as After falling to Indianapolis Colts in fourth round of NFL draft, former UW QB Jacob Eason vows to prove critics wrong By www.seattletimes.com Published On :: Sat, 25 Apr 2020 09:54:13 -0700 Former UW quarterback Jacob Eason fell to the fourth round, where the Indianapolis Colts selected him on Saturday to learn from aging veteran Philip Rivers. Full Article Huskies Husky Football Sports
as Washington, Gonzaga in top six for O’Dea five-star forward Paolo Banchero By www.seattletimes.com Published On :: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 13:13:56 -0700 Banchero tweeted himself of a row of jerseys from Kentucky, Washington, Gonzaga, Arizona, Tennessee and Duke. Full Article Gonzaga High School Sports Huskies Husky Basketball Sports
as Led by ex-Husky Tanner Swanson, Northwest-based MLB coaches band together for ‘Coaches vs. COVID’ program By www.seattletimes.com Published On :: Thu, 30 Apr 2020 16:45:11 -0700 The idea is to impart the baseball knowledge of himself and others he recruited to the cause — many of whom are part of the wave of Northwest-based coaches who have infiltrated professional baseball — while raising money for the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center to support COVID-19 research. Full Article College Sports Health Huskies Pac-12 Sports
as Woo woos for a weary world: UW’s live mascot, Dubs II, spreads cute dog content to the masses By www.seattletimes.com Published On :: Fri, 01 May 2020 06:00:40 -0700 Most people are still in quarantine due to the novel coronavirus, and UW's live mascot Dubs II is no exception. But this adorable Alaskan malamute -- and UW's social media team -- are providing much-needed cute dog content when all of us need it most. Full Article Huskies Husky Football Sports
as Poll: Who’d have been No. 1 if they could’ve marketed their names as collegians? By www.seattletimes.com Published On :: Sat, 02 May 2020 15:14:31 -0700 Full Article College Basketball College Football College Sports Cougar Football Cougars Huskies Husky Basketball Husky Football Pac-12 Sports
as How pitching, flying and filmmaking make UW baseball’s Logan Gerling feel alive By www.seattletimes.com Published On :: Tue, 05 May 2020 13:21:35 -0700 UW junior pitcher Logan Gerling unsurprisingly has aspirations of becoming a professional baseball player. But his passion for flying and filmmaking also inspire him and push him to improve. Full Article Huskies Sports
as A big, once-reliable source of investor cash is drying up By www.seattletimes.com Published On :: Sat, 25 Apr 2020 12:01:27 -0700 Perspective: The losses aren’t coming just from the drop in stock prices. The effect of the dividend cuts sweeping through the market will hurt, too. Full Article Business Markets
as Asia shares mixed, eyeing economies reopening, central banks By www.seattletimes.com Published On :: Sun, 26 Apr 2020 23:44:02 -0700 TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares are mixed Tuesday as governments inch toward letting businesses reopen and central banks step in to provide cash to economies. Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 lost earlier gains, dipping 0.4% to 19,706.19. South Korea’s Kospi stood virtually unchanged, inching down less than 0.1% to 1,921.39. Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 gained 0.2% to […] Full Article Business Markets
as Saudi Arabia takes 5% stake in Live Nation as coronavirus hits concert industry By www.seattletimes.com Published On :: Mon, 27 Apr 2020 11:32:00 -0700 The investment, valued at about $500 million, comes as businesses like Live Nation that depend heavily on live events have been hard hit by COVID-19 pandemic. Full Article Business Markets
as Asian stocks gain after France, Spain unveil reopening plans By www.seattletimes.com Published On :: Mon, 27 Apr 2020 23:47:51 -0700 BEIJING (AP) — Asian stock markets gained Wednesday after France and Spain joined governments that plan to ease anti-virus controls and allow businesses to reopen. Benchmarks in Shanghai, Hong Kong, Sydney and Southeast Asia advanced. Japanese markets were closed for a holiday. Wall Street retreated overnight, hurt by declines in health care and tech stocks […] Full Article Business Markets
