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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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    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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    File photo.
    Seven candidates running for 41st Legislative District positions
    By Blake Peterson • May 21, 2020 11:46 am

    Primary election is Aug. 3; district covers Mercer Island and Newcastle as well as parts of Bellevue, Sammamish, Renton and Issaquah.

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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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    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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    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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    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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    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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    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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    200 goats escaped into the streets of Issaquah
    200 goats escaped into the streets of Issaquah
    By Blake Peterson • July 31, 2019 4:38 pm

    Goats have been corralled back into enclosure.

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