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    The Regional Homelessness Authority was created by agreement in December 2019. Pictured: King County Executive Dow Constantine shakes hands with Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan. Courtesy photo
    Regional homelessness authority takes first step amid COVID-19
    By Aaron Kunkler • May 21, 2020 9:36 pm

    The authority held its first meeting on Thursday.

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    Imagine Housing has nearly 640 households across its various properties. (Google Maps)
    Tenants demand more relief from Eastside low-income housing...
    By Aaron Kunkler • May 21, 2020 9:30 pm

    During a virtual fundraiser, several tenants protested outside the house of CEO Villette Nolon.

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    King County loses second most clean energy jobs in nation
    King County loses second most clean energy jobs...
    By Aaron Kunkler • May 14, 2020 11:00 am

    The sector has been hit hard nationwide but only Los Angeles County saw more loss than King County.

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    Passengers on a King County Metro bus. File photo
    Metro, Sound Transit request more federal aid as...
    By Aaron Kunkler • May 12, 2020 2:30 pm

    Agencies face major shortfalls in their budgets.

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    In this file photo, Margaret Hindle, a farmer with the SnoValley Tilth Experience Farming Project, walks along a row of purple cabbage, kale and broccoli at her plot near Carnation.
    Snoqualmie Valley farmers adapt to COVID-19
    By Aaron Kunkler • May 11, 2020 2:10 pm

    From managing employee safety to finding seeds, it’s a whole new world for local farms.

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    King County Metro, which provides bus and transit service throughout the county, is facing a nearly $400 million drop in revenue over the next three years. Photo courtesy of kingcounty.gov
    COVID-19 budget woes hit King County
    By Aaron Kunkler • May 8, 2020 5:30 am

    Several critical programs are facing significant shortfalls.

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    Mi’Chance Dunlap-Gittens was shot and killed as part of a botched undercover sting in 2017. Courtesy photo
    $2.25 million settlement reached in King County shooting...
    By Aaron Kunkler • May 5, 2020 1:05 pm

    Family of MiChance Dunlap-Gittens will receive money and an apology from county.

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    Oil war and Covid-19 lead to lower prices at the gas pump
    Oil war and Covid-19 lead to lower prices...
    By Aaron Kunkler • May 1, 2020 1:30 am

    A gallon of regular gasoline in King County is $1 less than it was this time last year.

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    COVID-19 infection rate holding steady in WA, report says
    COVID-19 infection rate holding steady in WA, report...
    By Aaron Kunkler • April 29, 2020 1:30 pm

    Loosening restrictions could create another peak, according to Institute for Disease Modeling.

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    Activists want rent, mortgage suspensions
    Activists want rent, mortgage suspensions
    By Aaron Kunkler • March 24, 2020 3:00 pm

    Moratoriums on evictions won’t be enough, say some.

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    How will COVID-19 impact wildfire response?
    How will COVID-19 impact wildfire response?
    By Aaron Kunkler • March 18, 2020 2:30 pm

    Answers and resources are short in short supply right now, but fire academies are still planned.

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    Like similar businesses across King, Snohomish and Pierce counties, Bothell restaurant Hana Sushi is closed until April 2020 due to public-health concerns. Blake Peterson/staff photo
    A COVID-19 recession could cost millions of jobs
    By Aaron Kunkler • March 17, 2020 4:00 pm

    The fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic is hurting workers.

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    Gun stores across King County are experiencing a run on ammunition. File photo
    Buyers want bullets, not just toilet paper
    By Aaron Kunkler • March 16, 2020 6:30 pm

    Gun owners are flocking to stores to buy ammunition.

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