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Washington state Legislature approves ban on Native American school mascots

Washington state Legislature approves ban on Native American school mascots

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Washington state Legislature approves ban on Native American school mascots

On a 90-8 vote, the House concurred with changes made by the Senate. The ban would take effect Jan. 1.

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Skagit County could slip back to Phase 2 if COVID-19 trends continue rising

Health officials said B.1.1.7, otherwise known as the UK COVID-19 variant, is largely to blame for rising cases. The move backward could devastate small businesses.
Community

An oasis of art in a neighborhood under stress

Wa Na Wari celebrates Black vision and voices.
Facing Race

Bellevue launches 'Hate has no home here' campaign

The city is providing free signs for homes and stickers for store windows.

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Orting firefighters face low staffing numbers ahead of wildfire season

Fire Chief Zane Gibson said during a normal day they have just four on-duty firefighters. Meanwhile, their calls have more than doubled over time.
Boeing sees uptick in airplane orders as travel picks up

Boeing received 196 orders in March, including the previously announced 100 from Southwest, while losing 156 to cancellations.

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Mariners and Orioles rained out, twin-bill set for Tuesday

The game between the Seattle Mariners and the Baltimore Orioles was rained out. The game was rescheduled as part of a doubleheader Tuesday starting at 4:05 p.m.
Seattle starts season at home against Minnesota United FC

The Sounders finished 11-5-6 overall during the 2020 season while going 8-1-3 at home. Seattle averaged 0.9 goals on 2.1 shots on goal per game last season.