ac Fans feeling unsafe without vaccine plays into revenue issue By www.seattletimes.com Published On :: Mon, 20 Apr 2020 10:57:19 -0700 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 […] Full Article College Sports Hockey MLB NBA Soccer Sports
ac Blackhawks fire team president McDonough in surprising move By www.seattletimes.com Published On :: Mon, 27 Apr 2020 14:51:57 -0700 CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Blackhawks fired team president John McDonough on Monday, cutting ties with a key figure in the most successful decade in team history and raising questions about the direction of one of the NHL’s marquee franchises. The surprising move, coming with the season suspended because of the coronavirus pandemic, could have […] Full Article Hockey Sports
ac Rant & Rave: Reader embraces clear skies and quiet By www.seattletimes.com Published On :: Fri, 01 May 2020 06:00:05 -0700 RANT to whoever stole the face masks my sister has attempted to mail to her family and friends. The masks were made with love, care and the best of intentions. None of the masks reached their destinations. I am disgusted by the depths of your uncaring, self-centered behavior. RAVE to our beautiful, clear skies and […] Full Article Life Lifestyle
ac Mapping a pandemic: Track the spread of coronavirus across Washington and the world By www.seattletimes.com Published On :: Tue, 24 Mar 2020 15:41:32 -0700 COVID-19 has spread across Washington, the U.S. and the world at staggering speeds. Here's what we know so far about the spread of coronavirus and its global impacts. Full Article Data Health Local News Nation Nation & World World
ac Coronavirus flight: As the affluent head to Washington vacation homes, some year-rounders worry By www.seattletimes.com Published On :: Sat, 11 Apr 2020 06:00:48 -0700 In King and Snohomish counties, one in 10 households own a second home or real-estate property elsewhere. Many are fleeing to those vacation homes to hunker down during the coronavirus pandemic. Full Article Data Health Lifestyle Local News Northwest Real Estate
ac King County has big racial disparities in coronavirus cases and deaths, according to public-health data By www.seattletimes.com Published On :: Fri, 01 May 2020 18:28:03 -0700 Hispanic people in King County are dying from COVID-19 at much higher rates than white people, according to a new study. The insight into the coronavirus’ uneven impact in King County comes into focus as people of color represent an increasing percentage of the county's COVID-19 cases. Full Article Data Health Local News Puget Sound Science
ac 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
ac Kyle Larson returns to racing in World of Outlaws event By www.seattletimes.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 19:21:27 -0700 The resurrection of Kyle Larson’s career began with a 25-hour drive from California to Iowa for a $15,000-to-win World of Outlaws race. Larson hitched a ride with the team that fielded a car for him Friday night at Knoxville Raceway. It’s a total reset for a driver who less than a month ago was the […] Full Article Auto Racing Sports
ac Falcons’ Allen says idea of practice is ‘nerve-racking’ By www.seattletimes.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 07:51:24 -0700 ATLANTA (AP) — Ricardo Allen didn’t budge when Georgia was one of the first states to open businesses during the coronavirus pandemic. The Atlanta Falcons safety believes it is smart to stay home. He says he worries about the time when teams across the league open for practice. Restaurants, barber shops and other businesses were […] Full Article NFL Sports
ac New on Netflix in May 2020: ‘Space Force,’ ‘Hollywood,’ ‘Uncut Gems’ and more By www.seattletimes.com Published On :: Fri, 01 May 2020 06:00:33 -0700 Here's what's coming and going on Netflix in May. Full Article Entertainment Movies TV/Streaming
ac New on Hulu in May 2020: ‘Rocketman,’ ‘The Great,’ ‘Solar Opposites,’ ‘Spaceship Earth’ and more By www.seattletimes.com Published On :: Mon, 04 May 2020 06:00:34 -0700 Here's a complete list of what's coming and going on Hulu in May. Full Article Entertainment TV/Streaming
