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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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    Vote election badge. File photo
    5th District results: Ramos leads House race; Anderson...
    By Aaron Kunkler • August 4, 2020 8:20 pm

    Early results have been reported in the 5th Legislative District races from the Aug. 4 primary election.

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    Did Republicans give up on the 5th District?
    Did Republicans give up on the 5th District?
    By Aaron Kunkler • August 2, 2020 8:30 am

    The sole Republican candidate has raised only $3,100.

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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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    Juanita HS “Rebels” mascot finally defeated
    Juanita HS “Rebels” mascot finally defeated
    By Aaron Kunkler • July 14, 2020 2:00 pm

    School administration will now begin selecting a new mascot.

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    Elected or appointed? King County weighs sheriff options
    Elected or appointed? King County weighs sheriff options
    By Aaron Kunkler • July 14, 2020 11:00 am

    Voters could be asked to decide in November.

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    A train route that would shuttle people between Eastern and Western Washington could tie in with the proposed ultra-high-speed rail between B.C. and Portland. Photo courtesy RobertStafford/Pixabay.com
    State receives King County to Spokane rail study
    By Aaron Kunkler • July 10, 2020 3:30 pm

    It would take about eight and a half hours to reach the Inland Empire from Puget Sound.

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    According to King County’s Mental Illness and Drug Dependency (MIDD) annual report, Seattle had the highest rate of people using services at 36 percent of the total, followed by 31 percent from South King County, 18 percent from the greater Eastside, and 7 percent from north county including Shoreline. Courtesy image
    Drug courts, officer de-escalation programs impacted by MIDD...
    By Aaron Kunkler • July 5, 2020 1:30 am

    The fund provides money for mental illness and drug dependency programs across King County.

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    Snoqualmie Library. File photo
    Libraries take first steps towards reopening
    By Aaron Kunkler • June 22, 2020 12:00 pm

    Curbside service and book returns are returning in the coming weeks.

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    King County Board of Health declares racism a crisis
    King County Board of Health declares racism a...
    By Aaron Kunkler • June 20, 2020 1:30 pm

    Racism was declared a public health crisis by King County’s Board of Health.

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    A semi truck collided with a dump truck on June 16 near milepost 27 on westbound I-90. It closed westbound lanes at milepost 31. Photo contributed by Trooper Rick Johnson
    Semi fire closes westbound I-90 near North Bend
    By Aaron Kunkler • June 16, 2020 9:30 am

    A collision between a semi truck and a dump truck Tuesday has sent one person to the hospital and has…

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    King County could be in Phase 2 this week
    King County could be in Phase 2 this...
    By Aaron Kunkler • June 15, 2020 7:00 pm

    The county was planning on applying on Monday.

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    How a man from California caused a false Antifa scare in North Bend
    How a man from California caused a false...
    By Aaron Kunkler • June 9, 2020 1:30 am

    A conspiracy theory website ran pictures of North Bend locals, accusing them of being agitators.

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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
    Child care shortage could follow COVID-19 pandemic
    By Aaron Kunkler • June 6, 2020 1:30 am

    Around 25 percent of child care facilities have closed across the state.

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