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Inslee sets June 30 target for Washington to fully reopen

Meanwhile, fully vaccinated people can stop wearing masks in most places, the federal CDC said.

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Open-carry of weapons now illegal at state Capitol, rallies

A new law bars people from carrying guns within 250 feet of a permitted demonstration.

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Bat positive for rabies found in King County

Sammamish resident bit multiple times

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No appointments needed for vaccine shots at Safeway, Albertsons

Walk-in customers welcome at pharmacies

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New laws will tax the rich, offer aid to low-income workers

Inslee signs bill creating capital gains tax; foes are challenging it in court as unconstitutional.

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Car review: 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe High Country

By Larry Lark, contributor

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Top 10 issues in Washington state’s 2021 legislative session

Democrats used their majorities to muscle through social, economic, environmental and tax policies.

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Governor gives tenants protections, reduces help for landlords

Landlord help is included in another bill, Inslee says; eviction moratorium to end June 30.

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Democrats weigh marriage of cap-and-trade with gas tax hike

As wrangling over climate change policy continues, a major transportation package is pronounced dead.

Lyla J. Brown | Obituary

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Lyla J. Brown | Obituary

Lyla J. Brown passed away Feb. 4, 2021, at age 88.

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Car review: 2021 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray

By Larry Lark, contributor

2021 Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat AWD

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Car review: 2021 Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat AWD

By Larry Lark, contributor

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High court ruling spurs effort to retool state’s drug laws

Meanwhile, the Blake decision has gotten people out jail, charges dismissed and possibly clemency for some.

Jayendrina Singha Ray is a PhD (ABD) in English, with a research focus on the works of the South African Nobel Laureate John Maxwell Coetzee. She teaches English Composition and Research Writing at Highline College, WA, and has previously taught English at colleges in India.

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Asian women and racial violence in the aftermath of Atlanta | Guest column

In her famous essay “The Laugh of the Medusa,” Hélène Cixous resurrects the myth of Medusa — a…

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Formerly incarcerated people regain right to vote in Washington

Rights restored immediately upon release.

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Access to cash is a prescription for better health | Guest column

By Danny Low, For the Reporter

A come-from-behind 5-4 victory over the Victoria Royals gave the Vancouver Giants their second win in a row Tuesday night, March 30, in Kamloops (Allen Douglas/Special to Langley Advance Times)

Sports

Back to the ice: Vancouver Giants resume play Sunday

Langley-based team scheduled to play three games in four days, following COVID postponement

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Car review: 2021 GR Supra 2.0

By Larry Lark, contributor

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Car review: 2021 Genesis G80 RWD 2.5T Prestige

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Sheriff’s office wants help identifying Green River killer victim

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