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Aaron Kunkler/staff photoAlvin Sweet is a resident of Martin Court in Seattle’s Georgetown neighborhood. Martin Court is a former motel which was transformed into a supportive housing complex two decades ago. New funding from King County’s Health through Housing ordinance could expand this type of program across the county.
King County wants to buy motels for emergency,...
By Aaron Kunkler • October 27, 2020 11:45 am

The concept has proven results in addressing homelessness.

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King County 2020 unemployment numbers. Source: Washington State Employment Security Department
Boeing, coronavirus likely to impact King County economy
By Aaron Kunkler • October 21, 2020 3:00 pm

Unemployment remained high in September.

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power grid electricity power lines blackouts PG&E (Shutterstock)
State extends moratorium on some electric, gas shutoffs
By Aaron Kunkler • October 8, 2020 10:50 am

Investor-owned electric and natural gas utilities in WA can’t disconnect customers through April.

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A Sept. 10 satellite image shows smoke from U.S. wildfires blanketing the majority of the West Coast. (European Space Agency)
University of Washington professors talk climate change, U.S.-China...
By Aaron Kunkler • October 6, 2020 12:10 pm

Downside for climate policy supporters is it can risk alienating moderate or right-leaning voters.

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High speed rail and hub cities explored in Cascadia Corridor study
High speed rail and hub cities explored in...
By Aaron Kunkler • September 22, 2020 1:30 pm

A new paper outlines a potential plan for the region.

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Seven decades later, the search for two missing Navy pilots continues
Seven decades later, the search for two missing...
By Aaron Kunkler • September 11, 2020 12:00 pm

The pilots are thought to have disappeared near Black Lake, northeast of North Bend.

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A view of the Palmer Fire, located seven miles southwest of Oroville in north central Washington. Source: InciWeb
Antifa isn’t starting Washington wildfires
By Aaron Kunkler • September 10, 2020 4:08 pm

Online conspiracy theories are spreading as the West Coast burns.

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A plane drops fire retardant on the Palmer Mountain Fire last week. The fire is listed as 84 percent contained, and fully lined. Laura Knowlton/Sound Publishing staff photo
Threat multiplier: How climate change, coronavirus and weather...
By Aaron Kunkler • September 9, 2020 6:25 pm

Dry summer conspired with the pandemic and a wind storm.

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Image courtesy of the Washington Department of Natural Resources.
Massive wildfires incinerate WA
By Aaron Kunkler • September 8, 2020 10:00 am

All state Department of Natural Resources lands were closed to recreational activities on Sept. 8.

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The YMCA of Greater Seattle opened its King County branches to provide child care centers dedicated to serving the families of essential workers. Courtesy photo
COVID continues to whittle away at child care...
By Aaron Kunkler • September 1, 2020 12:00 pm

It’s estimated that 25% of Washington child care facilities have closed since the pandemic began.

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Alki Beach. Photo by Alabastro Photography
Heat wave is on the way this weekend
By Aaron Kunkler • August 14, 2020 11:30 am

Temperatures are expected to climb into the mid-90s on Sunday.

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School lunch. File photo
School district distributes thousands of extra meals amid...
By Aaron Kunkler • August 11, 2020 3:20 pm

Congress hasn’t renewed the program, which provided twice as many student meals for free last spring.

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Abortions could stop at Virginia Mason if merger is approved, reproductive rights advocates say
Abortions could stop at Virginia Mason if merger...
By Aaron Kunkler • July 23, 2020 12:45 pm

Hospital representatives said “certain services” would cease, but wouldn’t give specifics.

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Do opportunity zones in King County work?
Do opportunity zones in King County work?
By Aaron Kunkler • July 21, 2020 12:20 pm

The zones were created by Congress in 2017 to create jobs and spur economic development.

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Elected or appointed? King County weighs sheriff options
Elected or appointed? King County weighs sheriff options
By Aaron Kunkler • July 14, 2020 11:00 am

Voters could be asked to decide in November.

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A train route that would shuttle people between Eastern and Western Washington could tie in with the proposed ultra-high-speed rail between B.C. and Portland. Photo courtesy RobertStafford/Pixabay.com
State receives King County to Spokane rail study
By Aaron Kunkler • July 10, 2020 3:30 pm

It would take about eight and a half hours to reach the Inland Empire from Puget Sound.

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King County Board of Health declares racism a crisis
King County Board of Health declares racism a...
By Aaron Kunkler • June 20, 2020 1:30 pm

Racism was declared a public health crisis by King County’s Board of Health.

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King County could be in Phase 2 this week
King County could be in Phase 2 this...
By Aaron Kunkler • June 15, 2020 7:00 pm

The county was planning on applying on Monday.

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How a man from California caused a false Antifa scare in North Bend
How a man from California caused a false...
By Aaron Kunkler • June 9, 2020 1:30 am

A conspiracy theory website ran pictures of North Bend locals, accusing them of being agitators.

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The YMCA of Greater Seattle opened its King County branches to provide child care centers dedicated to serving the families of essential workers. Courtesy photo
Child care shortage could follow COVID-19 pandemic
By Aaron Kunkler • June 6, 2020 1:30 am

Around 25 percent of child care facilities have closed across the state.

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