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    A woman works on a drawing next to an unused viewing scope as a smoky haze obscures the Space Needle and downtown Seattle last August as smoke from wildfires moved across the region. (Photo courtesy of The Herald/Elaine Thompson/Associated Press)
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    By Aaron Kunkler • December 17, 2018 9:20 am

    Despite environmental awareness and the public’s apparent desire for reform, statewide initiatives keep failing

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    By Aaron Kunkler • December 12, 2018 7:00 am

    Report also says youth of color face a disproportionate amount of disciplinary measures

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    Romaine lettuce, beef recalled just before Thanksgiving
    Romaine lettuce, beef recalled just before Thanksgiving
    By Aaron Kunkler • November 21, 2018 1:50 pm

    23 people have been infected with a Shiga toxin-producing E. coli bacteria in 11 states.

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    King County approves gun warning sign requirement
    By Aaron Kunkler • November 15, 2018 1:30 am

    Warning signs must be posted in all King County gun stores and firing ranges.

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    Early results: Carbon fee fails as gun control passes
    Early results: Carbon fee fails as gun control...
    By Aaron Kunkler • November 6, 2018 9:10 pm

    Preliminary tallies are in for the state’s four initiatives.

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    Washington could have fastest train line in the U.S. within 20 years
    Washington could have fastest train line in the...
    By Aaron Kunkler • October 31, 2018 1:30 am

    Washington, Oregon and British Columbia study a corridor which would let trains travel at 250 mph.

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    Toll lane trips on Interstate 405 were higher than expected during the 2018 fiscal year. Since it opened in the fall of 2015 through the first quarter of this year, the toll lanes had raise nearly $59 million in revenue. Aaron Kunkler/staff photo
    State I-405 toll revenue was up last year
    By Aaron Kunkler • October 31, 2018 1:30 am

    The Washington State Transportation Commission was updated on various programs on Oct. 16.

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    Where to pick up a pumpkin this October
    Where to pick up a pumpkin this October
    By Aaron Kunkler • October 17, 2018 1:30 am

    The Eastside has a few options for seasonal squash hunters.

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    Recycling audit shows higher use but increased cost
    Recycling audit shows higher use but increased cost
    By Aaron Kunkler • October 17, 2018 1:30 am

    Cities with embedded recycling service increase rates to cover costs of “free” service

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    B.C. pipeline rupture halts trash service to many Eastside cities
    B.C. pipeline rupture halts trash service to many...
    By Aaron Kunkler • October 11, 2018 1:30 am

    Waste Management fleet without fuel; PSE has urged customers to reduce consumption.

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    Who’s funding Washington state initiatives?
    Who’s funding Washington state initiatives?
    By Aaron Kunkler • October 8, 2018 1:00 pm

    Money is pouring into the state’s initiative races.

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    Self-driving vehicles are coming and cities know it
    Self-driving vehicles are coming and cities know it
    By Aaron Kunkler • September 20, 2018 8:30 am

    Public and private sector representatives met to discuss the future of autonomous vehicle policy.

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    Former Tully’s locations spring back to life
    Former Tully’s locations spring back to life
    By Aaron Kunkler • September 19, 2018 6:00 pm

    Following the coffee chain’s collapse earlier this year, other Eastside businesses are moving in.

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