as Earnings season is in full swing and uncertainty is certain By www.seattletimes.com Published On :: Tue, 28 Apr 2020 12:55:10 -0700 The most active week of the earnings season is on and the rush of quarterly reports Tuesday, 39 in all, captured the maneuvering of companies from almost every sector as they feel their way through an unprecedented economic shockwave. Companies are being affected in different ways but if there’s a common theme, it’s that the […] Full Article Business Markets
as Google’s growth slows as pandemic infests advertising market By www.seattletimes.com Published On :: Tue, 28 Apr 2020 13:18:31 -0700 BERKELEY, Calif. (AP) — Google reported its weakest revenue growth in nearly five years as the pandemic-driven recession began to shrivel its advertising sales in the first quarter. The January-March earnings for Google parent Alphabet offer a first look at how the digital ad market has fared amid widespread orders requiring consumers to stay at […] Full Article Business Markets Nation Technology
as Asian shares rise on hopes for drug to treat coronavirus By www.seattletimes.com Published On :: Tue, 28 Apr 2020 23:30:37 -0700 TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares advanced on Thursday, riding a wave of optimism about a possible treatment for the coronavirus that set off a rally on Wall Street powerful enough to override data showing the U.S. economy had logged its worst quarterly performance since 2009. Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 surged 2.6% in morning trading to […] Full Article Business Markets Nation
as Amazon prepares first earnings report from coronavirus era, as pandemic accelerates retail trends in its favor By www.seattletimes.com Published On :: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 16:18:54 -0700 The company’s first-quarter earnings report will provide a view of how the pandemic has accelerated trends already working in its favor, and the extent to which coronavirus restrictions on businesses and consumers have boosted Amazon’s sales. Full Article Amazon Business Local Business Markets Retail Technology
as Solar, wind energy struggle as coronavirus takes toll By www.seattletimes.com Published On :: Sat, 02 May 2020 07:38:09 -0700 NEW YORK (AP) — The U.S. renewable energy industry is reeling from the new coronavirus pandemic, which has delayed construction, put thousands of skilled laborers out of work and sowed doubts about solar and wind projects on the drawing board. In locked-down California, some local agencies that issue permits for new work closed temporarily, and […] Full Article Business Markets Science
as Asian shares advance following rebound on Wall Street By www.seattletimes.com Published On :: Sun, 03 May 2020 21:37:03 -0700 BANGKOK (AP) — Shares advanced in Asia early Tuesday after Wall Street shook off a weak start and ended with modest gains thanks to another solid showing from big technology companies. Shares rose in Hong Kong, Sydney and Singapore. Markets in Shanghai and Tokyo were closed for a holiday. Wall Street shook off a weak […] Full Article Business Markets
as Cash crunch from coronavirus crisis will force Alaska Air to shrink By www.seattletimes.com Published On :: Tue, 05 May 2020 08:49:24 -0700 The company's cash burn rate peaked at $400 million for the month of March. Management hopes to reduce the cash burn rate to zero by year end and will make whatever cuts are necessary to do so. Full Article Boeing & Aerospace Business Markets
as Unofficial numbers show $7 billion hit to Washington state revenue through 2023 from coronavirus downturn By www.seattletimes.com Published On :: Tue, 05 May 2020 14:50:22 -0700 In the unofficial forecast numbers, Washington would lose $3.8 billion in revenue this current budget cycle. An additional $3.27 billion would be sheared off the 2021-23 budget cycle. Full Article Business Economy Local Business Local News Local Politics Markets
as Asian shares mixed after Wall St dips on pandemic worries By www.seattletimes.com Published On :: Tue, 05 May 2020 23:06:00 -0700 TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares were mixed Thursday after a decline on Wall Street after more depressing data rolled in on the devastation sweeping the global economy. Comments by President Donald Trump on trade with China and casting blame on Beijing for the coronavirus pandemic have further dampened sentiment. Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 gained 0.2% […] Full Article Business Markets Nation
