Skip to content
Monday, February 6, 2023
49°F
Sign Out Sign In Subscribe Newsletter Contact Us
  • Sign Out
  • Sign In
    • Search
    • Newsletters
    • Subscriber Center
      • Subscriber Center
      • Subscribe
      • Frequently Asked Questions
    • News
      • News
      • Northwest
      • Submit a Story Idea
      • Submit a Photo
      • Submit a Press Release
    • Business
      • Business
      • Submit Business News
    • Sports
      • Sports
      • Submit Sports Results
    • Life
      • Life
      • Submit a Wedding Announcement
      • Submit an Engagement Announcement
      • Weather
    • Opinion
      • Opinion
      • Letters
      • Submit a Letter to the Editor
    • Calendar
      • Calendar
      • Add an Event
    • Obituaries
      • Obituaries
      • Place an Obituary
    • Classifieds
      • Place a Classified Ad
      • Employment
      • Real Estate
      • Transportation
      • Legal Notices
      • Place a Legal Notice
    • Print Editions
    • About Us
      • Contact Us
      • Terms of Use
      • Privacy Policy
    REN
    49°F
    • News
    • Sports
    • Life
    • Business
    • Opinion
    • Calendar
    • Letters to the Editor
    • Obituaries
    • Classifieds
    • All Sections
          • News
            • News
            • Northwest
            • Submit a Story Idea
            • Submit a Photo
            • Submit a Press Release
          • Business
            • Business
            • Submit Business News
          • Sports
            • Sports
            • Submit Sports Results
          • Life
            • Life
            • Submit a Wedding Announcement
            • Submit an Engagement Announcement
            • Weather
          • Opinion
            • Opinion
            • Letters to the Editor
            • Submit a Letter to the Editor
          • Calendar
            • Calendar
            • Add an Event
          • Classifieds
            • Classifieds
            • Place a Classified Ad
            • Employment
            • Real Estate
            • Transportation
            • Legal Notices
            • Place a Legal Notice
          • Obituaries
            • Obituaries
            • Place an Obituary
          • Print Editions
          • Newsletters
          • Marketplace
          • Subscriber Center
            • Subscriber Center
            • Subscribe
            • Frequently Asked Questions
    Articles by Aaron Kunkler
    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.

    Read Story

    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.

    Read Story

    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.

    Read Story

    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.

    Read Story

    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.

    Read Story

    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.

    Read Story

    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.

    Read Story

    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.

    Read Story

    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.

    Read Story

    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.

    Read Story

    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.

    Read Story

    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.

    Read Story

    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.

    Read Story

    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.

    Read Story

    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.

    Read Story

    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.

    Read Story

    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.

    Read Story

    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.

    Read Story

    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.

    Read Story

    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.

    Read Story

    • 1
    • 2
    • 3
    • 4
    • 5
    • …
    • Last
    • Everett man sentenced after stealing and selling SPD rifle used in Renton shooting
    • Glenice Pritchard | Obituary
    • Renton RFA 2023 Governance Board sworn in
    • Evergreen City Ballet officially opens new Renton location
    • Renton Redhawks take down Newport Knights boys basketball

    Sign Up For Our Newsletters

    Subscribe to our e-mail newsletter to receive updates.

    Sign Up
    • News
    • Sports
    • Life
    • Business
    • Opinion
    Quicklinks
    • Subscriber Center
    • Print Editions
    • Newsletters
    About Us
    • About Us
    • Terms of Use
    • Privacy Policy
    • Accessibility
    • Contact Us
    REN
    • Sound Publishing Inc. Logo
    • Our Products
    • Work With Us
    © 2023 Renton Reporter and Sound Publishing. All Rights Reserved.
    Powered By NewzBoost