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    Articles by Aaron Kunkler
    Climate Change Could Kill Salmon’s Sense of Smell
    Climate Change Could Kill Salmon’s Sense of Smell
    By Aaron Kunkler • January 4, 2019 12:00 pm

    A report released by UW last month highlights further dangers higher CO2 levels pose to Coho salmon.

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    It Looks A Lot Like Inslee Is Running For President
    It Looks A Lot Like Inslee Is Running...
    By Aaron Kunkler • January 2, 2019 2:50 pm

    New statements and political fundraising from the Governor point towards a 2020 presidential bid.

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    How Does The Texas ACA Ruling Affect Washington?
    How Does The Texas ACA Ruling Affect Washington?
    By Aaron Kunkler • December 31, 2018 1:30 am

    A ruling last week from a Texas judge striking down the ACA will likely be overturned.

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    State Supreme Court Upholds Youth Jail Levy
    State Supreme Court Upholds Youth Jail Levy
    By Aaron Kunkler • December 27, 2018 1:50 pm

    The decision, issued Dec. 27, sided with King County and allows it to keep collecting revenue.

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    Harborview Hall Homeless Shelter Launches On First Hill
    Harborview Hall Homeless Shelter Launches On First Hill
    By Aaron Kunkler • December 27, 2018 11:30 am

    The shelter has been in the works for two years as the building has been renovated.

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    King County Launches Text to 911 Service
    King County Launches Text to 911 Service
    By Aaron Kunkler • December 21, 2018 11:58 am

    The service will help the hearing impaired and those experiencing domestic violence.

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    A woman works on a drawing next to an unused viewing scope as a smoky haze obscures the Space Needle and downtown Seattle last August as smoke from wildfires moved across the region. (Photo courtesy of The Herald/Elaine Thompson/Associated Press)
    Why Do Washington Voters Struggle With Climate Change...
    By Aaron Kunkler • December 16, 2018 1:20 pm

    Despite environmental awareness and the public’s apparent desire for reform, statewide initiatives keep failing

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    State Supreme Court Strikes Down I-27; King County Will Pursue Safe Consumption Sites
    State Supreme Court Strikes Down I-27; King County...
    By Aaron Kunkler • December 6, 2018 5:00 pm

    The decision upholds a court ruling keeping the anti-consumption site initiative off the ballot.

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    Seattle’s Hockey Team And Stadium Are On Their Way
    Seattle’s Hockey Team And Stadium Are On Their...
    By Aaron Kunkler • December 6, 2018 1:00 pm

    Key Arena renovations will be completed without the use of public funding

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    The King County Courthouse. File photo
    King County Council Acknowledges Report on Juvenile Solitary...
    By Aaron Kunkler • December 4, 2018 11:00 am

    Report also says youth of color face a disproportionate amount of disciplinary measures

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    The Centralia Power Plant is a coal-burning plant owned by TransAlta which supplies 380 megawatts to Puget Sound Energy. It is located in Lewis County and slated to shut down by 2025. Aaron Kunkler/Staff Photo
    National Report Outlines Climate Change’s Course For Northwest
    By Aaron Kunkler • December 3, 2018 8:30 am

    More fires, floods and drought appear to be on their way for Washington state.

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    King County Approves Gun Warning Sign Requirement
    By Aaron Kunkler • November 15, 2018 4:20 pm

    Warning signs must be posted in all King County gun stores and firing ranges.

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    Citizens gather for an interfaith candlelight vigil Nov. 1 at the Snohomish County Courthouse to honor the 11 victims of an attack at a Pittsburgh synagogue. Photo courtesy of The Herald.
    Issaquah Company Hosts Gab, Social Media Favorite of...
    By Aaron Kunkler • November 9, 2018 5:15 pm

    Website was pulled by GoDaddy after Pittsburgh synagogue shooting.

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    Western Washington Could See More Wildfires This Year
    Western Washington Could See More Wildfires This Year
    By Aaron Kunkler • June 14, 2018 10:10 am

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

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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 25, 2018 6:00 am

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

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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 17, 2018 7:30 am

    Only 19 kokanee salmon returned to spawn this year.

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    Photo by Ben Kerckx/Pixabay
    King County Task Force to Explore Solutions to...
    By Aaron Kunkler • May 3, 2018 8:30 am

    With tighter regulations affecting the flow of recyclables in the U.S., officials look for new avenues for the region’s paper waste.

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    Activists Begin Collecting Signatures for Carbon Fee Initiative
    Activists Begin Collecting Signatures for Carbon Fee Initiative
    By Aaron Kunkler • April 17, 2018 7:30 am

    Following inaction from state legislators, supporters of I-1631 are aiming for the November ballot.

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    The Centralia Power Plant is a coal-burning plant owned by TransAlta which supplies 380 megawatts to Puget Sound Energy. It is located in Lewis County and slated to shut down by 2025. Photo by Aaron Kunkler
    Washington Coal Country’s Underpowered Future
    By Aaron Kunkler • March 19, 2018 11:00 am

    As Puget Sound Energy phases out coal, struggling Lewis County is left searching for economic answers.

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