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    Articles by Aaron Kunkler
    Swedish nurse strike still possible following Dec. 30 negotiations
    Swedish nurse strike still possible following Dec. 30...
    By Aaron Kunkler • December 31, 2019 1:00 pm

    Not enough progress was made, nurses unions say.

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    Swedish Medical Center nurses could send notification of strike by year’s end
    Swedish Medical Center nurses could send notification of...
    By Aaron Kunkler • December 26, 2019 5:20 pm

    Union reps say negotiations have stalled since they began in April.

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    Who owns King County forestlands?
    Who owns King County forestlands?
    By Aaron Kunkler • December 26, 2019 10:00 am

    It’s a hodgepodge mix, but large investment companies own a substantial chunk.

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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
    Catch a train: WA considers an Auburn to...
    By Aaron Kunkler • December 20, 2019 12:30 pm

    An east-west route could tie in with the proposed ultra-high-speed rail between B.C. and Portland.

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    Regional homelessness authority approved by King County, Seattle
    Regional homelessness authority approved by King County, Seattle
    By Aaron Kunkler • December 17, 2019 1:30 am

    The authority will consolidate crisis response and services into one entity.

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    Media day at OMF to show off the first Siemens Link light rail vehicle June 19, 2019. File photo
    King, Pierce county officials want answers on Sound...
    By Aaron Kunkler • December 16, 2019 12:15 pm

    The transit agency reported in October that black riders were more likely than others to get fined.

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    Despite concerns, homelessness authority moves toward final Seattle vote
    Despite concerns, homelessness authority moves toward final Seattle...
    By Aaron Kunkler • December 12, 2019 12:00 pm

    Seattle’s homelessness committee aligned the city’s plan with King County’s.

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    King County’s current climate action plan was adopted in 2015 and has provided a blueprint for reducing emissions and preparing for climate change. File photo
    King County approves environmental justice provision
    By Aaron Kunkler • December 12, 2019 1:30 am

    An update to the King County climate action plan should include an environmental justice framing as it’s developed over the…

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    Homelessness authority approved by King County, awaits Seattle vote
    Homelessness authority approved by King County, awaits Seattle...
    By Aaron Kunkler • December 11, 2019 3:30 pm

    The agreement would consolidate emergency services for people experiencing homelessness.

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    The King County Courthouse is located at 516 Third Ave. in downtown Seattle. Photo courtesy of King County
    Council approves $600,000 to increase security at King...
    By Aaron Kunkler • December 11, 2019 2:30 pm

    The funding will be split evenly between increasing deputies, security and social services.

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    Victims, law enforcement speak about King County Courthouse conditions
    Victims, law enforcement speak about King County Courthouse...
    By Aaron Kunkler • December 10, 2019 5:10 pm

    An entrance to the courthouse was closed after an assault.

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    In this September 2019 photo, George Kirkish, owner and founder of Palouse Winery on Vashon-Maury Island, pours a glass of wine for Lori Coots during tasting room hours. (Kevin Opsahl/Sound Publishing)
    King County Council approves controversial winery, brewery ordinance
    By Aaron Kunkler • December 10, 2019 3:00 pm

    After five years, the county has updated regulations surrounding alcohol production and tasting.

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    Washington Low Income Housing Alliance is among supporters of statewide “just cause” legislation to protect tenants in Washington. However, some landlords say removing the ability to quickly remove tenants limits their ability to get rid of problem renters. (Courtesy image)
    Tenant advocates prepare for another push in Olympia
    By Aaron Kunkler • December 8, 2019 1:30 am

    Following wins in Burien and Federal Way, just cause evictions are on the 2020 Legislative agenda.

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