Reardan unveils six replacement mascot finalists

REARDAN-In light of the Spokane Tribe's decision to disallow public schools from using a Native American reference in a mascot or logo and the Reardan-Edwall School District's subsequent choice to do away with the "Indians" mascot by this fall, the school district has revealed six finalists for its new mascot. The mascot will be decided through a community vote open exclusively to school staff, students, parents and alumni, as well as community members.

Voting will take place in a bracket format, similar to the NCAA Tournament or NFL playoffs.

The first round voting, which runs from June 1-6,...