all input’: Welcoming Kirkland has second town hall meeting

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