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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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More details released around June 8 bomb threat
More details released around June 8 bomb threat
By Blake Peterson • June 9, 2020 9:46 am

The device was found to be harmless; the suspect already had an active warrant.

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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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Bellevue City Hall. Photo courtesy city of Bellevue
How is COVID-19 impacting Bellevue?
By Blake Peterson • May 30, 2020 1:30 am

New King County data dashboard breaks down case rates, number of 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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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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Bellevue skyline. Aaron Kunkler/staff photo
Food Lifeline giving out emergency food boxes at...
By Blake Peterson • May 20, 2020 11:30 am

The nonprofit is working to help mitigate hunger amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

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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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Bellevue School District (BSD) staffer Lori Schrader Hanson assisting food-service efforts Monday, March 16. Photo courtesy BSD
Bellevue students receiving community support
By Blake Peterson • March 19, 2020 8:46 pm

Many local organizations have reached out to the Bellevue School District to see what they can do.

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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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Photo courtesy city of Bellevue                                A recent Well-K.E.P.T. crew. Groups of 10 interns between 14 and 18 years old are typically supported by two supervisors.
Bellevue Parks discusses Well-K.E.P.T. program’s accomplishments
By Blake Peterson • March 5, 2020 6:30 am

The youth-centric environmental program has been running in Bellevue since 1987.

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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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File photo.
Upcoming event to give Bellevue residents a look...
By Blake Peterson • February 23, 2020 1:30 am

The event also aims to allow residents to provide budgeting feedback.

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Demographic changes, Census outreach efforts discussed at recent Bellevue council meeting
Demographic changes, Census outreach efforts discussed at recent...
By Blake Peterson • February 20, 2020 12:40 pm

Community development shared with the council how the city’s makeup has changed in the last decade.

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Trio Brasileiro (pictured) is one of the headlining bands at the festival. Photo courtesy Wintergrass
‘It’s about community and family’: Wintergrass festival celebrates...
By Blake Peterson • February 18, 2020 12:14 pm

The festival started in Tacoma almost 30 years ago.

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Exterior of Bellevue City Hall. Photo courtesy city of Bellevue
Economic development plan data analysis shared at recent...
By Blake Peterson • February 10, 2020 1:30 am

Research was conducted by Avalanche Consulting.

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Photo courtesy ICOE                                Eastside Interfaith Social Concerns Council member Farida Hakim and Susan Wilson of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints at the groundbreaking.
New mosque breaks ground in Bellevue
By Blake Peterson • February 8, 2020 1:30 am

Following two arsons, the ICOE is getting closer to the completion of a renovated mosque.

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Neighborhood Enhancement Program comes to Crossroads
Neighborhood Enhancement Program comes to Crossroads
By Blake Peterson • February 4, 2020 1:30 am

A “kickoff” meeting was held on Jan. 22.

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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 3:15 pm

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

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