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Current and former Black Amazon employees claim racial discrimination

Current and former Black Amazon employees claim racial discrimination

Current and former Black Amazon employees claim racial discrimination

One lawsuit alleges Amazon has “a pattern of hiring Black employees at lower levels than comparable white employees.”

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Inslee and community leaders condemn violence against Asian community

Community leaders and Gov. Jay Inslee gathered in Renton to condemn the rise in attacks against Asian Americans, both in Washington and nationwide.
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Hundreds gather for rallies in western Washington to stop Asian hate

Leaders denounced hate and violence toward the Asian community on Monday as King County Executive Dow Constantine announced $5 million in grants to organizations.
Politics

Deb Haaland makes history as first Native American Interior Secretary

Sally Jewell, former U.S. Interior Secretary who lives in the Seattle area, said Haaland stepping in to the new role is huge, especially for tribal communities.

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Inslee and community leaders condemn violence against Asian community

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Pierce County judge dismisses wrongful death lawsuit in shooting of Deputy Daniel McCartney

A Pierce County judge ruled Deputy Daniel McCartney, who was killed in 2018, was aware of the hazards of the job but “voluntarily confronted that risk.”
As racial disparities persist, Swedish launches Black Birth Empowerment Initiative

Giving birth can be a magical experience, but for Black women, it can also trigger fear.

Sports

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.