ba Review: Michelle Obama, unplugged (kinda) in ‘Becoming’ doc By www.seattletimes.com Published On :: Mon, 04 May 2020 07:16:21 -0700 In the lovely new Netflix documentary “Becoming,” set around Michelle Obama’s book tour for her memoir, the former first lady makes a comment about the massive venues she’s speaking to. “What I experience in these big arenas is the power of gathering,” she says. “The shared experiences.” Not everything in film has me reflecting on […] Full Article Books Entertainment TV/Streaming
ba Baylor, Notre Dame advance to Women’s Final Four title game By www.seattletimes.com Published On :: Fri, 05 Apr 2019 21:43:38 -0700 Baylor, the No. 1 overall seed, and defending national champion Notre Dame won Final Four semifinal games Friday and will meet for the title Sunday in Tampa, Fla. Full Article College Sports NCAA Tournament Sports
ba 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
ba Court halts ban on mass gatherings at Kentucky churches By www.seattletimes.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 21:55:23 -0700 FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — A federal court halted the Kentucky governor’s temporary ban on mass gatherings from applying to in-person religious services, clearing the way for Sunday church services. U.S. District Judge Gregory F. Van Tatenhove on Friday issued a temporary restraining order enjoining Gov. Andy Beshear’s administration from enforcing the ban on mass gatherings […] Full Article Health Nation
ba Mail carriers are essential — and so is a bailout of the Postal Service By www.seattletimes.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 09:31:02 -0700 As Congress bails out airlines, hotels, and cruise lines, it’s disgraceful that a critical public service like the Postal Service would be left out to die. Full Article Opinion
ba Early learning: ‘Think both locally and globally’ By www.seattletimes.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 15:14:14 -0700 Re: “Pandemic exposes our neglect of children, families” [April 26, Opinion]: Tim Burgess points out that “nowhere are our systemic failures more damaging and longer lasting than in the education of our children,” and he goes on to note research that early learning opportunities in child care and preschool can have a lifetime impact. As […] Full Article Letters to the Editor Northwest Voices Opinion
ba Who is Judy Mikovits in ‘Plandemic,’ the coronavirus conspiracy video just banned from social media? By www.seattletimes.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 16:33:29 -0700 The coronavirus-related theories which Judy Mikovits presents in her best-selling book and a now-banned video defy accepted science and wilt under scrutiny, according to dozens of experts who spoke up after "Plandemic" trended this week. Full Article Health Nation Nation & World Science
ba Mermaids returning to Montana tiki bar as it reopens By www.seattletimes.com Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 14:51:29 -0700 GREAT FALLS, Mont. — For patrons at a Montana tiki bar that has a back wall of a window into a motel swimming pool, it’s typical to see mermaids in the water five nights a week. So as the owner of the O’Haire Motor Inn and the Sip ‘n Dip Lounge in Great Falls began […] Full Article Business Entertainment Nation Nation & World Northwest Oddities Travel
ba Mermaids returning to Montana tiki bar as it reopens By www.seattletimes.com Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 15:28:24 -0700 GREAT FALLS, Mont. (AP) — For patrons at a Montana tiki bar that has a back wall of a window into a motel swimming pool, it’s typical to see mermaids in the water five nights a week. So as the owner of the O’Haire Motor Inn and the Sip ‘n Dip Lounge in Great Falls […] Full Article Nation Oddities
ba Elon Musk’s baby name isn’t just weird, it may be against California regulations By www.seattletimes.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 11:42:16 -0700 Tesla CEO Elon Musk announced that he and his girlfriend have named their newborn boy X Æ A-12. But that might cross the line with state of California, which has limits on what parents can name their children. Full Article Lifestyle Nation Nation & World Oddities
ba Coronavirus: Ban live-animal markets By www.seattletimes.com Published On :: Mon, 04 May 2020 15:53:36 -0700 While President Donald Trump pushes for investigation into the possibility of the coronavirus escaping from a lab in Wuhan, China, many scientists are pointing to a live-animal market in that city. Found in many countries around the world but primarily in Southeast Asia, live-animal markets sell domestic, wild and imported animals for human consumption. Conditions […] Full Article Letters to the Editor Northwest Voices Opinion
ba Coronavirus: Global problem By www.seattletimes.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 14:57:13 -0700 Let’s all remember that COVID-19 is a global pandemic. As bad as it is in the U.S., low-income countries are suffering in nightmarish ways. The gains made in child immunization are lost because of a critical shortage of health workers. We have clean water and sanitation not available in many countries. I’m asking our representatives […] Full Article Letters to the Editor Northwest Voices Opinion
