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Snow Lake, located near Snoqualmie Pass in Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest.
    Washington releases new forest plan
    By Aaron Kunkler • November 24, 2020 1:30 am

    It outlines ways the state will protect and maintain forest health.

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    All King County charter amendments are passing
    By Aaron Kunkler • November 3, 2020 8:20 pm

    Voters are approving an appointed sheriff along with other measures.

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    Aaron Kunkler/staff photoAlvin Sweet is a resident of Martin Court in Seattle’s Georgetown neighborhood. Martin Court is a former motel which was transformed into a supportive housing complex two decades ago. New funding from King County’s Health through Housing ordinance could expand this type of program across the county.
    King County wants to buy motels for emergency,...
    By Aaron Kunkler • October 27, 2020 11:45 am

    The concept has proven results in addressing homelessness.

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    King County 2020 unemployment numbers. Source: Washington State Employment Security Department
    Boeing, coronavirus likely to impact King County economy
    By Aaron Kunkler • October 21, 2020 3:00 pm

    Unemployment remained high in September.

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    power grid electricity power lines blackouts PG&E (Shutterstock)
    State extends moratorium on some electric, gas shutoffs
    By Aaron Kunkler • October 8, 2020 10:50 am

    Investor-owned electric and natural gas utilities in WA can’t disconnect customers through April.

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    A Sept. 10 satellite image shows smoke from U.S. wildfires blanketing the majority of the West Coast. (European Space Agency)
    University of Washington professors talk climate change, U.S.-China...
    By Aaron Kunkler • October 6, 2020 12:10 pm

    Downside for climate policy supporters is it can risk alienating moderate or right-leaning voters.

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    High speed rail and hub cities explored in Cascadia Corridor study
    High speed rail and hub cities explored in...
    By Aaron Kunkler • September 22, 2020 1:30 pm

    A new paper outlines a potential plan for the region.

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    Seven decades later, the search for two missing Navy pilots continues
    Seven decades later, the search for two missing...
    By Aaron Kunkler • September 11, 2020 12:00 pm

    The pilots are thought to have disappeared near Black Lake, northeast of North Bend.

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    A view of the Palmer Fire, located seven miles southwest of Oroville in north central Washington. Source: InciWeb
    Antifa isn’t starting Washington wildfires
    By Aaron Kunkler • September 10, 2020 4:08 pm

    Online conspiracy theories are spreading as the West Coast burns.

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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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    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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