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Hey, good morning. I'm Patricia Murphy. It's Wednesday. This is Seattle now.

Valentine's Day is on Saturday this year. If you're planning to head out on your own or with your love, stick around. Seattle Times food critic Tonvin is here with some suggestions for dining out.

But first, let's get you caught up.

A federal judge in Seattle has tossed out a lawsuit against a Washington man

for allegedly infiltrating and doxing a white nationalist group.

Tacoma News Tribune reports David Capito used a fake identity to join a chapter of Patriot Front,

while in the group he reportedly gathered information on members' identities and private chats,

then released them online.

Five group members sued saying the man's actions led to a campaign

of threats and harassment. But Judge Richard A. Jones said the legal basis for the lawsuit was

flawed and dismissed the case. Financial education could become a high school graduation requirement

in Washington. A proposal in the state Senate would require

students to learn about spending, saving, credit cards, and financial decision-making. In years

past, similar bills have garnered bipartisan support but didn't make it to the finish line.

There's a public hearing on this new proposal at 1030 this morning. And here's some good news about a local movie theater.

Don't hear that very often.

The Seattle Times reports the Tasphere Film Festival in Columbia City plans to open for year-round

programming starting next Friday.

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