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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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Susan’s quest for ‘justice’ and the civil legal system dilemma
Susan’s quest for ‘justice’ and the civil legal...
By Ashley Hiruko • May 20, 2019 8:30 am

While citizens have the right to an attorney in criminal cases, they’re not afforded the same rights in civil litigation.

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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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I’ll miss Doug Baldwin the player, but I’ll miss the man more
I’ll miss Doug Baldwin the player, but I’ll...
By Nick Patterson Herald Writer • May 13, 2019 10:30 am

I witnessed ‘Contemplative Doug,’ not ‘Angry Doug,’ in my time covering the Seahawks.

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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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Muckleshoot Indian Tribe to develop luxury hotel at Auburn casino
Muckleshoot Indian Tribe to develop luxury hotel at...
By Mark Klaas • May 3, 2019 11:30 am

Opening in 2021, dynamic resort experience to meet guest demand, the tribe says

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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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Cherry blossoms bloom in April at the Washington State Capitol. Photo by Emma Epperly, WNPA Olympia News Bureau
Legislature adjourns on time with new budget, more...
By Emma Epperly • April 29, 2019 10:00 am

Total spending is $52.4 billion; includes levy lid lift for school districts and some tax increases.

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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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Gov. Jay Inslee shakes hands with Dinah Griffey after signing Senate Bill 5649 on April 19. The law revises the statute of limitations for sex crimes. Photo by Emma Epperly, WNPA Olympia News Bureau
Hits and misses from Legislature’s 2019 session
By Emma Epperly • April 25, 2019 12:30 pm

New laws target vaccines, sex crimes and daylight savings; losers include sex ed and dwarf tossing bills.

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Gov. Jay Inslee speaks to protesting nurses on April 24 at the State Capitol Building in Olympia. Inslee indicated he would sign the bill for meal and rest breaks into law if it passes both chambers. Photo by Emma Epperly, WNPA Olympia News Bureau
Lawmakers approve ‘nursing bill’ for mandatory meal and...
By Emma Epperly • April 24, 2019 7:30 pm

Nurses show up in Olympia to support bill, protest Sen. Walsh’s remarks.

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Colton Harris-Moore, known as the “Barefoot Bandit,” as seen on a GoFundMe page where he sought to raise $125,000 for flight training. (GoFundMe)
‘Barefoot Bandit’ asks judge to shorten his supervised...
By Noah Haglund • April 24, 2019 1:30 am

Colton Harris-Moore says travel restrictions are holding back a lucrative public-speaking career.

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USPS district manager Darrell Stoke, Janie Hendrix and Congressman Adam Smith (D-WA) unveil the plaque honorarily naming the Renton Highlands Post Office as the “James Marshall ‘Jimi’ Hendrix Post Office” on Friday, April 19. Photo by Haley Ausbun
Highlands Post Office honors Jimi Hendrix
By Haley Ausbun • April 24, 2019 1:30 am

Postal Service connected Hendrix to family during his Army service.

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Walkers rest amid the trees at Island Center Forest on Vashon Island, which is part of King County. Many trees around Western Washington are struggling, including Western hemlock on Vashon, likely from drought stress. Photo by Susie Fitzhugh
King County forests are facing new challenges
By Aaron Kunkler • April 18, 2019 1:30 pm

Hot, dry summers are stressing native tree species in Western Washington.

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