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    Articles by Aaron Kunkler
    The many hurdles from farm to table
    The many hurdles from farm to table
    By Aaron Kunkler • July 5, 2018 8:30 am

    From environmental regulations to expensive land, local farmers have a lot on their plate

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    Housing is still a problem in America
    By Aaron Kunkler • June 25, 2018 8:30 am

    A Harvard report shows the housing market is still hard on low and moderate income residents.

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    CitySurf pop-up pool could open this summer on Eastside
    CitySurf pop-up pool could open this summer on...
    By Aaron Kunkler • June 20, 2018 8:30 am

    A Sammamish couple hopes to break ground on a permanent indoor surf facility later this year.

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    Neo-Nazis distribute fliers throughout Bellevue
    Neo-Nazis distribute fliers throughout Bellevue
    By Aaron Kunkler • June 14, 2018 8:30 am

    The fliers were found in neighborhoods near Clyde Hill Elementary School and Chinook Middle School with candy seemingly designed to attract children.

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    Barrels wine bar set to open June 20 in Mercer Island
    Barrels wine bar set to open June 20...
    By Aaron Kunkler • June 11, 2018 8:30 am

    Joe and Tina Kennedy are hoping to open a new wine bar on the island soon.

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    Western Washington could see more wildfires this year
    Western Washington could see more wildfires this year
    By Aaron Kunkler • June 11, 2018 8:30 am

    Lots of grass and warmer weather could make for worsening fire seasons.

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    Attorney General alleges three King County residents scammed foreclosed homeowners
    Attorney General alleges three King County residents scammed...
    By Aaron Kunkler • June 4, 2018 1:30 am

    The lawsuit claims that employees of a real estate company misrepresented the process by which foreclosed homeowners can recover surplus funds.

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    Juanita High students push to change ‘Rebels’ mascot
    Juanita High students push to change ‘Rebels’ mascot
    By Aaron Kunkler • May 31, 2018 1:05 am

    Students say the mascot glorifies the Confederacy while detractors say it honors Revolutionary War.

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    Dormant since 1999, the machinery at the John Henry Mine will soon resume operations if all goes as planned. Photo by Ray Still
    Plans to open King County coal mine later...
    By Aaron Kunkler • May 24, 2018 6:00 pm

    The Department of the Interior has granted a permit to resume mining at the Black Diamond location.

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    Tips for staying safe around Washington wildlife
    Tips for staying safe around Washington wildlife
    By Aaron Kunkler • May 23, 2018 10:20 am

    In the wake of a deadly cougar attack near North Bend here’s some tips on staying safe.

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    Roza Irrigation District manager Scott Revell inspects a water gauge in the lower Yakima Valley. If a drought pump is installed in Kachess Lake it would mean a more reliable source of water for crops in the valley. Aaron Kunkler/Staff photo
    Puget Sound residents worried about Kachess Lake plan
    By Aaron Kunkler • May 22, 2018 8:30 am

    A pump to supply much-needed water to Eastern Washington during droughts could affect recreation.

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    Seattle head tax worries Eastside business organizations
    Seattle head tax worries Eastside business organizations
    By Aaron Kunkler • May 17, 2018 8:30 am

    Seattle has passed a head tax to help fund homelessness services.

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    Low numbers of Lake Sammamish kokanee raise fears of extinction
    Low numbers of Lake Sammamish kokanee raise fears...
    By Aaron Kunkler • May 16, 2018 1:30 pm

    Only 19 kokanee salmon returned to spawn this year.

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