ac Celebrate Mother’s Day and more with these weekend activities By www.seattletimes.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 06:00:31 -0700 Between Mother's Day and the expected sunny weather, there's lots to celebrate this weekend! Whether you'll be enjoying nature or continuing to stay inside, here are some things you can do while maintaining social distancing. Full Article Books Entertainment Events Food & Drink Life Movies Music Outdoors TV/Streaming
ac As coronavirus cases in Yakima Valley agriculture spike, advocates for growers and workers react differently to new state guidelines By www.seattletimes.com Published On :: Sun, 19 Apr 2020 06:00:52 -0700 Yakima County health officials said they have identified 70 COVID-19 cases among farm and fruit-packing workers. Growers consider new state safety guidelines reasonable but unions say they give employers an easy out. Full Article Agriculture Health Local News Northwest
ac Severe coronavirus outbreaks stagger some meat-packing plants in Washington By www.seattletimes.com Published On :: Thu, 23 Apr 2020 17:49:18 -0700 The toll on the meat processing industry has stunned some of industry's biggest players, and prompted an urgent push to redefine workplace protections needed to keep products flowing into grocery stores amid the global pandemic. Full Article Agriculture Business Food & Drink Health Local News
ac ‘Just glad we can help’: Free Idaho potatoes are feeding people at home, across U.S. By www.seattletimes.com Published On :: Tue, 28 Apr 2020 15:03:00 -0700 Like many farmers and ranchers in Idaho, Ryan Cranney began feeling the effects of COVID-19’s disruption in the restaurant supply chain in mid-March. What was supposed to be a good year for Cranney Farms’ crops quickly turned into a surplus he couldn’t sell. That is when he took to Facebook and put out a call […] Full Article Agriculture Nation Nation & World Northwest
ac You can still get Pike Place Market flowers for Mother’s Day, thanks to the Drive-Thru Flower Festival By www.seattletimes.com Published On :: Mon, 04 May 2020 13:39:23 -0700 Twenty of the farmers who sell at Pike Place Market are participating in Saturday's event, with pickup sites in Seattle and Renton. Full Article Agriculture Business Garden Life Local Business Local News
ac Are you paying extra for eggs? Lawsuits accuse producers of price gouging By www.seattletimes.com Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 13:47:44 -0700 With Americans cooking much more at home, demand has grown for eggs — to scramble, fry, bake or crack into any number of meals. But it will cost you. The tripling in price of a dozen regular eggs in many parts of the country — to an excess of $3 — has prompted various lawsuits […] Full Article Agriculture Business Health Nation Nation & World Nation & World Politics
ac Pike Place Market’s Hmong flower farmers adapt during the coronavirus pandemic By www.seattletimes.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 06:00:47 -0700 “My parents have been through worse,” one farmer said. “We'll get through this.” Full Article Agriculture Eastside Local Business Local News
ac Mariners pitching coach Pete Woodworth endures ‘second offseason’ before first season thanks to coronavirus By www.seattletimes.com Published On :: Mon, 13 Apr 2020 14:39:45 -0700 Sitting at his home in Florida, new Mariners pitching coach Pete Woodworth can only wait, like everyone else, for a return to normalcy while monitoring pitchers that are spread out across the country. Full Article Health Mariners MLB Sports
ac 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
ac 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
ac NFC West Day 3 roundup: Division gets scarier for Seahawks as 49ers trade for star tackle Trent Williams By www.seattletimes.com Published On :: Sat, 25 Apr 2020 09:46:25 -0700 The San Francisco 49ers didn't have a draft pick on Day 2 of the NFL draft, but general manager John Lynch made up for it on Day 3 by acquiring Washington Pro Bowl tackle Trent Williams in a trade. Full Article Seahawks Sports
ac Get to know Alton Robinson, the Seahawks’ fifth-round NFL draft pick from Syracuse By www.seattletimes.com Published On :: Sat, 25 Apr 2020 12:17:29 -0700 After trading up to take Darrell Taylor of Tennessee in the second round, the Seahawks added another defensive end with their fifth-round pick of defensive end Alton Robinson. Full Article Seahawks Sports
ac 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
