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Aggregated Washington State News Articles

• Mariners walk Ohtani in 9th, hold off Angels to keep pace
  
  Ty France homered, Jake Fraley scored the go-ahead run on a throwing error and the streaking Seattle Mariners held off the Los Angeles Angels 6-5 Friday night to keep pace in the AL wild-card chase.
  Fox News.  Sat, 25 Sep 2021 14:19:03 GMT.
• Native American tribe wins major step toward resuming whaling off Washington
  
  An administrative law judge has recommended that a Native American tribe in Washington state once again be allowed to hunt grey whales - a major step in its decades-long effort to resume the ancient practice."This is a ...
  New Zealand Herald.  Sat, 25 Sep 2021 14:31:18 +1200.
• Vikings vs. Seattle: TV/radio, statistics, social media, stories and more
  
  After two close and frustrating losses on the road to start the season, the Vikings play their home opener against Seattle. Here's a guide to prepare for the game and information you can use following the kickoff.
  Star Tribune Staff.  Star Tribune - Minneapolis, Minnesota.  Fri, 24 Sep 2021 19:29:59 +0000.
• Can Vikings kicker Greg Joseph keep one bad miss from becoming more?
  
  The Vikings face the Seahawks on Sunday, the first time Minnesota will host Seattle since that fateful playoff game where Blair Walsh missed wide left from 27 yards.
  Michael Rand.  Star Tribune - Minneapolis, Minnesota.  Fri, 24 Sep 2021 17:48:16 +0000.
• A's Chris Bassitt explains why he returned to mound after scary facial injury: 'We are the green and gold'
  
  Oakland Athletics pitcher Chris Bassitt returned to the mound Thursday to play the Seattle Mariners a month after he suffered facial fractures when he got drilled with a line drive.
  Ryan Gaydos.  Fox News.  Fri, 24 Sep 2021 13:10:58 GMT.
• Amazon diversity data shows divide remains between corporate, warehouse workers
  
  While the Seattle e-commerce giant made recent gains in diverse hires, progress has lagged at the executive level.
  Alex Halverson.  American City Business Journals.  Fri, 24 Sep 2021 06:37:22 +0000.
• Seattle-area office rents still in a funk, but not slowing construction
  
  One cause for optimism: Job growth in the region's office-using sectors stood at over 6% year over year in July, behind only five other U.S. markets, according to a report.
  Shawna De La Rosa.  American City Business Journals.  Fri, 24 Sep 2021 05:30:05 +0000.
• Seahawks' Metcalf vows to tune out smack talk
  
  Seattle Seahawks WR DK Metcalf says he needs to do a better job of tuning out opponent smack talk and keeping his emotions in check.
  ESPN.  Thu, 23 Sep 2021 23:16:31 EST.
• USC quarterback Jaxson Dart recovering after undergoing meniscus surgery
  
  USC freshman quarterback Jaxson Dart underwent meniscus surgery earlier this week after sustaining an injury during last week's win over Washington State.
  Ryan Kartje.  Los Angeles Times.  Fri, 24 Sep 2021 00:49:33 GMT.
• Company's salary increase brings baby boom
  
  A few years ago, Gravity Payments' CEO gave his employees a minimum salary of $70,000. Since then, there's been a baby boom at the Seattle-based company. Workers say they feel more financial stability. Carter Evans reports.
  CBS News.  Tue, 21 Sep 2021 21:22:55 -0400.
• I Had a Chance to Travel Anywhere. Why Did I Pick Spokane?
  
  After 18 months of pandemic parenting isolation, the writer Jon Mooallem knew just where the cure might lie: a minor-league baseball game in eastern Washington.
  Jon Mooallem and Meron Menghistab.  New York Times.  Tue, 21 Sep 2021 20:56:45 +0000.
• USC football takeaways: Jaxson Dart surprises, Drake London unstoppable
  
  The first game of the post-Clay Helton era at USC presented a some big surprises. Here are five takeaways from the Trojans' win over Washington State.
  Ryan Kartje.  Los Angeles Times.  Sun, 19 Sep 2021 12:15:03 GMT.
• 15-Year-Old Charged With Murder In Hit And Run
  
  A 15-year-old girl was charged with murder for allegedly killing a jogger in a hit and run incident in Washington state back in July. ...
  Kevin Harness.  Daily Caller.  Fri, 17 Sep 2021 21:03:44 +0000.
• Seahawks' Wilson mourning loss of 'best friend'
  
  Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson is mourning the loss of Trevor Moawad, mental conditioning coach, business partner and, in his own words, "best friend."
  ESPN.  Fri, 17 Sep 2021 13:39:28 EST.

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