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A testy final night of legislating brought 2 big surprises

Here’s what’s happening after adjournment of the 2022 session of the Washington Legislature.

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King County wants your opinion on new firework enforcement rules | King County

Your comments will be accepted through April 10.

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Website aids Ukrainians; criminal justice reform under scrutiny | King County Local Dive

Welcome to a new podcast for King County residents.

Carolyn H. Yamada | Obituary

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Carolyn H. Yamada | Obituary

Passed away peacefully on January 24, 2022, at the age of 79.

James Bryan Bruer | Obituary

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James Bryan Bruer | Obituary

James Bryan Bruer (Jim), 78 years of age, of Kent, WA and formally Missoula, MT, passed away on…

Cait Carr, left, and Aly (Carr) Lacey pose for a photo in their varsity jackets. The sisters played together at Auburn Mountainview High School, but now coach girls basketball at Auburn Mountainview and Kentlake High School, respectively. COURTESY PHOTO, Marla Carr

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Two sisters, once teammates, now coaching against each other

Carr sisters coach high school girls basketball at Kentlake, Auburn Mountainview

Cartoon by Frank Shiers

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The Batman vs. The Mask Mandate | Shiers

Cartoon by Frank Shiers

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King County Local Dive: Police accountability and mail delivery

Welcome to a new podcast for King County residents.

Jayendrina Singha Ray’s research interests include postcolonial studies, spatial literary studies, British literature, and rhetoric and composition. Prior to teaching in the U.S., she worked as an editor with Routledge and taught English at colleges in India. She is a resident of Kirkland.

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Metaverse: Old wine in a new bottle? | Guest column

The metaverse is a space caught at the cusp of the physical and the nonphysical. Not a radically…

Cartoon by Frank Shiers

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Huge $1.45B revenue surplus | Shiers

Cartoon by Frank Shiers

Ruth Bowman | Obituary

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Ruth Bowman | Obituary

MEMORIAL SERVICE FOR RUTH LYONS BOWMAN will be held Saturday, May 21st at 2:00 PM (Noon Seattle time)…

Robert Wagner | Obituary

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Robert Wagner | Obituary

Robert Wagner passed away on January 9, 2022 at 97. He leaves behind his loving wife Maxine of…

Lillian Ida Kelly | Obituary

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Lillian Ida Kelly | Obituary

On Monday, Feb. 14, our beloved Lillian Ida Kelly passed away at the age of 90. We find…

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Michael Carney chosen as Kent School District Teacher of the Year

Teaches sixth grade math, science at Scenic Hill Elementary

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Training begins for 2022 Emerald Downs season

121 horses on the Auburn grounds in preparation for May 15 opening

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Kenyan Community International Church building close to completion

By Emily Riehl, For the Kent Reporter

Screenshot of Gov. Jay Inslee’s news conference from Feb. 17, 2022.

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Governor: Masks can come off March 21 in most public settings

They’ll still be required in some places, but Washington is following several other states now lifting mandates.

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Amanda Knox finds a fresh start on Vashon

Knox and Robinson bought a home on the island in 2019 just before the pandemic arrived. They’ve since…

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A gun rights advocate warns a crowd of the potential need for forceful resistance in the future at gathering outside House of Representatives chamber in this 2020 file photo.

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Ban of guns at government meetings, ballot counting advances

The prohibition would cover open and concealed carry of firearms. State House Democrats overrode Republican objections.

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Opinion

Editorial: Taxpayers deserve down payment on tax reforms

By The Herald Editorial Board