cor At a Republican candidate forum for Washington governor, the coronavirus barely exists By www.seattletimes.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 17:00:36 -0700 In the middle of a pandemic, the subject of the public's health never came up during a 90-minute GOP candidates for governor forum. It's like a metaphor for the alternate realities of our politics — and also why the GOP may be in more trouble than usual in the local elections this year. Full Article Local News Local Politics
cor Fraudsters are faking Washington unemployment claims amid coronavirus joblessness surge By www.seattletimes.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 17:25:59 -0700 As Washington grapples with a tsunami of legitimate unemployment claims — more than 100,000 last week — the state also is seeing a rise in attempts by fraudsters to siphon off a portion of the benefits. Full Article Business Eastside Economy Local Business Local News Local Politics
cor Vigor’s latest chapter underscores the crisis of American shipbuilding By www.seattletimes.com Published On :: Fri, 02 Aug 2019 06:00:12 -0700 Will private equity boost the Northwest's most important shipbuilder or look for a fast buck? Behind the question is the long and dangerous decline of a vital industry. Full Article Business Economy International Trade
cor Reshaping corporations to look beyond shareholders’ profits will take hard work By www.seattletimes.com Published On :: Fri, 23 Aug 2019 06:00:55 -0700 One of the most powerful business lobbies says it wants to change the calculus that is giving capitalism a bad name. It's a good idea, but faces tremendous resistance. Full Article Business Economy
cor Coronavirus is making the economy very sick By www.seattletimes.com Published On :: Fri, 20 Mar 2020 11:30:21 -0700 The pandemic's effects are putting us in unknown territory, but we're already in a recession. It could be the worst of our lifetimes. Columnist Jon Talton explains why. Full Article Business Economy Nation
cor How the novel coronavirus infected the global supply chain By www.seattletimes.com Published On :: Fri, 27 Mar 2020 04:30:46 -0700 Behind shortages of masks and ventilators is a staggering disruption of the global system of making, assembling and delivering critical products. Full Article Business Economy
cor Once restarted, post-coronavirus economy might enter unprecedented rough seas By www.seattletimes.com Published On :: Fri, 03 Apr 2020 06:01:16 -0700 Even President Trump now realizes the need for a prolonged shutdown. But when the economy finally restarts, we have no guarantee it will bounce back quickly. The danger is a "Greater Depression." Full Article Business Economy Nation Nation & World Politics
cor Coronavirus pandemic puts globalization in the crosshairs By www.seattletimes.com Published On :: Fri, 10 Apr 2020 06:01:21 -0700 Globalization was already unpopular among many Americans. Now it's one of the suspects in the rapid spread of the novel coronavirus. But trashing the world order will make us sicker. Full Article Business Economy
cor May Day protests take on different look this year due to coronavirus By www.seattletimes.com Published On :: Fri, 01 May 2020 12:57:20 -0700 What used to be an annual May Day march for workers’ and immigration rights has taken on a different look this year due to coronavirus stay-at-home restrictions. This year, the march from Judkins Park to downtown Seattle has been canceled. Instead, march sponsors El Comité and the May 1st Action Coalition have scheduled a vehicle […] Full Article Amazon Business Crime Local News Local Politics Nation Northwest Puget Sound
cor UPDATING: Seattle-area events that have been canceled, postponed or rescheduled due to novel coronavirus concerns By www.seattletimes.com Published On :: Mon, 16 Mar 2020 06:00:56 -0700 The list of events that have been canceled in the Seattle area continues to grow as we head into the third week of the novel coronavirus outbreak. We'll keep this list updated throughout the week. Full Article Books Classical Music Dance Entertainment Events Life Local News Music Nightlife Theater Visual Arts
cor City announces $1.1 million and rent relief to support arts organizations in the coronavirus economic crisis By www.seattletimes.com Published On :: Tue, 17 Mar 2020 18:05:35 -0700 On Tuesday, the City of Seattle announced a $1.1 million, arts-specific recovery package and rent suspension for cultural organizations, designed to help an arts sector heavily hit by the coronavirus shutdowns. Full Article Books Classical Music Dance Entertainment Local News Music Theater Visual Arts
cor Submit your events that have moved online due to the novel coronavirus outbreak By www.seattletimes.com Published On :: Wed, 18 Mar 2020 11:27:44 -0700 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… Full Article Books Classical Music Dance Entertainment Events Movies Music Nightlife Theater TV/Streaming Visual Arts
cor Amid coronavirus shutdown, Seattle’s livestreaming surge brings live music to your living room By www.seattletimes.com Published On :: Thu, 19 Mar 2020 06:00:01 -0700 In the face of ever-tightening restrictions on gatherings, wave of Seattle musicians and artists are taking their shows online. Full Article Books Classical Music Dance Entertainment Music
