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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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King County faces $2 million lawsuit from 2016 K-9 bite
King County faces $2 million lawsuit from 2016...
By Aaron Kunkler akunkler@soundpublishing.com and Ashley Hiruko ahiruko@soundpublishing.com • January 5, 2020 12:00 pm

A man’s right arm was left “permanently disfigured and disabled” after a Sheriff’s Office K-9 was used.

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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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Washington’s vehicle emission check program ends Dec. 31
Washington’s vehicle emission check program ends Dec. 31
December 30, 2019 4:40 pm

After 38 years

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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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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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Lawmakers aim to act on guns and pot, taxes and apples
Lawmakers aim to act on guns and pot,...
By Jerry Cornfield • December 16, 2019 12:10 pm

There’s a wide range of subjects they hope to address when the 2020 session begins next month.

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Boeing Renton plant to halt 737 Max production
Boeing Renton plant to halt 737 Max production
By Haley Ausbun • December 16, 2019 1:30 am

Suspension expected to begin in January

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Horses seized in Enumclaw after allegations of hoarding, abandonment
Horses seized in Enumclaw after allegations of hoarding,...
By Ray Miller-Still • December 12, 2019 4:12 pm

Sharon Hunter said the horses would be staying on the land for just a few weeks — but it’s alleged she more or less abandoned them there.

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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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In this September 2019 photo, George Kirkish, owner and founder of Palouse Winery on Vashon-Maury Island, pours a glass of wine for Lori Coots during tasting room hours. (Kevin Opsahl/Sound Publishing)
King County Council approves controversial winery, brewery ordinance
By Aaron Kunkler • December 10, 2019 3:00 pm

After five years, the county has updated regulations surrounding alcohol production and tasting.

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Washington Low Income Housing Alliance is among supporters of statewide “just cause” legislation to protect tenants in Washington. However, some landlords say removing the ability to quickly remove tenants limits their ability to get rid of problem renters. (Courtesy image)
Tenant advocates prepare for another push in Olympia
By Aaron Kunkler • December 8, 2019 1:30 am

Following wins in Burien and Federal Way, just cause evictions are on the 2020 Legislative agenda.

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