as ‘Senioritis meets the apocalypse’? Virtual AP classes are hard during coronavirus closures, but students, teachers are figuring it out By www.seattletimes.com Published On :: Sun, 26 Apr 2020 05:00:38 -0700 Students and teachers alike are getting creative about how to prep for this year's modified Advanced Placement exams at a time when classes are being taught remotely across the state. Full Article Education Education Lab Local News
as Maple Valley paraeducator arrested, accused of sexually assaulting 2 boys at coronavirus child-care center By www.seattletimes.com Published On :: Sun, 26 Apr 2020 19:23:59 -0700 A 23-year-old man who worked as a paraeducator at Glacier Elementary School in Maple Valley has been arrested in connection with an alleged sexual assault against a student. The man is now on administrative leave and officials with the Tahoma School District are reviewing his other job assignments. Full Article Crime Education Local News
as University of Oregon plans for in-person classes this fall By www.seattletimes.com Published On :: Tue, 28 Apr 2020 06:30:42 -0700 EUGENE, Ore. (AP) — University of Oregon students may have in-person classes this fall, officials said. University President Michael Schill announced Monday that leaders are making plans to bring students back to campus after spring and summer terms are conducted online to slow the spread of the coronavirus, the Register-Guard reported. “I want to let […] Full Article Education Nation Northwest
as Oprah, Awkwafina and Miley Cyrus sign on for Facebook’s ‘Class of 2020’ virtual graduation By www.seattletimes.com Published On :: Tue, 28 Apr 2020 15:50:00 -0700 The pandemic has shut down graduation celebrations across nation. On Tuesday, Facebook and Instagram announced plans to celebrate this year's graduating class with a streaming event on May 15, featuring Oprah Winfrey as commencement speaker. Full Article Education Entertainment Life Nation
as Some Washington universities say they will resume in-person teaching this fall By www.seattletimes.com Published On :: Tue, 28 Apr 2020 16:07:45 -0700 Whitworth University in Spokane said Tuesday that it will resume in-person classes in the fall, and Washington State University President Kirk Schulz has tweeted that WSU classes will be taught in-person as well. Full Article Education Local News
as Free college: Can Washington keep that promise during a recession? By www.seattletimes.com Published On :: Thu, 30 Apr 2020 05:00:46 -0700 Washington state and the city of Seattle have both made far-reaching promises to cover college tuition costs for many students. Despite the economic downturn, they say they will keep those promises. Full Article Education Education Lab Local News
as UW expects to resume some in-person classes in the fall, following coronavirus closure By www.seattletimes.com Published On :: Fri, 01 May 2020 12:43:21 -0700 Classes will likely be very different, UW President Ana Mari Cauce said during a virtual town hall on Friday. “I don’t think any university leader can say it’s going to be business as usual, or back to normal.” Full Article Education Local News
as New studies on transmission of coronavirus bolster case for keeping schools closed By www.seattletimes.com Published On :: Tue, 05 May 2020 12:16:37 -0700 Two new studies offer compelling evidence that children can transmit the virus. They are indeed less susceptible than adults, but while in school they have triple the human contact as adults and therefore triple the opportunity to become infected. Full Article Education Health Nation & World
as DeVos announces new rules on campus sexual assault, offering more rights to accused By www.seattletimes.com Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 10:08:25 -0700 WASHINGTON — Education Secretary Betsy DeVos on Wednesday released a sweeping new directive governing how schools must handle allegations of sexual assault and harassment, granting new rights to the accused and handing colleges a clear but controversial road map to navigating these highly charged investigations. The new rule bars universities from using a single official […] Full Article Education Education Lab Nation Nation & World Nation & World Politics
as As they brace for budget strain, Washington state school districts will receive some coronavirus aid By www.seattletimes.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 05:00:17 -0700 State officials are now deciding how best to spend the money this summer, which is part of a $2.2 trillion aid package approved by Congress through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (CARES) last month. Full Article Education Education Lab Local News Northwest Puget Sound
