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The language of the original bill prohibited privately-owned detainment facilities from being contracted by local, state, or federal government entities, but a last-second amendment was adopted to substantially narrow the focus of the legislation. File photo

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Lawmakers flinch on banning for-profit detention facilities

Last minute amendment exempted ICE detainment facility.

Wildcats split first two district games

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Wildcats split first two district games

The Mount Si girls basketball team beat Monroe and fell to Woodinville.

Sports

Mount Si wrestlers advance to regionals

Seven Mount Si wrestlers put in strong showings at the 4A KingCo championships at Juanita High and advanced…

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Mount Si wrestlers advance to state

Four Mount Si wrestlers advanced to the Mat Classic XXXII state tournament this weekend at the Tacoma Dome.

Making a human connection in a sea of social media

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Making a human connection in a sea of social media

A monthly health column about natural medicine.

Unstable housing? Apply for Section 8

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Unstable housing? Apply for Section 8

Applications open in February for housing vouchers

Sports

Mount Si gymnasts qualify for state meet

Five Mount Si gymnasts will compete at the 4A state gymnastics meet on Feb. 21-22 at Sammamish High.

Gov. Jay Inslee signs the first bill of the 2020 legislative session into law. On the right stands the bill’s primary sponsor, Sen. Jamie Pedersen, D-Seattle, who is wearing a red tie. Photo by Cameron Sheppard, WNPA News Service

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Gov. Inslee signs tax bill to help fund higher education

Law shifts a portion of the tax burden to large tech companies.

TIM BRAUHN

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TIM BRAUHN

In Loving Memory

State Capitol Building, Olympia, Washington. File photo

Northwest

Mental illness: Lawmakers propose plan to treat without consent

Concerns raised on the guardianship and loss of rights for incapacitated persons.

Resolution time 2020! | PAID CONTENT

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Resolution time 2020! | PAID CONTENT

Spotlight on Business article.

Photo by Leona Vaughn / WNPA News Service                                Washington residents at a Senate Law and Justice Committee hearing on a proposed ban on high capacity gun magazines this week. Many wore orange in support of gun safety.

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Lawmakers move to ban high-capacity magazines

Supporters say fewer bullets would increase safety. Opponents say it would infringe on their rights.

Obituaries

ANGELA KAY WILSON

Angela Kay Wilson, of North Bend, loving mother of two, passed away suddenly on January 25, 2020. She…