cor 7 skills Seattle Times features staffers learned from YouTube videos while home due to coronavirus By www.seattletimes.com Published On :: Thu, 26 Mar 2020 06:00:50 -0700 From baking a Japanese-style souffle cheesecake to making trivets out of wine corks, here's what our features staffers recently learned from YouTube videos. Full Article Classical Music Dance Food & Drink Home & Decor Life Lifestyle
cor Pacific Northwest Ballet furloughs all dancers, musicians and many on staff due to coronavirus pandemic By www.seattletimes.com Published On :: Wed, 01 Apr 2020 12:06:25 -0700 Pacific Northwest Ballet, after canceling two programs and closing both branches of its school due to the coronavirus pandemic, stands to lose approximately $3 million through the end of April Full Article Dance Entertainment
cor Brown Paper Tickets, facing claims by many artists who are owed money, says coronavirus pandemic led to systems failure By www.seattletimes.com Published On :: Wed, 01 Apr 2020 17:46:48 -0700 Artists and arts groups say money they expected from Seattle-based Brown Paper Tickets either didn’t arrive, or the checks bounced, or money was deposited, then got sucked back out of bank accounts. BPT says it and its bank lost control of which payments were able to clear and which weren’t. Full Article Business Classical Music Dance Entertainment Health Local Business Local News Nightlife Theater
cor Frantic fundraising, relief that can’t meet demand: Artists and arts groups scramble amid coronavirus crisis By www.seattletimes.com Published On :: Tue, 21 Apr 2020 06:00:06 -0700 The coronavirus-shutdown crisis has ripped through Seattle’s arts and culture scene, guillotining income for individual artists and organizations while they scramble to cut expenses. Full Article Classical Music Dance Entertainment Theater Visual Arts
cor King County Executive Dow Constantine proposes additional $57 million for coronavirus response By www.seattletimes.com Published On :: Thu, 23 Apr 2020 18:53:07 -0700 The emergency-spending package is expected to get a council vote on May 12. Full Article Classical Music Dance Entertainment Health Local News Music Nightlife Theater Visual Arts
cor Watch: To inspire smiles during coronavirus, Bellingham buds dance like no one’s watching By www.seattletimes.com Published On :: Sun, 26 Apr 2020 13:51:59 -0700 A dance video created by a Bellingham children's book author set to a track by a local band is so infectiously funny it is impossible to watch without smiling. And that, said Stefanie Cornell, who made the video, was exactly the idea. Full Article Dance Entertainment Local News Music
cor Pacific Northwest Ballet receives $3 million in federal coronavirus-aid funds, to cover 8 weeks of pay By www.seattletimes.com Published On :: Mon, 27 Apr 2020 12:12:33 -0700 The company has received a $3 million loan from the federal Paycheck Protection Program, allowing it to cover eight weeks of pay. Full Article Dance Entertainment Health Local News Northwest
cor Seattle-area cultural organizations projected to lose up to $135 million in revenue because of coronavirus By www.seattletimes.com Published On :: Mon, 04 May 2020 14:40:01 -0700 ArtsFund on Monday announced new projections about pandemic-related losses in regional arts, cultural and scientific nonprofits, as well as its first round of coronavirus-related relief grants. Full Article Classical Music Dance Entertainment Local News Theater Visual Arts
cor Starbucks worker at First and University store diagnosed with coronavirus By www.seattletimes.com Published On :: Fri, 06 Mar 2020 19:01:05 -0800 The Starbucks Reserve near the Seattle Art Museum was subjected to a deep cleaning and is scheduled to reopen with staff from other locations who have no known impact from COVID-19. Full Article Business Food & Drink Retail Starbucks
cor Seattle businesses, government leaders set aside differences to team up on coronavirus response By www.seattletimes.com Published On :: Tue, 10 Mar 2020 17:11:06 -0700 The communication and collaboration among businesses and local government leaders who don’t always see eye-to-eye has helped smooth the response to the region’s coronavirus crisis. Full Article Amazon Boeing & Aerospace Business Local Business Retail Starbucks Technology
cor Starbucks expands paid leave policy for workers affected by coronavirus By www.seattletimes.com Published On :: Wed, 11 Mar 2020 09:39:06 -0700 Starbucks says “catastrophe pay” will be available to employees, regardless of whether they are showing symptoms of the novel coronavirus. Full Article Business Health Nation Retail Starbucks
cor Starbucks’ gathering-spot model is threatened by coronavirus By www.seattletimes.com Published On :: Thu, 12 Mar 2020 12:28:59 -0700 The Seattle-based coffee chain, which sees itself as a “third place” between work and home, is trying to reassure customers and employees about its response to the outbreak. Full Article Business Food & Drink Local Business Retail Starbucks
cor Some key Seattle-area public companies hit hard by coronavirus-induced stock market crash By www.seattletimes.com Published On :: Sun, 15 Mar 2020 06:01:40 -0700 It was a rocky week on Wall Street, as most securities fell and some saw record declines. Seattle-area companies felt the pain as sharply as any. Full Article Amazon Boeing & Aerospace Business Economy Local Business Markets Microsoft Starbucks
