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1,300 travelers have been reported for ‘unruly behavior’ on flights since February, FAA says

In response to a wave of disruptive behavior on flights linked to the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol, FAA Administrator Steve Dickson signed an order establishing a "zero-tolerance" policy for passengers who refused to follow crew members' orders.

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You can fly non-stop from Seattle to 15 international destinations — but many have high COVID-19 levels

A Cathay Pacific Airways aircraft takes off at the Hong Kong International Airport, in Hong Kong, Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2020. Hong Kong airline Cathay Pacific Airways said Wednesday it would cut 8,500 jobs and shut a regional airline as it grapples with the plunge in air travel due to the pandemic. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung)
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How to travel safely during COVID: What doctors recommend after getting a vaccine

A sample copy of a Washington drivers license is shown at the Washington state Dept. of Licensing office in Lacey, Wash., Friday, June 22, 2018. Some Washington licenses and identification cards will soon be marked with the words “federal limits apply” as the state moves to comply with a federal law that increased rules for identification needed at airports and federal facilities. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren) WATW203
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REAL ID compliance deadline for domestic travel extended. Here’s what travelers and others need to know

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Washington health-care exec vowed to follow COVID rules. Then he led a 153-person Grand Canyon hike, rangers say.

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*** READER’S LENS – ONE TIME USE ONLY *** Greta Nehrenberg duckfan@live.com Kent, WA 2068833630 vielmusik Columbia National Wildlife Refuge 2021/03/19 I heard the snow geese flying overhead, quickly aimed upward, zoomed in and snapped a photo. Afterwards I noticed that everything had lined up perfectly. Taken with a Canon Powershot SX530. IMG_2961.jpeg I agree to the Readers Lens Terms and Conditions 16:03:10 25 Mar, 2021

Snow geese toe the line as they parade before the moon

*** READER’S LENS – ONE TIME USE ONLY *** Blaine Amidon bfamidon@comcast.net Edmonds, WA 425 301 1781 blaineamidon Deception Pass, WA 2021/03/15 Conditions looked promising for a nice sunset so and friend and I made the 90 minute drive up north to Deception Pass. Things fell into place very nicely for us as the sun dropped down where we anticipated, and there was a very nice orange tint in the sky as the sun set. Taken with a Nikon Z7 with a 150 – 600mm Tamron telephoto lens. DSC_9550.jpg I agree to the Readers Lens Terms and Conditions 11:31:49 16 Mar, 2021

Our star is aligned for a picture-perfect Deception Pass sunset

*** READER’S LENS – ONE TIME USE ONLY *** Vance Thompson alexavance@mac.com Seattle, Washington 206-619-2633 Seattle, Pike Place Market 2021/03/10 Waterfront area construction area as viewed from Pike Place Market. Other than the colors, patterns and shadows, the orange jacket caught my eye. Sony a6600 mirrorless. Zeiss Batis 85mm shot at f/1.8, 1/4000 sec, ISO 50. Steelworker.JPG I agree to the Readers Lens Terms and Conditions 17:22:21 18 Mar, 2021

Patterns meet shadows, colors and light — and just 1 human — along Seattle waterfront

*** READER’S LENS – ONE TIME USE ONLY *** Marc Deaver 2mdeaver@comcast.net Auburn 2537092491 Nisqually Wildlife Refuge 2021/02/17 This coyote was hunting in the tall grass. While I got several clear shots of him in the open, I think this one best emphasizes his stealthy hunting skills. I had to switch to manual focus to get the shot. I used a Nikon D850 at 500mm. Coyote.jpg I agree to the Readers Lens Terms and Conditions 09:23:47 09 Mar, 2021

This wily, highly camouflaged coyote stalks amid stalks of grass

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FILE – This Sept. 21, 2009, file photo, shows a view of Oia village on the island of Santorini, Greece. Mules are not being bred with donkeys to create a stronger animal to carry overweight tourists on the steep terrain of the Greek island Santorini, as several online news sites reported. (AP Photo/Michael Virtanen, File)

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