as Should I still go to college? Families, students in Washington reevaluate plans amid coronavirus By www.seattletimes.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 05:00:45 -0700 More low-income, first-generation students may instead go to community college, even if they were accepted to a four-year school, to help with family finances. Full Article Education Education Lab Local News
as Gonzaga cruises to eighth consecutive WCC title as Adam Morrison honored By www.seattletimes.com Published On :: Thu, 27 Feb 2020 21:04:49 -0800 The third-ranked Zags roll past San Diego 94-59 to clinch their eighth straight regular-season title on a night Adam Morrison's No. 3 is raised to the rafters. Full Article College Basketball College Sports Gonzaga NCAA Tournament Sports
as Gonzaga coach Mark Few: ‘I’ve never had a team surprise me as much as this one did’ By www.seattletimes.com Published On :: Sat, 29 Feb 2020 23:02:01 -0800 The third-ranked Zags finished a 29-2 regular season with an 86-76 victory over rival Saint Mary’s. The 11th-ranked Gonzaga women beat Portland 56-42 to complete a 28-2 regular season. Full Article College Sports Gonzaga Other Sports Sports
as As coronavirus looms over sports world, fans must ask themselves some tough questions By www.seattletimes.com Published On :: Sat, 07 Mar 2020 13:23:16 -0800 As we face a unique health-care crisis with the proliferation of the coronavirus, the ramifications for sports are just one piece in a giant, complicated puzzle. But I can’t remember an event in my lifetime with the potential to have a greater impact on the world of athletics. Full Article College Basketball College Sports Cougars Gonzaga High School Sports Huskies Mariners MLB NBA NCAA Tournament Olympics Pac-12 Seattle University Sounders Sports Storm WNBA XFL Dragons
as The Gonzaga Way: Zags’ unique success has proven ‘impossible’ to replicate elsewhere By www.seattletimes.com Published On :: Tue, 07 Apr 2020 14:44:31 -0700 Nearly every year for two decades, a title-game appearance seems a possibility for a program that has built itself into one of the nation’s most consistent. Full Article College Basketball College Sports Gonzaga Sports
as Washington, Gonzaga in top six for O’Dea five-star forward Paolo Banchero By www.seattletimes.com Published On :: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 13:13:56 -0700 Banchero tweeted himself of a row of jerseys from Kentucky, Washington, Gonzaga, Arizona, Tennessee and Duke. Full Article Gonzaga High School Sports Huskies Husky Basketball Sports
as McCleary impasse: Our children deserve a solution, not an embarrassing civics lesson By www.seattletimes.com Published On :: Fri, 19 May 2017 14:50:01 -0700 The Legislature needs to stop its dithering over school funding and reform and put Washington’s students first, writes Kate Riley, editorial page editor. Full Article Education Opinion
as Washington citizens can move mountains — or at least a governor to veto By www.seattletimes.com Published On :: Fri, 02 Mar 2018 11:17:26 -0800 Washington citizens give a damn about public records — as proven by the stunning response to legislative efforts to shield their records from public view. Full Article Opinion
as Why we make endorsements, and what we ask candidates By www.seattletimes.com Published On :: Fri, 29 Jun 2018 16:01:57 -0700 Opinion pages cover controversy and that includes making recommendations for election candidates. Here’s what the editorial board is asking them in interviews. Full Article Opinion
as Gratitude for Washington state’s bounty and discord By www.seattletimes.com Published On :: Wed, 27 Nov 2019 14:15:24 -0800 Washington state's strengths are its many connections. Full Article Opinion
as Restaurants? Libraries? Sports? Here’s when things in Washington might reopen according to Inslee’s 4-phase plan By www.seattletimes.com Published On :: Fri, 01 May 2020 16:06:16 -0700 Gov. Jay Inslee has released a four-phase plan to guide the reopening of Washington's economy and amenities. Here's an estimate of when things will start to open back up. Full Article Business Economy Entertainment Events Health Life Local Business Local News Movies Music Nightlife Sports Theater
