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Helen Molina, who loved her Huskies and worked in the UW athletic department, dies of coronavirus


Small in stature, Helen Molina had a big heart when it came to her family and Washington Huskies athletics. Ms. Molina died April 3 due to complications from COVID-19 and end-stage Alzheimer's disease. She was 85.




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A big, once-reliable source of investor cash is drying up


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.




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Saudi Arabia takes 5% stake in Live Nation as coronavirus hits concert industry


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.




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Apple pinched by pandemic; profit, iPhone sales decline


BERKELEY, Calif. (AP) — Apple’s profit dipped slightly while revenues rose in the January-March quarter, reflecting early fallout from a coronavirus pandemic that shut down its factories and then forced hundreds of Apple retail stores to close. The results released Thursday give the first sign of how one of the world’s best-known companies is faring […]




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Boeing rules out federal aid after raising $25 billion of bonds


The planemaker won't seek additional funding through the capital markets or U.S. government aid at this time, according to a company statement late Thursday after the debt sale.




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Unofficial numbers show $7 billion hit to Washington state revenue through 2023 from coronavirus downturn


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.




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Uber loses $2.9 billion, offloads bike and scooter business


The ride-hailing giant said Thursday it is offloading Jump, its bike and scooter business, to Lime, a company in which it is investing $85 million. Jump had been losing about $60 million a quarter.




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School nurses are joining ranks in testing clinics, health departments to boost coronavirus efforts


School nurses are finding themselves on the frontlines of COVID-19 public health efforts.




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Leo Sreebny, 98, UW dental researcher who kept ‘the world going,’ dies of coronavirus complications


Leo Sreebny established a dental research center at UW. Fond of walking along the Seattle waterfront, Leo always tried to coax a smile out of those he met, and he kept the family home filled with music. He died April 5 of COVID-19 complications at age 98.




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The life of a Seattle school social worker during coronavirus: a hospital trip and a racing heart


Rocío Luquero spends her days in the darkest and poorest corners of the city’s education system, trying to spread thin resources across as many kids as possible. The coronavirus has made that job even harder.




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Bellevue College interim president finalists detail how they’ll guide college out of crisis


In all-campus Zoom meetings this week, the three finalists for Bellevue College interim president were asked several questions with a theme: Bellevue College is in a crisis, both internally and externally. The internal crisis referred to the defacement of a mural in February, a controversy that led to the resignations of both the college’s president […]




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Barack Obama will headline televised prime-time commencement


The event, titled “Graduate Together: America Honors the High School Class of 2020,” is set for 8 p.m. Saturday, May 16, and will air on the major networks plus digital streaming services.




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Should I still go to college? Families, students in Washington reevaluate plans amid coronavirus


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.




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No. 2 Gonzaga men win 19th straight; No. 13 Zags women clinch WCC


The Gonzaga men clinched a tie for the conference title while the Zags women earned the outright regular-season crown.




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Due to coronavirus, NCAA grants extra year of eligibility to spring athletes, considers same for winter athletes


After the cancellation of the spring and winter championships tournaments stemming from concerns over the novel coronavirus pandemic, the NCAA will grant an extra year of eligibility to athletes who participate in spring sports, the organization announced Friday.





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The Gonzaga Way: Zags’ unique success has proven ‘impossible’ to replicate elsewhere


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.




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Our historic decision to counter violation of public trust


Editorial page editor Kate Riley explains why The Seattle Times is running a front-page editorial urging Gov. Jay Inslee to veto a bill intended to deny public access to lawmakers’ records.




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A reality check for politicians


Politicians can only go so far before their constituents will give them a course correction. Ask the state Legislature and the Seattle City Council.




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Dividends of a father’s life well lived


A father's life well lived is rewarded with grateful children.




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Who do you like in the election? No! The LOCAL elections


Please pay attention to municipal elections and vote.




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Your local public servant in the produce aisle


Repay the sacrifice of your local elected officials by voting in Tuesday's primary.




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A glimpse of Seattle’s 1930s sports scene


Seattle Times Opinion, for the fourth year, is honoring community members and organizations that have made important contributions to our community in the last year. This year the full-page cartoon is by editorial cartoonist David Horsey. Always running on Dec. 25, the feature is a nice way to reflect on the unsung — and sung […]




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Submit your events that have moved online due to the novel coronavirus outbreak


Due to restrictions on gatherings to slow the spread of COVID-19, many organizations are canceling public gatherings and social events around the city, and are, instead, holding their events, concerts, classes, activities and more online. Submit your events and we will add them to our updating list. Loading…




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Weekend Plus adjusts to new realities of coronavirus pandemic


Dear readers: You’re adjusting to new realities introduced by the novel coronavirus, and Weekend Plus is, too. Starting today and in the coming weeks, you’ll find fewer restaurant and entertainment listings in this section and more emphasis on things you can enjoy at home, including: • Recipes and takeout food • Family activities • Recommended […]




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UPDATING: Events that have moved online due to the novel coronavirus outbreak


Here's a look at some Seattle-area events that have moved online. We will update this list regularly as we receive more information about online events.




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UPDATING: Events that have moved online due to the novel coronavirus outbreak


Here's an updated list of local events that have moved online due to the novel coronavirus pandemic and its effects.




