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Articles by Aaron Kunkler
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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Juanita HS “Rebels” mascot finally defeated
Juanita HS “Rebels” mascot finally defeated
By Aaron Kunkler • July 14, 2020 2:00 pm

School administration will now begin selecting a new mascot.

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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.

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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
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.

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According to King County’s Mental Illness and Drug Dependency (MIDD) annual report, Seattle had the highest rate of people using services at 36 percent of the total, followed by 31 percent from South King County, 18 percent from the greater Eastside, and 7 percent from north county including Shoreline. Courtesy image
Drug courts, officer de-escalation programs impacted by MIDD...
By Aaron Kunkler • July 5, 2020 1:30 am

The fund provides money for mental illness and drug dependency programs across King County.

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Snoqualmie Library. File photo
Libraries take first steps towards reopening
By Aaron Kunkler • June 22, 2020 12:00 pm

Curbside service and book returns are returning in the coming weeks.

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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.

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A semi truck collided with a dump truck on June 16 near milepost 27 on westbound I-90. It closed westbound lanes at milepost 31. Photo contributed by Trooper Rick Johnson
Semi fire closes westbound I-90 near North Bend
By Aaron Kunkler • June 16, 2020 9:30 am

A collision between a semi truck and a dump truck Tuesday has sent one person to the hospital and has…

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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.

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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.

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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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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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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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