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    Articles by Aaron Kunkler
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    King County homelessness count shows 17 percent decrease...
    By Aaron Kunkler • June 4, 2019 1:30 am

    Decreases are not even among different demographics.

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    Contributed photo                                Bud Palmberg was the lead pastor of the Evergreen Covenant Church for nearly three decades and saw the church grow from 55 to more than 1,000. He died on May 21 on a mission trip to Bali.
    Remembering Bud Palmberg
    By Aaron Kunkler • May 23, 2019 1:30 am

    The longtime resident and pastor was beloved by many who knew him.

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    King County’s $5 million derelict boat problem
    King County’s $5 million derelict boat problem
    By Aaron Kunkler • May 22, 2019 7:30 am

    When a boat sinks, it costs a lot to bring it up, with millions being spent since 2003 on removals.

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    Self-driving cars: Heaven or hell?
    Self-driving cars: Heaven or hell?
    By Aaron Kunkler • May 22, 2019 1:30 am

    Depending on factors, traffic and environmental impacts could become better or worse.

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    King County Councilman Reagan Dunn sent a letter to the FBI asking for them to help investigate Allan Thomas (pictured), who is under investigation for stealing more than $400,000 of public funds and skirting election laws in an Enumclaw drainage district. Screenshot from King 5 report
    King County Council requests report on special districts...
    By Aaron Kunkler • May 15, 2019 1:30 pm

    Small, local special districts will face more scrutiny following Enumclaw drainage district case.

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    The Marquee on Meeker Apartments, 2030 W. Meeker St. in Kent, will feature 492 apartments and 12,000 square feet of retail. The first phase of 288 apartments is expected to be completed in early 2020. Developers are targeting people in their 20s and 30s to rent their high-end, urban-style apartments. Steve Hunter/staff photo
    Housing study pokes holes in conventional wisdom
    By Aaron Kunkler • May 15, 2019 12:20 pm

    High construction and land costs will incentivize developers to build luxury units.

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    Eviction reform passed by state Legislature
    Eviction reform passed by state Legislature
    By Aaron Kunkler • May 13, 2019 6:30 am

    Tenant protections included longer notices and more judicial discretion.

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    (Linda J. Smith) Cherry trees fully in bloom at the state capital in Olympia.                                (Linda J. Smith) Cherry trees fully in bloom at the state capital in Olympia.
    I-1000 passes state legislature as advocates hope to...
    By Aaron Kunkler • May 10, 2019 5:30 am

    The initiative could allow affirmative action to return to Washington state after 20 years.

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    Mercer Island’s city manager resigns
    Mercer Island’s city manager resigns
    By Aaron Kunkler • May 8, 2019 1:30 am

    Julie Underwood tendered her resignation on May 7 ahead of a city council meeting.

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    I-90 bus routes could be eliminated in 2023
    I-90 bus routes could be eliminated in 2023
    By Aaron Kunkler • May 6, 2019 5:30 pm

    King County Metro and Sound Transit are considering service changes with the arrival of light rail.

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    Light rail could prompt rezoning conversation
    Light rail could prompt rezoning conversation
    By Aaron Kunkler • May 4, 2019 1:30 am

    Mercer Island’s budget is in a crunch but economic development may be years away.

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    Overdose deaths continue to rise locally and nationally
    Overdose deaths continue to rise locally and nationally
    By Aaron Kunkler • May 3, 2019 12:30 pm

    This may not be the same opioid epidemic anymore.

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    King County International Airport, also known as Boeing Field. Photo courtesy of kingcounty.gov
    King County airport operators will stop serving ICE...
    By Aaron Kunkler • May 2, 2019 4:35 pm

    Three companies at Boeing Field have indicated they will not service deportation flights.

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