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Matt Marshall, leader of the Washington Three Percenters gun rights group, addresses a crowd rallying for Second Amendment rights Jan. 17 at the state Capitol in Olympia. Marshall condemned Republican leadership in the House of Representatives, which expelled Rep. Matt Shea from the Republican Caucus. Marshall announced his candidacy for the 2nd District seat held by House Minority Leader J.T. Wilcox. Photo by Cameron Sheppard, WNPA News Service

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Gun rights advocates rally at Capitol

Criticism levied at Matt Shea investigation, Republican leadership.

Sen. Mona Das, D-Kent, the primary sponsor of SB 5323, speaking on the bill. (Photo courtesy of Hannah Sabio-Howell)

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Proposed law adds a fee to plastic bags at checkout

Senate passes bill to ban single-use plastic bags, place 8-cent fee on reusable plastic bags.

In November 2019, Washington voters approved Initiative 976, which calls for $30 car tabs. Sound Publishing file photo

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Republicans try to guarantee $30 car tabs amid court hangup

Lawmakers sponsor companion bills in the House and Senate.

Gov. Jay Inslee delivered his 2020 State of the State Address on Tuesday, Jan. 14. (Photo courtesy of Washington State Office of the Governor)

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Gov. Inslee delivers State of the State Address

By Leona Vaughn, WNPA News Service

Rep. Laurie Jinkins, D-Tacoma, was sworn in Jan. 13, 2020, as Speaker of the House. Photo by Cameron Sheppard, WNPA News Service

Northwest

Jinkins sworn in as WA’s first female Speaker of the House

Rep. Laurie Jinkins, D-Tacoma, is applauded by her colleagues as she becomes the first woman in Washington State…

King County faces $2 million lawsuit from 2016 K-9 bite

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King County faces $2 million lawsuit from 2016 K-9 bite

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

Washington State Capitol Building in Olympia. File photo

Opinion

Despite ruling on Public Records Act, we need to keep a close eye on Olympia

Washington Supreme Court upholds that state legislators are subject to the Public Records Act.

Washington’s vehicle emission check program ends Dec. 31

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Washington’s vehicle emission check program ends Dec. 31

After 38 years

A King County judge found the company misled customers into thinking it was a charity. Photo courtesy of the state Attorney General’s office

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Judge rules Value Village deceived customers

The King County judge found the company misled customers into thinking it was a charity.

Muckleshoots, Seahawks form 10-year partnership

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Muckleshoots, Seahawks form 10-year partnership

The Muckleshoot Indian Tribe have entered into a 10-year partnership with the Seattle Seahawks.

Auburn man who shot and wounded law enforcement officer during arrest gets more than 17 years in prison

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Auburn man who shot and wounded law enforcement officer during arrest gets more than 17 years in prison

Repeat offender had been linked to drive-by shooting in Seattle’s Capitol Hill neighborhood

Discover a mask-free sleep apnea alternative!

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Discover a mask-free sleep apnea alternative!

6 reasons to consider oral appliance therapy in Bellevue

UW Senior WR Andre Baccellia scores on a 5-yard pass from QB Jacob Eason.

Sports

Huskies fall to Ducks, 35-31 | Photos

The University of Washington Huskies fell to the Oregon Ducks, 35-31, on Oct. 19 to a sellout crowd…

16 indicted for trafficking large amounts of heroin and methamphetamine in Seattle area

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16 indicted for trafficking large amounts of heroin and methamphetamine in Seattle area

Ten locations searched; 17 people arrested following year-long investigation

Wilson’s 4 TDs, late field goal miss helps Hawks edge Rams

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Wilson’s 4 TDs, late field goal miss helps Hawks edge Rams

Russell Wilson led a late scoring drive and a 44-yard attempt was barely wide in Seattle’s 30-29 win.

Sound Transit seeks input on name change for University Street Station

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Sound Transit seeks input on name change for University Street Station

Vote online or certain dates at station mezzanine

Cliff Edwards, 65, the sexton at Edmonds Memorial Cemetery & Columbarium, picks up and carries memorial flowers on his mower as he cuts the grass around headstones on Monday, Aug. 19, 2019 in Edmonds, Wash. (Andy Bronson / The Herald)

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GRAVDGR: Edmonds cemetery sexton has deadpan sense of humor

Cliff Edwards has spent 46 years taking care of the final resting places of our loved ones.

Reinvigorated Husky found his love for football again

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Reinvigorated Husky found his love for football again

After stepping away from the team last season, Chico McClatcher is back and ready for a big year.

Spread the wealth? Money crunch is coming for Seahawks

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Spread the wealth? Money crunch is coming for Seahawks

Seattle has one more season before its big-spending ramifications truly kick in.

Acquisition gift chosen from 2018 Seattle Art Fair. Installation view of Recent Acquisitions: Toyin Ojih Odutola, Frye Art Museum, 2019. Photo: Jueqian Fang.

Arts & Culture

Seattle Art Fair renews partnership with Frye Art Museum

The Seattle Art Fair, presented by AIG, is pleased to announce the renewal of its partnership with the…