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    Articles by Aaron Kunkler
    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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    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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    Snoqualmie Police Department houses a surplus military mine-resistant armored personnel carrier. They acquired it as part of an equipment sharing program from the federal government. It is utilized by a coalition of small-city police departments. It is seen here during a 2016 parade in Algona, one of the coalition member cities. From the Algona Police Department Facebook page
    Why the small town of Snoqualmie has a...
    By Aaron Kunkler • June 23, 2020 1:00 pm

    The city acquired it in 2013 from the federal government and has used it a handful of times.

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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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    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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    King County could be in Phase 2 in two weeks
    King County could be in Phase 2 in...
    By Aaron Kunkler • June 2, 2020 2:00 pm

    The county is also hoping the state lets them reopen several businesses by Friday.

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    File photo of construction near North Bend on Aug. 16. Sound Publishing file photo                                File photo of construction near North Bend on Aug. 16. Sound Publishing file photo
    Rural King County mayors want state to let...
    By Aaron Kunkler • May 28, 2020 4:00 pm

    Mayors cite heavy economic damage from prolonged shutdown.

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    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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    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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    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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    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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