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    Articles by Blake Peterson
    Sheen Kaul had been missing since July 12. Photo courtesy Shaarika Kaul’s Facebook page
    Update: Missing 26-year-old Mercer Island man has been...
    By Blake Peterson • July 14, 2020 5:16 pm

    Sheen Kaul had been missing from 11:30 p.m. July 12 until the afternoon of July 14.

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    A library staffer setting up a “Curbside to Go” sign. Photo courtesy KCLS
    KCLS’ Mercer Island branch offers ‘Curbside to Go’...
    By Blake Peterson • July 14, 2020 8:00 am

    Local branch among 17 in the area to reinstate returns, introduce new pick-up option.

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    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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    PPE was handed out at the Mercer Island Community and Event Center’s parking lot from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Tuesday, July 7. Photo courtesy Mercer Island Chamber of Commerce
    About 275 Mercer Island businesses received PPE kits...
    By Blake Peterson • July 13, 2020 1:34 pm

    Distribution was organized by the Mercer Island Chamber of Commerce, King County, the city of Mercer Island, Amazon and other Eastside chambers.

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    A Mercer Island High School senior at June’s drive-thru graduation ceremony. Photo by Joe Chen
    What’s ahead for Mercer Island students
    By Blake Peterson • July 11, 2020 5:30 am

    Though it doesn’t have definitive answers just yet, the Mercer Island School District recently shared a comprehensive update detailing what might happen this fall.

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    Rev. Elizabeth Riley, the rector at Mercer Island’s Emmanuel Church, preaching from her church’s sanctuary Sunday, June 28. Her congregation watches over Zoom. Photo courtesy Elizabeth Riley
    How are faith organizations on Mercer Island adapting...
    By Blake Peterson • July 7, 2020 12:03 pm

    While guidelines have been relaxed recently, many church leaders have reservations about prematurely opening their doors.

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    Tracy Harris (pictured) began pet-grooming 20 years ago. Photo courtesy Tracy Harris
    Pet-grooming on wheels: How new Mercer Island groomer’s...
    By Blake Peterson • July 6, 2020 5:34 pm

    Om Doggies owner Tracy Harris opened her business as soon as Gov. Inslee announced Phase 1.5.

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    File photo.
    The difficulties and limitations of Phase 2 in...
    By Blake Peterson • July 9, 2020 3:55 pm

    COVID-19 business restrictions have eased. Implementation, however, can pose challenges.

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    Exterior of the Mercer Island Thrift Shop. Photo by Madeline Coats/staff photo
    City moving forward with thrift shop renovations
    By Blake Peterson • June 29, 2020 2:01 pm

    Work, in all, is expected to take about four months.

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    Interior photo of New Seasons Market from 2016. Katie Metzger/staff photo
    New Seasons Market closes, transitioning into a Metropolitan...
    By Blake Peterson • June 29, 2020 1:05 pm

    The transition was first announced late last year.

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    Natalie DeFord/staff photo                                From left: a November 2019 shot of Mercer Island Community Fund grant chair Debbie Hanson, treasurer Betsy O’Connell and president Erin Krawiec.
    How the WeLoveMI COVID-19-relief campaign has supported Mercer...
    By Blake Peterson • June 28, 2020 9:55 am

    The relief campaign has been integral in supporting small businesses amid the pandemic.

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    Holy Trinity Lutheran Church fundraiser erases all current King County medical debt
    Holy Trinity Lutheran Church fundraiser erases all current...
    By Blake Peterson • June 27, 2020 6:30 pm

    Partnered with RIP Medical Debt, HTLC also relieved some debts in Pierce and Snohomish Counties.

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    Jaden Krauser (pictured) recently graduated from Mercer Island High School and will be attending Pennsylvania State University in the fall. Photo courtesy Jaden Krauser
    Mercer Island High School soccer team captain discusses...
    By Blake Peterson • June 22, 2020 3:00 pm

    Jaden Krauser’s team was only a couple weeks into the season before everything was canceled.

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