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Tara O’Brien, right, a seventh-grade math teacher at Fred W Traner Middle School in Reno, chats with Maria Diaz during a home visit in January. Student Freddy Ramirez Diaz, (blue shirt), and sister Camila, a third grader, are at right. Since 2012, the Washoe County School District in Northern Nevada has asked teachers at high-poverty schools to volunteer for a home visiting program. Participating teachers visit students and families at their homes twice a year to build relationships with parents and their students. Photographed on January 23, 2019. 209435

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What if teachers in Seattle visited students where it mattered most — at home?

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Jockey Patrick Henry, Jr. crosses the finish line in first place of the first race on Opening Day at Emerald Downs aboard Tumac Mountain. He later won another race (and there are more to come) Ref to More photos online Linesonly on Saturday April 20, 2019 For Sports LO 209949
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Emerald Downs Opening Day  VIEW

Burlesque performer Just Ducky, far right, tries on sunglasses with her best friend Alexis Green during Seattle designer Jamie Von Stratton’s spring sale at her studio in Seattle Saturday, April 13, 2019. The sale offered ready-to-wear designs, costumes, bathing suits and accessories. Von Stratton says she creates “whimsical fashion” for burlesque and drag performers and has “worked with everyone from Microsoft to Macklemore.” For more information on Von Stratton’s designs and sale, visit: https://www.jvonstratton.com/
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Check out this ‘whimsical fashion’ sale in Seattle  VIEW

The Sounders celebrate Cristian Roldan’s goal coming in the 68th minute against Toronto. Toronto FC played the Seattle Sounders in MLS action Saturday, April 13, 2019 at CenturyLink Field in Seattle. 209913
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Photos: Sounders beat Toronto 3-2  VIEW

Sharada Hosur helps her son Purav Karthik, 4, prepare for the fashion show during Ugadi celebrations at Lake Washington High School in Kirkland, Wash. Saturday, April 13, 2019. Father Karthik Bhaskar said the celebrations are a reminder of where he grew up and his culture in Karnataka. Hundreds celebrated Ugadi at Lake Washington High School in Kirkland, Wash. Saturday, April 13, 2019. Sahyadri Kannada Sangha, a non-profit dedicated to promote art and culture from the Indian state of Karnataka, organized the annual Ugadi festival to welcome the lunar new year. A traditional Karnataka lunch was served on banana leaves. “This is something you won’t find in any Indian restaurant in the Northwest,” says Nagendra Honavalli, one of the Sahyadri Kannada Sangha board of directors. CQ The event featured singing, dancing and drama from Karnataka. “We want our art and culture to grow and to be carried to the next generation.” says Honavalli. “This artform is very unique to the state of Karnataka.” LO 209932
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Celebrating the culture of Karnataka in Kirkland  VIEW

Business & Tech

Boeing employees walk past the 100th 787 Dreamliner made at Boeing South Carolina after a ribbon cutting ceremony. The 100th 787 was made for American Airlines. Boeing had a ribbon cutting ceremony for the occasion Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2016 in North Charleston, S.C. (Photo by Mic Smith)

Claims of shoddy production draw scrutiny to a second Boeing jet

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Downtown congestion tolling — Seattle needs to go with eyes wide open

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Seahawks Head Coach Pete Carroll, quarterback Russell Wilson and General Manager John Schneider give a press conference at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center Wednesday, April 17, 2019. Earlier this week, Wilson and the Seahawks agreed to a four-year, $140 million contract extension and $65 million signing bonus. The deal keeps him with the Seahawks through the 2023 season and makes him the highest-paid player in the history of the NFL. 209957

The Seahawks’ top draft classes, best players and biggest busts under Pete Carroll and John Schneider

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Report: Seahawks asking for at least a first-round pick for defensive end Frank Clark