ba Early learning: ‘Think both locally and globally’ By www.seattletimes.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 15:14:14 -0700 Re: “Pandemic exposes our neglect of children, families” [April 26, Opinion]: Tim Burgess points out that “nowhere are our systemic failures more damaging and longer lasting than in the education of our children,” and he goes on to note research that early learning opportunities in child care and preschool can have a lifetime impact. As […] Full Article Letters to the Editor Northwest Voices Opinion
ba Will we go back? From Seattle’s homeless ‘emergency’ to airline fees, the coronavirus is making a new reality. By www.seattletimes.com Published On :: Fri, 27 Mar 2020 18:00:22 -0700 The news that Seattle and King County have put up 1,900 emergency shelter beds for the homeless in the last three weeks makes you wonder: Why didn't they do that when they declared a homelessness emergency four years ago? It's one of the many issues being suddenly cast in a new light by the pandemic. Full Article Health Local News
ba 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
ba Isaiah Stewart announces he’s leaving Washington Huskies to enter NBA draft By www.seattletimes.com Published On :: Wed, 01 Apr 2020 10:20:24 -0700 On Wednesday, Stewart announced he's leaving Washington and entering the NBA draft where he's expected to be selected in the first round. Full Article Cougar Basketball Huskies Husky Basketball NBA Sports
ba With Isaiah Stewart and likely Jaden McDaniels NBA-bound, UW should be done with one-and-done players By www.seattletimes.com Published On :: Wed, 01 Apr 2020 16:49:15 -0700 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. Full Article College Basketball College Sports Huskies Husky Basketball Pac-12 Sports
ba As he eyes NBA future, UW’s Isaiah Stewart thankful for mentor and friend Russell Wilson By www.seattletimes.com Published On :: Fri, 10 Apr 2020 17:10:58 -0700 Russell Wilson talked to Isaiah Stewart about the demands of leadership and how the 18-year-old freshman could guide a young team through adversity and more. Full Article Huskies Husky Basketball Sports
ba Jaden McDaniels follows Isaiah Stewart, leaves UW Huskies and opts for NBA draft By www.seattletimes.com Published On :: Tue, 14 Apr 2020 23:59:06 -0700 After one turbulent season at Washington, Jaden McDaniels joins teammate Isaiah Stewart and is leaving the Huskies and turning pro. Full Article College Basketball Huskies Husky Basketball NBA Sports
ba UW Huskies bolster backcourt, sign transfers Erik Stevenson and Nate Pryor By www.seattletimes.com Published On :: Wed, 15 Apr 2020 11:44:30 -0700 Mike Hopkins caused a fair amount of consternation among Washington men’s basketball fans due to the team’s inability to attract an incoming high-school recruit after assembling a nationally ranked top-10 class a year ago. Full Article College Basketball Huskies Husky Basketball Sports
ba Top prospects’ interest in G League won’t be a threat to college basketball’s survival or success By www.seattletimes.com Published On :: Sat, 18 Apr 2020 17:34:45 -0700 Rumor has it that college basketball is in trouble. Google the name Jalen Green and you'll surely be shown a story hinting at NCAA hoops' inevitable decline. Columnist Matt Calkins thinks the college game is going to be just fine. Full Article College Basketball Husky Basketball Sports
ba 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
ba US captain, Reign star Megan Rapinoe wins Ballon d’Or award for top soccer player By www.seattletimes.com Published On :: Mon, 02 Dec 2019 12:16:25 -0800 Lionel Messi won a record sixth Ballon d’Or while World Cup winner Megan Rapinoe earned the women’s prize on Monday. Full Article Reign Sports
ba Three-star 2021 defensive lineman Kuao Peihopa verbally commits to UW Huskies By www.seattletimes.com Published On :: Wed, 22 Apr 2020 11:42:01 -0700 Ikaika Malloe is no stranger to Kamehameha High School. Before he played safety and outside linebacker at Washington from 1993 to 1996, Malloe — UW’s co-defensive coordinator and defensive line coach — starred for the Kamehameha Warriors in Honolulu. Perhaps he saw part of himself in his newest pupil. Kuao Peihopa — a 6-foot-3, 306-pound […] Full Article Huskies Husky Football Sports
ba Three-star 2021 Eatonville H-back Caden Jumper commits to UW Huskies By www.seattletimes.com Published On :: Thu, 23 Apr 2020 13:06:51 -0700 Three-star Eatonville High School standout Caden Jumper gave UW its second 2021 verbal commit in as many days on Thursday. Full Article High School Sports Huskies Husky Football Sports
ba 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
ba 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
ba 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
ba 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
ba Barack Obama will headline televised prime-time commencement By www.seattletimes.com Published On :: Tue, 05 May 2020 09:18:16 -0700 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. Full Article Education Entertainment Nation
