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LOCAL

Spokane City Council updates municipal code to reflect marijuana legalization. Liquor Control Board public hearing on pot tonight. (KXLY)

Eastern State Hospital passes safety review in wake of recent murder. (S-R)

Sheriff's Office recommends you leave crime fighting to them. (KHQ)

LESS LOCAL

Senate Democrats introduce a slew of gun control bills. (Seattle Times)

More cops that can't get fired. Now in Portland. (Oregonian)

ELSEWHERE

North Korea confirms new nuclear test. (BBC)

State of the Union speech tonight. Why they always say "strong." (NYT)