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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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    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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    COVID-19 infection rate holding steady in WA, report says
    COVID-19 infection rate holding steady in WA, report...
    By Aaron Kunkler • April 29, 2020 1:30 pm

    Loosening restrictions could create another peak, according to Institute for Disease Modeling.

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    Activists want rent, mortgage suspensions
    Activists want rent, mortgage suspensions
    By Aaron Kunkler • March 24, 2020 3:00 pm

    Moratoriums on evictions won’t be enough, say some.

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    How will COVID-19 impact wildfire response?
    How will COVID-19 impact wildfire response?
    By Aaron Kunkler • March 18, 2020 2:30 pm

    Answers and resources are short in short supply right now, but fire academies are still planned.

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    Like similar businesses across King, Snohomish and Pierce counties, Bothell restaurant Hana Sushi is closed until April 2020 due to public-health concerns. Blake Peterson/staff photo
    A COVID-19 recession could cost millions of jobs
    By Aaron Kunkler • March 17, 2020 4:00 pm

    The fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic is hurting workers.

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    Gun stores across King County are experiencing a run on ammunition. File photo
    Buyers want bullets, not just toilet paper
    By Aaron Kunkler • March 16, 2020 6:30 pm

    Gun owners are flocking to stores to buy ammunition.

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    Puget Sound renters will need housing assistance
    Puget Sound renters will need housing assistance
    By Aaron Kunkler • March 16, 2020 6:00 am

    Nonprofits, activists are expecting greater need as workers are laid off.

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    Bars, gyms and more ordered closed in Washington state
    Bars, gyms and more ordered closed in Washington...
    By Aaron Kunkler • March 15, 2020 8:10 pm

    The orders are an attempt to slow the spread of COVID-19.

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    Washington State Capitol Building in Olympia. File photo
    Public events in King County to be cancelled...
    By Aaron Kunkler • March 12, 2020 10:40 am

    It applies to everything from faith events to sporting events and concerts.

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    • How to protect yourself from vehicle theft in Renton

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