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A Sept. 10 satellite image shows smoke from U.S. wildfires blanketing the majority of the West Coast. (European Space Agency)
University of Washington professors talk climate change, U.S.-China...
By Aaron Kunkler • October 6, 2020 12:10 pm

Downside for climate policy supporters is it can risk alienating moderate or right-leaning voters.

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Sightseers at a Snoqualmie Falls viewpoint adjacent to the Salish Lodge & Spa on Feb. 19, 2020. Natalie DeFord/staff photo
25 COVID cases linked to Salish Lodge
By Aaron Kunkler • October 1, 2020 1:30 am

Public Health is urging anyone who visited the lodge to monitor for symptoms or get tested.

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High speed rail and hub cities explored in Cascadia Corridor study
High speed rail and hub cities explored in...
By Aaron Kunkler • September 22, 2020 1:30 pm

A new paper outlines a potential plan for the region.

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Seven decades later, the search for two missing Navy pilots continues
Seven decades later, the search for two missing...
By Aaron Kunkler • September 11, 2020 12:00 pm

The pilots are thought to have disappeared near Black Lake, northeast of North Bend.

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A view of the Palmer Fire, located seven miles southwest of Oroville in north central Washington. Source: InciWeb
Antifa isn’t starting Washington wildfires
By Aaron Kunkler • September 10, 2020 4:08 pm

Online conspiracy theories are spreading as the West Coast burns.

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A plane drops fire retardant on the Palmer Mountain Fire last week. The fire is listed as 84 percent contained, and fully lined. Laura Knowlton/Sound Publishing staff photo
Threat multiplier: How climate change, coronavirus and weather...
By Aaron Kunkler • September 9, 2020 6:25 pm

Dry summer conspired with the pandemic and a wind storm.

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Image courtesy of the Washington Department of Natural Resources.
Massive wildfires incinerate WA
By Aaron Kunkler • September 8, 2020 10:00 am

All state Department of Natural Resources lands were closed to recreational activities on Sept. 8.

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The YMCA of Greater Seattle opened its King County branches to provide child care centers dedicated to serving the families of essential workers. Courtesy photo
COVID continues to whittle away at child care...
By Aaron Kunkler • September 1, 2020 12:00 pm

It’s estimated that 25% of Washington child care facilities have closed since the pandemic began.

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Screenshot of the Alliance for Persecuted Peoples Worldwide Facebook page.
More than 100 social justice groups call out...
By Aaron Kunkler • August 24, 2020 12:00 pm

A letter accuses the APPWW of anti-Muslim bias.

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Alki Beach. Photo by Alabastro Photography
Heat wave is on the way this weekend
By Aaron Kunkler • August 14, 2020 11:30 am

Temperatures are expected to climb into the mid-90s on Sunday.

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School lunch. File photo
School district distributes thousands of extra meals amid...
By Aaron Kunkler • August 11, 2020 3:20 pm

Congress hasn’t renewed the program, which provided twice as many student meals for free last spring.

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Abortions could stop at Virginia Mason if merger is approved, reproductive rights advocates say
Abortions could stop at Virginia Mason if merger...
By Aaron Kunkler • July 23, 2020 12:45 pm

Hospital representatives said “certain services” would cease, but wouldn’t give specifics.

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Do opportunity zones in King County work?
Do opportunity zones in King County work?
By Aaron Kunkler • July 21, 2020 12:20 pm

The zones were created by Congress in 2017 to create jobs and spur economic development.

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