as What’s bringing you joy amid the coronavirus crisis? Washingtonians share what’s getting them through the pandemic. By www.seattletimes.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 06:00:49 -0700 From an unexpected friendship across species, to a cluster of clay llamas, to finding a way to remotely produce a song featuring multiple collaborators, people across Washington state have found ways to stay connected to their artistic communities, their jobs and their routines — or to find beauty in the changes themselves. Full Article Entertainment Events Fitness Health Life Lifestyle Local News Music Outdoors
as Storms this week expected to add needed depth to Washington snowpack By www.seattletimes.com Published On :: Wed, 01 Jan 2020 06:00:51 -0800 By the end of December, snowpack statewide was only half the long-term average The vast and vital frozen reservoir provides water that supports fish, farm irrigation and power generation. Full Article Environment Local News Northwest Snow Sports Weather
as The best-kept secret in winter travel: Comped same-day lift tickets with your Alaska boarding pass By www.seattletimes.com Published On :: Thu, 30 Jan 2020 06:00:44 -0800 Think a day trip to ski Mount Bachelor is out of reach? Think again. With this promotion, earn a complimentary lift ticket with your same-day boarding pass. Full Article Life Outdoors Snow Sports Travel
as Before unexpected death, ‘fun-loving’ Bryce Beekman left lasting impact on Washington State teammates By www.seattletimes.com Published On :: Sat, 28 Mar 2020 17:35:19 -0700 While there’s still uncertainty about the cause of Beekman's death, individual accounts from teammates leave little ambiguity as to the character of the person behind the No. 26 jersey. Full Article College Football College Sports Cougar Football Cougars Pac-12 Sports
as Ex-Washington State coach Mike Leach apologizes after tweeting photo of woman with noose By www.seattletimes.com Published On :: Thu, 02 Apr 2020 19:04:00 -0700 Mississippi State's new coach posted, and later deleted, a tweet of a photo of an elderly woman resting in a chair and simultaneously knitting a noose to pass her time during coronavirus self-quarantine. Full Article College Football College Sports Cougar Football Cougars Pac-12 Sports
as ‘I’ll never forget it’: Four years ago, the Washington women shocked everybody by making the Final Four By www.seattletimes.com Published On :: Sun, 05 Apr 2020 17:27:10 -0700 Before the NCAA tournament started, the website fivethirtyeight.com gave Washington a 0.2 percent chance of making it to the national semifinals. Full Article College Basketball College Sports Huskies Husky Basketball NCAA Tournament Pac-12 Sports
as Elijah Hardy leaves Washington and transfers to Portland State By www.seattletimes.com Published On :: Sat, 18 Apr 2020 19:55:22 -0700 UW Huskies backup point guard Elijah Hardy who averaged 1.9 points, 1.1 assists and 1.1 rebounds gets a chance for a prominent role at Portland State. Full Article College Basketball Huskies Husky Basketball Pac-12 Sports
as UW, Cal open investigations after report on football recruits involved in Eastside Catholic police case By www.seattletimes.com Published On :: Mon, 20 Apr 2020 15:51:47 -0700 The University of Washington and University of California say they are gathering additional information on a 2018 police investigation into alleged sexual assault by football players at Eastside Catholic School that did not result in criminal charges. The Seattle Times reported Saturday that two players were offered scholarships to play for UW and Cal, respectively, starting this fall. Full Article College Football College Sports High School Sports Husky Football Local News Pac-12 Sports
as Despite loaded receiver class, WSU Cougars’ Dezmon Patmon hopes to hear name called in NFL draft By www.seattletimes.com Published On :: Fri, 24 Apr 2020 10:36:50 -0700 It's considered to be a historically deep receiver draft class this year, but the 6-foot-4 receiver hopes to stand out with his size. Full Article College Football College Sports Cougar Football Cougars Pac-12 Sports
as Led by ex-Husky Tanner Swanson, Northwest-based MLB coaches band together for ‘Coaches vs. COVID’ program By www.seattletimes.com Published On :: Thu, 30 Apr 2020 16:45:11 -0700 The idea is to impart the baseball knowledge of himself and others he recruited to the cause — many of whom are part of the wave of Northwest-based coaches who have infiltrated professional baseball — while raising money for the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center to support COVID-19 research. Full Article College Sports Health Huskies Pac-12 Sports