Mags, open carry at protests and AR-15s on Olympia’s agenda
A number of bills concerning firearms are being considered by the Legislature this year as lawmakers in Olympia decide whether to place restrictions on high-capacity magazines, semi-automatic rifles and the open carrying of guns in some public places. Continue reading at The Auburn Reporter. (Courtesy photo)

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Washington state to receive a 16% increase in its COVID-19 vaccine allotment
Washington state is expecting to receive an increase in its COVID-19 vaccine allotment in the coming weeks as part of the Biden administration’s plan to boost purchases of the vaccines to deliver enough to protect 300 million Americans by the end of summer. Continue reading at KING5 TV.

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New Washington Black Lives Matter Alliance lobbies for changes that go far beyond police reform
The marble hallways of Washington’s Capitol have long been well stocked with powerful interest groups, from businesses and industry associations, to labor unions and environmentalists. Now, as state lawmakers gather remotely for the legislative session, a new statewide advocacy group is joining the ranks: the WA Black Lives Matter Alliance. Continue reading at The Seattle Times.

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Auburn Reporter
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The Daily News
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Everett Herald (subscription required)
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International Examiner
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News Tribune (subscription required)
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New York Times
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Seattle Times (subscription required)
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Skagit Valley Herald
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Spokesman Review
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Tri-City Herald
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USA Today
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Washington Post
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KING5 TV (NBC)
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KIRO7 TV (CBS)
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KOMO4 TV (ABC)
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KUOW FM
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Q13 TV (Fox)
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Web

Center Square
Bill banning high-capacity magazines draws fire from Washington gun owners (Liias)

Crosscut
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Slog
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West Seattle Blog
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