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Articles by Blake Peterson
From left to right: Satisfaction members Chris LeGrand (“Mick”) and Trey Garrity (“Keith”). Photo by Michelle Fairless
Coming together: Beatles, Stones tribute bands to face...
By Blake Peterson • February 18, 2020 8:30 am

The Kirkland show is part of a 125-stop tour.

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Exterior of Kirkland City Hall. Blake Peterson/staff photo
Kirkland continues Shoreline Master Program update discussions
By Blake Peterson • February 13, 2020 4:31 pm

An update to the program is required every eight years.

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Photo courtesy of Martin Morgan                                Martin Morgan has run for Kirkland City Council several times since 2009.
PDC: Kirkland City Council candidate committed multiple campaign...
By Blake Peterson • February 5, 2020 8:30 am

A brief engagement hearing confirming Martin Morgan’s infractions was held on Jan. 23.

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Mayor Penny Sweet spoke at the groundbreaking. Blake Peterson/staff photo
Kirkland holds groundbreaking ceremony at Juanita Beach Park
By Blake Peterson • February 3, 2020 8:30 am

Construction on renovations is likely to conclude in the late summer.

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Photo courtesy Studio East                                Shot from a 2012 performance of “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown.”
Studio East, StoryBook theater announce winter shows
By Blake Peterson • February 4, 2020 3:13 pm

Programming includes “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown,” “The Tempest” and “Little Red.”

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Photo courtesy city of Kirkland                                Aerial rendering of the project.
‘It’s about to get real’: Construction on Totem...
By Blake Peterson • January 30, 2020 12:15 pm

Bids are due to open by March.

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Blake Peterson/staff photo                                From left, Debra Entenman, Tana Senn, Lisa Callan, Brandi Kruse, Manka Dhingra, Patty Kurderer, Roger Goodman and My-Linh Thai at the event.
I-976, affordable housing, other issues discussed at legislative...
By Blake Peterson • January 27, 2020 8:30 am

The gathering included a keynote speech from attorney general Bob Ferguson.

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Photo courtesy of Kirkland Downtown Association                                From the February 2017 Kirkland wine walk, which had a similar “I Heart Kirkland” theme.
First wine walk of the year set for...
By Blake Peterson • January 22, 2020 8:30 am

The theme is “All You Need is Love.”

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Footage from the September incident was shown during a media conference in Seattle put on by the YMCA on Nov. 13. Staff photo/Ashley Hiruko
Kirkland manager on KTUB arrest: ‘The conclusion of...
By Blake Peterson • January 20, 2020 8:30 am

Following the incident, the city is looking to change protocol, enact new trainings and more.

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King County tax assessor sheds light on senior citizen, disabled taxpayer exemption program
King County tax assessor sheds light on senior...
By Blake Peterson • January 17, 2020 8:30 am

John Wilson stopped by the Peter Kirk Community Center Friday, Jan. 10.

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Award-winning play ‘The Good Adoptee’ coming to Mercer Island
Award-winning play ‘The Good Adoptee’ coming to Mercer...
By Blake Peterson • January 27, 2020 3:28 pm

The autobiographical drama was penned by acclaimed playwright Suzanne Bachner.

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Penny Sweet will continue as Kirkland’s mayor for the next two years. Photo courtesy city of Kirkland
Kirkland mayor, deputy mayor reappointed; elected councilmembers sworn...
By Blake Peterson • January 16, 2020 8:30 am

Mayor Penny Sweet and deputy mayor Jay Arnold will continue in their roles.

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Animal Control officer Jennifer Matison with some community pets at a recent event. Photo courtesy city of Kirkland
New Kirkland class teaches how to prepare for...
By Blake Peterson • January 13, 2020 8:30 am

On Jan. 29, Kirkland Emergency Management is offering Emergency Preparedness for Pets.

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Alignment proposal graphic shared at the meeting. Graphic courtesy King County Metro
City emphasizes importance of 255 route during King...
By Blake Peterson • January 9, 2020 8:30 am

The Kirkland City Council was briefed on K Line progress at a December meeting.

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Mike Weinstein (right) with his grandson Owen at a take-your-children-to-work day event in Kirkland. Photo courtesy of Waste Management
Kirkland’s Weinstein honored for 35 years in waste...
By Blake Peterson • January 7, 2020 8:30 am

Mike Weinstein has lived in the Finn Hill Neighborhood with his wife for the last 38 years.

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Amy Falcone (pictured) will succeed Dave Asher on the Kirkland City Council. Photo courtesy Amy Falcone
Getting to know new councilmember Amy Falcone
By Blake Peterson • January 3, 2020 9:40 am

Falcone will start in her position this month.

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Graphic of the project. Courtesy of city of Kirkland
Juanita Beach Park to get new bathhouse, other...
By Blake Peterson • January 1, 2020 8:30 am

Once complete, the bathhouse will be open year-round.

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The implicit bias trainings came about in part because of a November 2018 racial-profiling incident at Menchie’s (pictured). Staff photo/Andy Nystrom
How is Kirkland addressing implicit bias?
By Blake Peterson • December 29, 2019 8:12 pm

The city council was updated on recent implicit bias trainings undergone by Kirkland staffers.

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From left: students Riley Retinger, Abby Smith, Mimmi Hubbard and Sadie Rabinowitz. Photo by Calah Webb
‘It’s one of my favorite places to be’:...
By Blake Peterson • January 16, 2020 1:30 am

In January, students will be paying homage to the Beatles, Black Sabbath, Chris Cornell and others.

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Chabad of Kirkland hosting annual Grand Menorah Lighting event Dec. 22
Chabad of Kirkland hosting annual Grand Menorah Lighting...
By Blake Peterson • December 19, 2019 8:30 am

It begins at 4:15 p.m. at Marina Park.

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