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Washington State Capitol Building in Olympia. File photo
Homelessness, guns among 2020 legislative priorities
By Aaron Kunkler • January 10, 2020 11:20 am

WA lawmakers examine issues heading into 60-day session.

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Girmay Zahilay (District 2) is the newest member of the King County Council. Courtesy photo
New King County Council members sworn in
By Aaron Kunkler • January 9, 2020 11:30 am

The King County Council was sworn in on Jan. 8, with three familiar faces and one new face.

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Insulin pumps are worn by diabetics to monitor blood glucose levels and replace manual injections. (Wikimedia Commons)
WA lawmakers propose capping insulin costs at $100...
By Aaron Kunkler • January 1, 2020 1:30 am

With the federal government in gridlock, states and finding ways to lower costs.

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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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