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UPDATING: Events that have moved online due to the novel coronavirus outbreak


Here's an updated list of local events that have moved online due to the novel coronavirus pandemic and its effects.




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UPDATING: Events that have moved online due to the novel coronavirus outbreak


Here's an updated list of local events that have moved online due to the novel coronavirus pandemic and its effects.




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UPDATING: Events that have moved online due to the coronavirus pandemic


Here's an updated list of local events that have moved online due to the novel coronavirus pandemic and its effects.




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9 of the most intriguing streaming and online arts events April 24-30


From the Capitol Hill Arts District Streaming Festival to a virtual benefit for "unconventional venues and the gig and production workers that make them possible," here are the streaming and online arts events to keep an eye on this week.




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UPDATING: Events that have moved online due to the coronavirus pandemic


Here's an updated list of local events that have moved online due to the novel coronavirus pandemic and its effects.




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Gather ’round the (virtual) campfire: Mount Baker Council Boy Scouts is hosting an online campout


With campouts in the outdoors currently not allowed, the Mount Baker Council, which has troops in Island, San Juan, Skagit, Snohomish, and Whatcom counties, is hosting a virtual campout this weekend for Boy Scouts and their families.




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‘We find a way’: Seattle drag artists contend with the pandemic that threatens their livelihoods and their lifeline


Like countless others in the arts and beyond, drag performers have been hit hard by venue closures and stay-home orders. But the drag community has always found ways to endure, connect and celebrate — during and after the coronavirus pandemic, that much will remain true.





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UPDATING: Events that have moved online due to the coronavirus pandemic


Here's an updated list of local events that have moved online due to the novel coronavirus pandemic and its effects.




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The best-kept secret in winter travel: Comped same-day lift tickets with your Alaska boarding pass


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.





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Due to coronavirus, NCAA grants extra year of eligibility to spring athletes, considers same for winter athletes


After the cancellation of the spring and winter championships tournaments stemming from concerns over the novel coronavirus pandemic, the NCAA will grant an extra year of eligibility to athletes who participate in spring sports, the organization announced Friday.




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With Isaiah Stewart and likely Jaden McDaniels NBA-bound, UW should be done with one-and-done players


But the one-and-done thing for Washington men's basketball mirrors Charlie Brown's placekicking habits. The hype surges through the sky every year, and every year it's a disappointment.




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Elijah Hardy leaves Washington and transfers to Portland State


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.




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UW, Cal open investigations after report on football recruits involved in Eastside Catholic police case


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.




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Fans feeling unsafe without vaccine plays into revenue issue


With the distinct possibility of pro sports resuming in empty venues, a recent poll suggests a majority of U.S. fans wouldn’t feel safe attending games anyway without a COVID-19 vaccine. According to the Seton Hall Sports Poll, 72% of Americans said they would not feel safe attending games without a vaccine, though the number dropped […]




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NHL goalies trying to stay sharp during break


TORONTO (AP) — Vancouver Canucks goalie Jacob Markstrom is using a tennis ball machine as part of his training to stay sharp. Columbus Blue Jackets counterpart Joonas Korpisalo doesn’t have that technology at his disposal during the coronavirus pandemic, so a wall has had to do the trick. Toronto’s Frederik Andersen is self-isolating with teammate […]




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Demolition and digging done, KeyArena readies for walls to be built as crews take coronavirus precautions


After more than a year of demolition and digging down, KeyArena will finally start building back up next week when the first wall begins to be erected in the venue's northeast quadrant. Workers inside have been diligently — and spaciously — going about their business during the coronavirus pandemic.




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Mixed feelings around hockey about holding NHL draft early


The NFL’s successful virtual draft and uncertainty surrounding the resumption of hockey this season have raised the possibility of an NHL draft held before the Stanley Cup Final. After postponing its draft scheduled for June 26-27 in light of the coronavirus pandemic, the NHL is considering having it earlier in June with the season in […]




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Rant & Rave: Delivery person helps out with prescription mix-up


RANT AND RAVE Rant to Walgreens for mixing up my address for my medication delivery. Rave to the FedEx delivery person who realized the address was wrong and called me to get my correct address. I had just run out of my medication, so I was very glad to receive it and I appreciate that he […]




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A new home in Madison Park creates 3 levels of elevated living without towering over its neighbors


KEVIN AND KAREN had lots to look at when they were moving to Seattle from Bellevue. They looked in Madrona. They looked on Queen Anne. But Madison Park looked different. “We were drawn first and foremost to the neighborhood,” Kevin says. “Specifically, the Canterbury neighborhood. It’s really close to the lake, and has longtime residents. […]




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Coronavirus canceled his Mount Everest climb, so this Seattle man will climb his porch steps 5,683 times to ‘summit’ #AtHomeEverest


Coronavirus canceled their mountain climbing trips and adventure runs, so these Seattleites found creative ways to stay fit, stay sane and conquer their lofty goals — all while maintaining social distancing.




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Mask or no mask? New social tension splits Seattle-area residents in coronavirus era


Since health officials began recommending (but not requiring) that everyone cover their faces in public to reduce the spread of the coronavirus that causes COVID-19, a new divide has emerged over who wears a mask and who doesn't.