cor Starbucks to close some stores, eliminate seating in all others to slow spread of coronavirus By www.seattletimes.com Published On :: Sun, 15 Mar 2020 14:31:37 -0700 In a bid to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus, Starbucks will temporarily close some of its North American locations and will shift to a “to-go” model at the rest of its more than 10,000 North American stores. The closures, which were announced and implemented Sunday afternoon, will last at least two weeks and […] Full Article Business Local News Local Politics Nation & World Retail Starbucks
cor Starbucks is closing cafes in response to coronavirus crisis; drive-thrus remain open By www.seattletimes.com Published On :: Fri, 20 Mar 2020 22:01:23 -0700 Some cafes close to hospitals or health care sites will remain open, according to the statement, as part of the company’s “efforts to serve first responders and health care workers.” And Starbucks will continue to pay all employees for 30 days, whether they come to work or stay home. Full Article Business Retail Starbucks
cor Starbucks rival Luckin Coffee’s scandal spreads through corporate China By www.seattletimes.com Published On :: Fri, 03 Apr 2020 02:47:16 -0700 The fallout from Luckin Coffee’s accounting scandal is spreading far beyond the high-flying Starbucks challenger, with renewed concerns about Chinese corporate governance dragging down stocks across industries and threatening to bring a halt to the country’s overseas initial public offerings. The Xiamen-based coffee chain said on Thursday that its chief operating officer and some underlings […] Full Article Business Markets Retail Starbucks World
cor Referendum-proof Seattle tax for coronavirus relief, housing, would impact multiple business sectors By www.seattletimes.com Published On :: Wed, 15 Apr 2020 14:31:11 -0700 The Seattle City Charter says legislation approved under a state of emergency can't be repealed by referendum. Council members can't name every business the new tax would cover, because the state discloses only aggregate payroll data. Full Article Amazon Boeing & Aerospace Economy Local Business Local News Local Politics Starbucks Technology
cor Starbucks sees gradual reopening amid progress in coronavirus fight By www.seattletimes.com Published On :: Thu, 16 Apr 2020 07:46:28 -0700 Starbucks is planning to “gradually expand” operations at some stores in the U.S., citing progress in the fight to contain the coronavirus. Full Article Business Food & Drink Local News Nation Retail Starbucks
cor Starbucks sales tumble as global shutdowns caused by coronavirus hit its stores By www.seattletimes.com Published On :: Tue, 28 Apr 2020 13:52:20 -0700 In the U.S., Starbucks has temporarily closed half its 8,000 company-owned stores. It's planning to reopen 90% of those with modifications by early June. Full Article Business Local Business Retail Starbucks
cor MLB employees — from players to execs — become the subjects of a huge coronavirus study By www.seattletimes.com Published On :: Tue, 14 Apr 2020 23:08:24 -0700 MLB employees, from players to stadium workers to executives, are participating this week in a 10,000-person study aimed at understanding how many people in various parts of the United States have been infected with the coronavirus. Full Article Mariners MLB Sports
cor With MLB shut down due to coronavirus, Mariners host video roundtable on Jackie Robinson Day By www.seattletimes.com Published On :: Wed, 15 Apr 2020 12:41:52 -0700 The Mariners have 10 African-American players on the 40-man roster — the most in MLB. Full Article Mariners Sports
cor Where the major sports stand amid the coronavirus pandemic By www.seattletimes.com Published On :: Sat, 18 Apr 2020 13:37:02 -0700 Nearly every sporting event, major and minor, has been canceled, moved or postponed because of the coronavirus pandemic. Here’s a look at where things stand with many of the top sports. Full Article Cougars Huskies Mariners MLB NBA NFL Olympics Seahawks Sounders Sports Storm
cor Mariners’ Manny Acta remains mindful of Latin minor-leaguers’ plight amid coronavirus outbreak By www.seattletimes.com Published On :: Mon, 20 Apr 2020 16:24:57 -0700 Acta spoke candidly is issues in Dominican Republic and MLB players complaining about the proposed restart plan. Full Article Mariners MLB Sports
cor MLB teams expected to update ticket policies this week for games lost to coronavirus By www.seattletimes.com Published On :: Tue, 28 Apr 2020 10:40:24 -0700 Fans holding tickets for MLB games in 2020 could be notified as soon as Wednesday about options for exchanges or in some cases refunds, with specific ticket policies to be decided by individual teams. Full Article Mariners MLB Sports
cor Coronavirus shutdown feels ‘kind of like the start of a lousy retirement’ for Mariners’ Tom Murphy By www.seattletimes.com Published On :: Tue, 28 Apr 2020 16:10:24 -0700 Murphy was supposed to be a month into an important season, his first as the Mariners' main catcher. Instead, he waits in a sort of baseball purgatory. “Yeah, I'm definitely struggling with it,” he said. Full Article Health Mariners MLB Sports
