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    Articles by Blake Peterson
    Blue bins at the side of the thrift side collect donations throughout the day before being sent over to Seattle Goodwill. Shot from 2019. File photo
    Mercer Island Thrift Shop, recycling center renovations to...
    By Blake Peterson • August 10, 2020 12:20 pm

    As of Aug. 4, City Manager Jessi Bon is guessing end-of-the-year projections are more realistic.

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    A shot from June 2020 graduation. Photo by Joe Chen.
    How will school look this fall on Mercer...
    By Blake Peterson • August 3, 2020 11:30 am

    After Superintendent Donna Colosky announced July 24 that the 2020-‘21 school year would begin remotely, a July 30 webinar was held by the MISD to confirm more details about the fall.

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    Kristen Sisco (pictured) had been dreaming of opening a French bakery for years before officially opening the doors to La Fête Pâtisserie Française. Photo courtesy La Fête Pâtisserie Française
    Inside new Mercer Island bakery La Fête Pâtisserie...
    By Blake Peterson • August 1, 2020 5:30 am

    The eatery, which opened in July, specializes in traditional French pastries.

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    Groveland Beach. File photo
    Groveland Beach Park closed until further notice
    By Blake Peterson • July 30, 2020 12:53 pm

    The city said the closure is in response to COVID-19-related safety guidelines not being followed and other concerns.

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    File photo.
    Cougar reportedly spotted on Mercer Island Wednesday
    By Blake Peterson • July 30, 2020 10:21 am

    The case has been since been transferred to the Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife.

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    File photo.
    Multifamily Housing Property Tax Exemption program ends on...
    By Blake Peterson • July 29, 2020 10:30 am

    The council approved an ordinance repealing the tax-exemption program, which is designed to foster affordable housing options, 5-2.

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    The crash occurred the morning of July 28. Photo courtesy Mercer Island Police Department Facebook
    Seaplane crashes near Hunts Point
    By Blake Peterson • July 28, 2020 2:19 pm

    The pilot, on board alone, sustained minor injuries.

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    Exterior of Mercer Island City Hall. Blake Peterson/staff photo
    Mayor signs police reform pledge
    By Blake Peterson • July 28, 2020 10:30 am

    The city council, who approved 6-0 signing, still voiced reservations about the pledge.

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    Superintendent Donna Colosky. File photo
    MISD superintendent recommending school year begin remotely
    By Blake Peterson • July 27, 2020 9:10 am

    A learning plan will be formally adopted by the school board Aug. 13.

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    Exterior of Islander Middle School. Blake Peterson/staff photo
    Superintendent: Full return to in-person learning Sept. 2...
    By Blake Peterson • July 23, 2020 9:22 am

    In a new letter, Donna Colosky shared new specifics about how a typical school day might unfold under various models.

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    Protestors gathered for about a half-hour Monday. Blake Peterson/staff photo
    Small group of Mercer Islanders strikes for Black...
    By Blake Peterson • July 22, 2020 9:53 am

    On Monday, July 20, community members participated in a strike for Black lives at the intersection of Island Crest Way and Southeast 40th Street.

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    A look at initial claims filings on Mercer Island. Note that Week 10, March 1-7, corresponds with school closures and bar/dining room restrictions, for instance. Week 26 encompasses June 28-July 4. Graph by Blake Peterson, with data from Washington State Unemployment
    How is COVID-19 affecting unemployment on Mercer Island?
    By Blake Peterson • July 21, 2020 10:00 am

    An economist with the state’s unemployment office says it’s tough to say how economic recovery and job-market restability will play out.

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    A photo from this year’s production of “Rent,” which debuted in March. YTN only got through a few performances before having to cancel remaining dates due to coronavirus concerns. Photo courtesy YTN Facebook
    Youth Theatre Northwest making unprecedented adjustments amid pandemic
    By Blake Peterson • July 20, 2020 1:37 pm

    The Reporter caught up with executive director Mimi Katano to discuss how the theatre is transitioning, what has/hasn’t worked and what concerns she has about the future.

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