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Articles by Aaron Kunkler
As sales tax plummets in King County, mental health and drug program funding dries up
As sales tax plummets in King County, mental...
By Aaron Kunkler • May 28, 2020 2:10 pm

County will need to make severe cuts to MIDD program this year.

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State loosens cougar hunting restrictions
State loosens cougar hunting restrictions
By Aaron Kunkler • May 26, 2020 3:20 pm

The regulations will impact 19 areas around the state.

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Among the candidates for Washington state governor in 2020: (Top row, L-R): Omari Tahir Garrett, Winston Wilkes, Thor Amundson, Cameron Vessey, Martin ‘Iceman’ Wheeler, Ryan Ryals; (middle row L-R): Liz Hallock, Goodspaceguy, Gov. Jay Inslee, Don Rivers, Gene Hart; (bottom row L-R): Phil Fortunato, Tim Eyman, Alex Tsimerman, Cairo D’Almeida, Cregan Newhouse, Raul Garcia.
GOP gubernatorial hopefuls aim to oust Inslee amid...
By Aaron Kunkler • May 21, 2020 4:30 pm

Former Bothell mayor Joshua Freed and initiative-pusher Tim Eyman could be the front-runners.

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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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