ac Mariners players to face off against fans in MLB The Show video-game tournament By www.seattletimes.com Published On :: Mon, 04 May 2020 17:48:38 -0700 Sixteen players will face 16 fans in the first round of the video game tournament, which starts on Tuesday morning. Full Article Mariners MLB Sports
ac 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
ac High-school coaches trying to coach from afar and hoping there’s still a season By www.seattletimes.com Published On :: Fri, 03 Apr 2020 06:00:41 -0700 Coaching in the time of social distancing means plenty of emails and social media. Full Article High School Sports Sports
ac ‘The whole game’s changed’: College recruiting another aspect of sports impacted by coronavirus pandemic By www.seattletimes.com Published On :: Mon, 13 Apr 2020 06:00:55 -0700 Getting a college scholarship can be tough in a world with no sports and social distancing. Full Article High School Sports Sports
ac 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
ac After coaching sports at Kennedy Catholic for 31 years, Don Hoffman decides to direct them By www.seattletimes.com Published On :: Fri, 24 Apr 2020 18:34:09 -0700 The longtime boys and girls basketball coach was named the athletic director. Full Article High School Sports Sports
ac NFL moving London, Mexico City games back to US stadiums By www.seattletimes.com Published On :: Mon, 04 May 2020 08:14:36 -0700 The NFL is moving its five games scheduled for London and Mexico City this season back to U.S. stadiums because of the coronavirus pandemic. All five regular-season games will be played at the stadiums of the host teams. Scheduled were two home games for the Jacksonville Jaguars at Wembley Stadium in London and two at […] Full Article NFL Seahawks Sports
ac Analysis: The Seahawks need a backup QB, but Cam Newton seems to be an unlikely fit By www.seattletimes.com Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 06:00:30 -0700 Timing has not been on Cam Newton's side throughout his free agency. Recent speculation has connected Newton and the Seahawks, who are still in need of a backup quarterback behind Russell Wilson. Full Article Seahawks Sports
ac Seahawks schedule analysis: Ranking and breaking down each game on Seattle’s 2020 slate By www.seattletimes.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 06:00:24 -0700 So we finally have dates, times and TV designations to go along with the team names on the Seahawks’ regular-season schedule for 2020. It’s a slate of games that, if you’re a believer in strength of schedule based on opponents’ win-loss percentage in 2019, is one of the tougher in the league — and lots […] Full Article Seahawks Sports
ac NCAA accuses Louisville basketball of recruiting violations By www.seattletimes.com Published On :: Mon, 04 May 2020 10:58:06 -0700 LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — The NCAA has accused the Louisville men’s basketball program of committing a Level I violation with an improper recruiting offer and extra benefits and several Level II violations, including an accusation that former Cardinals coach Rick Pitino failed to promote an atmosphere of compliance. The notice released on Monday is the […] Full Article College Sports NBA Sports
ac Carson Wentz embracing Eagles’ decision to draft Jalen Hurts By www.seattletimes.com Published On :: Mon, 04 May 2020 17:27:21 -0700 The Philadelphia Eagles’ decision to draft Jalen Hurts in the second round has been one of the most intensely debated NFL topics over the past 10 days. Carson Wentz isn’t questioning it. “I’m excited to add him to the team,” Wentz said Monday. “I know how important the quarterback position is and how important the […] Full Article College Sports NFL Sports
ac NCAA accuses Louisville basketball of recruiting violations By www.seattletimes.com Published On :: Mon, 04 May 2020 18:03:27 -0700 LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — The NCAA has accused the Louisville men’s basketball program of committing a Level I violation with an improper recruiting offer and extra benefits and several Level II violations, including an accusation that former Cardinals coach Rick Pitino failed to promote an atmosphere of compliance. The notice released on Monday is the […] Full Article College Sports NBA Sports
