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Washington State Attorney General Bob Ferguson (center) announced a lawsuit against Johnson & Johnson in a press conference Jan. 2. Debbie Warfield of Everett (left) lost her son to a heroin overdose in 2012. Skagit County Commissioner Lisa Janicki (right) lost her son to an overdose of OxyContin in 2017. They are joined by Rep. Lauren Davis of Shoreline (second from right), founder of the Washington Recovery Alliance. (TVW screenshot)
AG Bob Ferguson talks lawsuits, gun control
By Aaron Kunkler • January 20, 2020 10:30 am

Washington state Attorney General stopped by Sound Publishing’s Kirkland office.

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Development has encroached on the East Lake Sammamish Trail (at right). Joe Livarchik/file photo
King County files lawsuit to finish East Lake...
By Aaron Kunkler • January 17, 2020 1:30 am

Homeowners have until September to remove buildings and other property from the right of way.

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King County Metro’s battery-electric bus. Photo courtesy of kingcounty.gov
King County could bump up Metro electrification deadlines
By Aaron Kunkler • January 15, 2020 11:45 am

Transportation generates nearly half of all greenhouse gas emissions in the state.

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A 50-minute film called “Spawning Grounds,” which documents the effort to save a freshwater variety of kokanee salmon from Lake Sammamish, is finally ready for its debut in North Bend on Jan. 18. (Screenshot from film)
Spawning Grounds: Lake Sammamish kokanee documentary premieres Jan....
By Aaron Kunkler • January 13, 2020 5:30 pm

The film tracks the ‘all hands on deck’ effort to save the little red fish from extinction.

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Meet the group trying to electrify America’s railroads
Meet the group trying to electrify America’s railroads
By Aaron Kunkler • January 12, 2020 1:30 am

The Backbone Campaign hopes it will reduce emissions and jump-start depressed communities.

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A man works on a balcony at the Cedar Pointe Apartments, a 255 apartment complex for seniors 55+, on Jan. 6, 2020, in Arlington, Washington. (Andy Bronson/The Herald)
Washington state has been under-producing housing units for...
By Aaron Kunkler • January 10, 2020 12:45 pm

A new report said there should have been an additional 225,000 units created between 2010 and 2015.

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Washington State Capitol Building in Olympia. File photo
Homelessness, guns among 2020 legislative priorities
By Aaron Kunkler • January 10, 2020 11:20 am

WA lawmakers examine issues heading into 60-day session.

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Girmay Zahilay (District 2) is the newest member of the King County Council. Courtesy photo
New King County Council members sworn in
By Aaron Kunkler • January 9, 2020 11:30 am

The King County Council was sworn in on Jan. 8, with three familiar faces and one new face.

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Insulin pumps are worn by diabetics to monitor blood glucose levels and replace manual injections. (Wikimedia Commons)
WA lawmakers propose capping insulin costs at $100...
By Aaron Kunkler • January 1, 2020 1:30 am

With the federal government in gridlock, states and finding ways to lower costs.

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Swedish nurse strike still possible following Dec. 30 negotiations
Swedish nurse strike still possible following Dec. 30...
By Aaron Kunkler • December 31, 2019 1:00 pm

Not enough progress was made, nurses unions say.

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Swedish Medical Center nurses could send notification of strike by year’s end
Swedish Medical Center nurses could send notification of...
By Aaron Kunkler • December 26, 2019 5:20 pm

Union reps say negotiations have stalled since they began in April.

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Who owns King County forestlands?
Who owns King County forestlands?
By Aaron Kunkler • December 26, 2019 10:00 am

It’s a hodgepodge mix, but large investment companies own a substantial chunk.

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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
Catch a train: WA considers an Auburn to...
By Aaron Kunkler • December 20, 2019 12:30 pm

An east-west route could tie in with the proposed ultra-high-speed rail between B.C. and Portland.

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Regional homelessness authority approved by King County, Seattle
Regional homelessness authority approved by King County, Seattle
By Aaron Kunkler • December 17, 2019 1:30 am

The authority will consolidate crisis response and services into one entity.

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Media day at OMF to show off the first Siemens Link light rail vehicle June 19, 2019. File photo
King, Pierce county officials want answers on Sound...
By Aaron Kunkler • December 16, 2019 12:15 pm

The transit agency reported in October that black riders were more likely than others to get fined.

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Despite concerns, homelessness authority moves toward final Seattle vote
Despite concerns, homelessness authority moves toward final Seattle...
By Aaron Kunkler • December 12, 2019 12:00 pm

Seattle’s homelessness committee aligned the city’s plan with King County’s.

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King County’s current climate action plan was adopted in 2015 and has provided a blueprint for reducing emissions and preparing for climate change. File photo
King County approves environmental justice provision
By Aaron Kunkler • December 12, 2019 1:30 am

An update to the King County climate action plan should include an environmental justice framing as it’s developed over the…

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Homelessness authority approved by King County, awaits Seattle vote
Homelessness authority approved by King County, awaits Seattle...
By Aaron Kunkler • December 11, 2019 3:30 pm

The agreement would consolidate emergency services for people experiencing homelessness.

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The King County Courthouse is located at 516 Third Ave. in downtown Seattle. Photo courtesy of King County
Council approves $600,000 to increase security at King...
By Aaron Kunkler • December 11, 2019 2:30 pm

The funding will be split evenly between increasing deputies, security and social services.

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Victims, law enforcement speak about King County Courthouse conditions
Victims, law enforcement speak about King County Courthouse...
By Aaron Kunkler • December 10, 2019 5:10 pm

An entrance to the courthouse was closed after an assault.

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