Initiative 502 (New Approach Washington) supporters plan to turn in their signatures tomorrow afternoon! [Seattle PI]

In the least surprising news ever, a Republican activist has begun collecting signatures to move the City Council's plastic bag ban to the ballot. Yep, the same guy as two years ago. He even has a website that almost 400 people have visited! [Seattle Times]

Bellingham Police apparently have riot gear. We know this because they showed up to evict some nonviolent Occupy protestors wearing it. [Slog]

The man that a Woodinville High School teacher was dating at the time she was murdered -- Christmas Eve -- has been arrested in connection with the crime. [NWCN]

Queen Anne businesses Teacup, Ototo Sushi and Polpetta are all closing. [KOMO]

Some restaurant owners are upset about the minimum wage raise, which goes into effect on Sunday. We hope that none of these are the kind of restaurant owners who take their workers' tips and pour them back into the restaurant. [NWCN]

Alleged pimp D'Marco Mobley will not be representing himself after all! [Seattle Times]

King County prosecutor Dan Satterburg is all about preventing drunk driving! [NWCN]

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