cor Mariners announce ticket-refund process for games impacted by coronavirus shutdown By www.seattletimes.com Published On :: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 19:34:11 -0700 Single-game ticket buyers will get a refund while season-ticket holders will get credit. Full Article Mariners MLB Sports
cor Kyle Russell is Washington’s top prep baseball player, but MLB draft may not be an option due to coronavirus shutdown By www.seattletimes.com Published On :: Thu, 30 Apr 2020 19:02:49 -0700 As one of the Northwest's top high-school players, he’s accepted a scholarship to play for Washington State. But under a normal circumstances, Russell and his family would be weighing another option more closely — the 2020 Major League Baseball amateur draft. Full Article Health High School Sports Mariners MLB Sports
cor MLB reportedly is finalizing proposal to start season in early July after coronavirus shutdown By www.seattletimes.com Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 20:19:53 -0700 Major League Baseball is reportedly considering a plan of restarting spring training in early June with the season starting in early July. Full Article Health Mariners
cor With season in limbo amid coronavirus pandemic, Everett AquaSox prepare for different scenarios By www.seattletimes.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 18:01:50 -0700 While the focus of the sports world is on the possible relaunch of the major-league season, minor-league teams cling to the hope of competing in 2020 while girding for the increasing likelihood that the season will be dormant. Full Article Health Mariners MLB Sports
cor The Korean Baseball Organization is back from the coronavirus shutdown. Is this what Mariners games will look like? By www.seattletimes.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 17:26:50 -0700 The quality of the games, which include a handful of former big-league players, isn’t great. But it’s real, live baseball being broadcast by ESPN. Beyond the joy of watching baseball, these games provide a glimpse of what Mariners games and other MLB matchups might look like if/when they return. Full Article Health Mariners MLB Sports
cor Washington golfers, officials cling to hope that Gov. Inslee will lift coronavirus shutdown order in May By www.seattletimes.com Published On :: Thu, 09 Apr 2020 17:24:29 -0700 Under normal circumstances, this would be a perfect time to sneak in a round or two (or four), but of course, that’s impossible. All courses in the state have been shut down by virtue of Gov. Inslee’s shelter-at-home order March 23. Full Article Fitness Golf Health Local Politics Sports
cor Here’s what golfers should know as Washington courses prepare to reopen after coronavirus shutdown By www.seattletimes.com Published On :: Mon, 27 Apr 2020 15:20:25 -0700 Any course planning to reopen must comply to guidelines developed by the governor's office. The most notable will be the limit of two people per group instead of threesomes or foursomes in groups. The only exception: If all the people are from the same household, a foursome is acceptable. Full Article Golf Health Sports
cor ‘Like I was getting Taylor Swift tickets’: Washington golfers thrilled to be back on links after coronavirus shutdown By www.seattletimes.com Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 17:31:32 -0700 Folks were teeming with joy Tuesday at Bellevue Golf Course, which booked out within minutes of Gov. Jay Inslee's announcement last week that it was OK to play golf after a two-month shutdown because of the coronavirus pandemic. Full Article Eastside Golf Health Other Sports Sports
cor Coronavirus unemployment: Bartenders, dental assistants top list of Washington’s hardest-hit jobs By www.seattletimes.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 06:00:41 -0700 About 14,800 initial unemployment claims by bartenders were filed from March 8 through April 25, which closely matches the number of people estimated to work as bartenders in Washington in the second quarter of 2020. Full Article Data Economy Health Nation & World Politics Northwest
cor Coronavirus daily news updates, May 8: What to know today about COVID-19 in the Seattle area, Washington state and the nation By www.seattletimes.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 06:26:56 -0700 Throughout Friday, on this page, we’ll be posting updates from Seattle Times journalists and others on the pandemic and its effects on the Seattle area, the Pacific Northwest and the world. Full Article Business Health Life Local News Northwest Puget Sound Science
cor Churches sue Gov. Brown over Oregon coronavirus restrictions By www.seattletimes.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 09:12:48 -0700 The suit argues that emergency powers only last for 30 days and after that Brown would have needed legislative approval. Full Article Health Local News Northwest
cor Oregon Lottery cutting jobs, pay amid coronavirus pandemic By www.seattletimes.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 12:12:25 -0700 PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Oregon Lottery officials will slash 60 jobs and furlough most other workers in response to a budget gap that comes in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic and state stay-home order. The cuts come six weeks after Oregonians last gambled on video lottery machines, which bring in the majority of the […] Full Article Northwest