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Lawmakers are eyeing a number of bills which could change firearm regulations in the state.

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EPA loans King County $96.8 million to prevent untreated water from spilling into Puget Sound

Loan comes a week after an over 10 million gallon overflow into the Puget Sound and Lake Washington.

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King County estimates millions gallons of untreated wastewater overflowed into surrounding waters.

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Wastewater treatment plants account for about 70% of the excess nutrients.

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