ba Gonzaga’s Corey Kispert testing NBA draft waters, won’t hire agent By www.seattletimes.com Published On :: Thu, 23 Apr 2020 10:45:14 -0700 The King's grad is a finalist for the Julius Erving small forward of the year award. Full Article Gonzaga
ba 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
ba 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
ba Gather ’round the (virtual) campfire: Mount Baker Council Boy Scouts is hosting an online campout By www.seattletimes.com Published On :: Thu, 30 Apr 2020 14:27:33 -0700 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. Full Article Entertainment Events Health Life Local News Northwest Outdoors
ba With Isaiah Stewart and likely Jaden McDaniels NBA-bound, UW should be done with one-and-done players By www.seattletimes.com Published On :: Wed, 01 Apr 2020 16:49:15 -0700 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. Full Article College Basketball College Sports Huskies Husky Basketball Pac-12 Sports
ba Welcome inside UW football’s creative department, where the recruiting (and learning) doesn’t stop By www.seattletimes.com Published On :: Fri, 17 Apr 2020 06:00:11 -0700 Take a peek inside UW football's creative department, an increasingly essential resource in the worlds of recruiting and social media. Full Article College Football College Sports Huskies Husky Football Pac-12 Sports
ba WSU Cougars’ CJ Elleby will test NBA draft waters By www.seattletimes.com Published On :: Sat, 18 Apr 2020 13:55:44 -0700 The Cleveland High grad will keep his college eligibility. Full Article College Sports Cougar Basketball Cougars Pac-12 Sports
ba 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
ba 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
ba What Would Have Been: MLB’s Fiers in Houston, NBA playoffs By www.seattletimes.com Published On :: Sun, 19 Apr 2020 23:09:33 -0700 While watching more replays of classic games with the national sports calendar on hold because of the coronavirus pandemic, The Associated Press looks at some of the events that would have been live the week of April 20-26: MLB: — Sign-stealing whistleblower Mike Fiers would have been in Houston with the Oakland Athletics for a […] Full Article Auto Racing Hockey MLB Nation NBA Sports
ba Elon Musk’s baby name isn’t just weird, it may be against California regulations By www.seattletimes.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 11:42:16 -0700 Tesla CEO Elon Musk announced that he and his girlfriend have named their newborn boy X Æ A-12. But that might cross the line with state of California, which has limits on what parents can name their children. Full Article Lifestyle Nation Nation & World Oddities
ba 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
ba 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
ba SBA slashes disaster-loan cap to $150,000 from $2 million, shuts out nearly all new applicants By www.seattletimes.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 08:14:23 -0700 After initially telling businesses that individual disaster loans could be as high as $2 million, the Small Business Administration has now imposed a $150,000 limit without publicly announcing the change, people familiar with the situation said. Full Article Business Economy Nation
ba 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
ba Small businesses band together to sue insurers over coronavirus damage By www.seattletimes.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 06:01:35 -0700 In many cases, the response from insurers has been: We don't cover viruses. Full Article Business Economy Local Business Local News
ba Now streaming: ‘Hollywood,’ ‘Sonic the Hedgehog,’ ‘Never Have I Ever,’ ‘Bad Education’ By www.seattletimes.com Published On :: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 06:00:00 -0700 Here are this week's highlights on Video on Demand, Netflix, Amazon Prime, Hulu and other services. Full Article Entertainment TV/Streaming
ba Review: Michelle Obama, unplugged (kinda) in ‘Becoming’ doc By www.seattletimes.com Published On :: Mon, 04 May 2020 07:16:21 -0700 In the lovely new Netflix documentary “Becoming,” set around Michelle Obama’s book tour for her memoir, the former first lady makes a comment about the massive venues she’s speaking to. “What I experience in these big arenas is the power of gathering,” she says. “The shared experiences.” Not everything in film has me reflecting on […] Full Article Books Entertainment TV/Streaming
ba U District, Ballard farmers markets will reopen this weekend despite coronavirus By www.seattletimes.com Published On :: Wed, 15 Apr 2020 15:25:08 -0700 The markets, which had been closed due to the novel coronavirus pandemic, will open with new rules. Full Article Agriculture Business Food & Drink Health Lifestyle Local News Northwest
ba Trump Announces a $19 Billion Bailout for Ailing Farmers By www.seattletimes.com Published On :: Fri, 17 Apr 2020 15:27:56 -0700 (Bloomberg) — President Donald Trump announced a $19 billion bailout package for farmers hurt financially by the coronavirus crisis. The aid plan includes $16 billion in direct payments to farmers to boost their incomes, along with $3 billion in government purchases of meat, dairy products and other foods, the president said Friday at a White […] Full Article Agriculture Business International Trade Nation Nation & World World