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Headline: Here’s an inadvertently funny “head” line on the site this morning: Ex-DEA heads: Feds should nullify state pot laws

And speaking of marijuana … Seattle police found 40 marijuana plants growing in Llandover Woods Greenspace located on the city’s border with Shoreline. The coppers don’t really care much, though, because pot is legal in our state. Plus, what kind of agricultural geniuses are trying to grow pot outdoors in winter?

That guy in handcuffs: Remember that fellow who took off from Harborview while he was still in cuffs last week? Cops haven’t found him, according to our community news partner CHS Capitol Hill Seattle Blog.

ZAGS! They now have tournament games to win

Accident weeks old: This is an odd one. Fatal accident scene discovered in Redmond. Wasn’t someone reported missing?

Now here’s some news: Yeah, right … Poll: Strong voter opposition to higher gas, car-tab taxes

Speaking of gas: Here’s what AAA Washington says about prices in our state:

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Nick Provenza: 206-464-2142 or nprovenza@seattletimes.com