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    Attendees of the Drag Queen Story Hour at the Fairwood Library exit the event. A walkway was held open for them by supporters while protesters held signs condemning the event behind them. Aaron Kunkler/staff photo
    Tensions run high at Renton library over Drag...
    By Aaron Kunkler • June 28, 2019 12:30 pm

    Supporters and protesters traded chants at June 27 event.

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    File photo
    King County examines gun violence trends
    By Aaron Kunkler • June 26, 2019 1:30 am

    Nearly 77 percent of shooting victims so far this year in county have been people of color.

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    In this file photo, marchers make their way from Trinity Episcopal Church in Everett on Feb. 26, 2017. Muslim refugees’ admissions into the U.S. have declined by 85 percent since the Trump administration came into power in 2017, according to the International Rescue Committee. Sound Publishing file photo
    Report: Fewer refugees settling in U.S. and Washington...
    By Aaron Kunkler • June 25, 2019 3:30 pm

    Admissions are on pace to only reach around one-fifth of their limit in 2019.

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    Photo Provided by Naomi Parkman Sansome Facebook Page
    Buckle up for another smoky summer
    By Aaron Kunkler • June 20, 2019 3:30 pm

    Wildfires in Washington will likely roar back this year and into the future.

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    A high tide at Raymond’s Willapa Landing Park in Grays Harbor County, Washington. Sound Publishing file photo
    On the West Coast, Washington is most prone...
    By Aaron Kunkler • June 20, 2019 3:20 pm

    Report by the Center for Climate Integrity shows multibillion-dollar cost of battling back the sea.

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    What’s next for Washington’s 2045 green energy goal?
    What’s next for Washington’s 2045 green energy goal?
    By Aaron Kunkler • June 17, 2019 3:00 pm

    The Legislature set the goal, but how does the state actually get there?

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    Tasting room proposal could redefine alcohol production in King County
    Tasting room proposal could redefine alcohol production in...
    By Aaron Kunkler • June 13, 2019 1:30 pm

    Pilot program would benefit wineries, breweries and distilleries. Several farmers are concerned.

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    In a 2015 report from the Washington State Department of Ecology, King County’s Cedar Hills Regional Landfill received 53,739 tons of of plastic bags and wrap from housing and commercial sources alone. File photo/Sound Publishing
    No good solution to the plastics problem
    By Aaron Kunkler • June 9, 2019 1:30 am

    Plastic is piling up everywhere from King County to ocean floors, and humans keep making more.

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    King County homelessness count shows 17 percent decrease...
    By Aaron Kunkler • June 4, 2019 1:30 pm

    Decreases are not even among different demographics.

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    King County’s $5 million derelict boat problem
    King County’s $5 million derelict boat problem
    By Aaron Kunkler • May 22, 2019 7:30 am

    When a boat sinks, it costs a lot to bring it up, with millions being spent since 2003 on removals.

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    Self-driving cars: Heaven or hell?
    Self-driving cars: Heaven or hell?
    By Aaron Kunkler • May 21, 2019 1:30 pm

    Depending on factors, traffic and environmental impacts could become better or worse.

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    King County Councilman Reagan Dunn sent a letter to the FBI asking for them to help investigate Allan Thomas (pictured), who is under investigation for stealing more than $400,000 of public funds and skirting election laws in an Enumclaw drainage district. Screenshot from King 5 report
    King County Council requests report on special districts...
    By Aaron Kunkler • May 15, 2019 1:30 pm

    Small, local special districts will face more scrutiny following Enumclaw drainage district case.

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    The Marquee on Meeker Apartments, 2030 W. Meeker St. in Kent, will feature 492 apartments and 12,000 square feet of retail. The first phase of 288 apartments is expected to be completed in early 2020. Developers are targeting people in their 20s and 30s to rent their high-end, urban-style apartments. Steve Hunter/staff photo
    Housing study pokes holes in conventional wisdom
    By Aaron Kunkler • May 15, 2019 12:20 pm

    High construction and land costs will incentivize developers to build luxury units.

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    Eviction reform passed by state Legislature
    By Aaron Kunkler • May 13, 2019 8:30 am

    Tenant protections included longer notices and more judicial discretion.

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    Possible measles exposure reported in King County
    By Aaron Kunkler • May 7, 2019 8:30 am

    The person who was infected took a Kenmore Air Flight on April 28.

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    Overdose deaths continue to rise locally and nationally
    Overdose deaths continue to rise locally and nationally
    By Aaron Kunkler • May 5, 2019 5:00 am

    This may not be the same opioid epidemic anymore.

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    Cherry trees fully in bloom at the State Capitol Building in Olympia. Photo by Linda J. Smith
    I-1000 passes state Legislature as advocates hope to...
    By Aaron Kunkler • May 4, 2019 9:30 pm

    The initiative could allow affirmative action to return to Washington state after 20 years.

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    King County International Airport, also known as Boeing Field. Photo courtesy of kingcounty.gov
    King County airport operators will stop serving ICE...
    By Aaron Kunkler • May 3, 2019 11:00 am

    Three companies at Boeing Field have indicated they will not service deportation flights.

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    Homelessness may be trending down after seven years
    Homelessness may be trending down after seven years
    By Aaron Kunkler • May 3, 2019 11:00 am

    A press release from the annual count showed a reduction in people living without a home.

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    Architectural rendering of a modular congregate shelter. Modular housing is a type of dwelling where the components are manufactured in one location, then assembled at another location. Courtesy of kingcounty.gov.
    Modular housing in King County moves ahead
    By Aaron Kunkler • April 26, 2019 1:30 am

    Small, portable housing units are being explored by the county to address homelessness.

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