ac NCAA rejects former UConn coach’s appeal over violations By www.seattletimes.com Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 13:56:00 -0700 HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — An NCAA panel on Wednesday rejected an appeal by former UConn men’s basketball coach Kevin Ollie, who sought to overturn findings that he violated ethical conduct rules while leading the Huskies. The NCAA Division I Infractions Appeals Committee ruled Ollie failed to prove that information he presented alleging witnesses against him […] Full Article College Sports NBA Sports
ac NCAA accuses Louisville basketball of recruiting violations By www.seattletimes.com Published On :: Mon, 04 May 2020 10:58:06 -0700 LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — The NCAA has accused the Louisville men’s basketball program of committing a Level I violation with an improper recruiting offer and extra benefits and several Level II violations, including an accusation that former Cardinals coach Rick Pitino failed to promote an atmosphere of compliance. The notice released on Monday is the […] Full Article College Sports NBA Sports
ac NCAA accuses Louisville basketball of recruiting violations By www.seattletimes.com Published On :: Mon, 04 May 2020 18:03:27 -0700 LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — The NCAA has accused the Louisville men’s basketball program of committing a Level I violation with an improper recruiting offer and extra benefits and several Level II violations, including an accusation that former Cardinals coach Rick Pitino failed to promote an atmosphere of compliance. The notice released on Monday is the […] Full Article College Sports NBA Sports
ac NCAA rejects former UConn coach’s appeal over violations By www.seattletimes.com Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 13:56:00 -0700 HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — An NCAA panel on Wednesday rejected an appeal by former UConn men’s basketball coach Kevin Ollie, who sought to overturn findings that he violated ethical conduct rules while leading the Huskies. The NCAA Division I Infractions Appeals Committee ruled Ollie failed to prove that information he presented alleging witnesses against him […] Full Article College Sports NBA Sports
ac Ex-NBA player Shannon Brown accused of shooting at 2 people By www.seattletimes.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 13:35:09 -0700 TYRONE, Ga. (AP) — Former NBA player Shannon Brown faces charges in suburban Atlanta after he was accused of firing a rifle at two people who were looking at homes for sale, police said. Brown, 34, was arrested on a charge of aggravated assault stemming from an incident May 2 at his home in Tyrone, […] Full Article NBA Sports
ac On Trump’s to-do list: Take back the suburbs. Court black voters. Expand the electoral map. Win. By www.seattletimes.com Published On :: Sat, 08 Feb 2020 18:42:00 -0800 WASHINGTON — Buoyed by his impeachment acquittal and the muddled Democratic primary race, President Donald Trump and his campaign are turning to address his reelection bid’s greatest weaknesses with an aggressive, well-funded but uncertain effort to win back suburban voters turned off by his policies and behavior. His campaign is aiming to regain these voters […] Full Article Nation Nation & World Nation & World Politics
ac Sanders and Bloomberg Under Attack in Sharp Exchanges in Debate By www.seattletimes.com Published On :: Tue, 25 Feb 2020 18:57:11 -0800 CHARLESTON, S.C. — The Democratic presidential candidates delivered a barrage of criticism against their party’s emerging front-runner, Sen. Bernie Sanders, at a debate on Tuesday night, casting him as a divisive figure with unrealistic ideas, even as they continued to batter Michael Bloomberg for his extreme wealth, his record on policing and behavior toward women. […] Full Article Nation & World
ac Cameco Posts Adj. Profit In Q1, Revenues Rise - Quick Facts By www.rttnews.com Published On :: Fri, 01 May 2020 11:45:53 GMT Cameco Corp. (CCJ, CCO.TO), a uranium producer, on Friday reported attributable net loss for the first quarter of $19 million or $0.05 per share, compared to net loss of $18 million or $0.05 per share in the year-ago period. Full Article
ac Imperial Oil Slips To Loss In Q1, Revenues Decline - Quick Facts By www.rttnews.com Published On :: Fri, 01 May 2020 12:26:45 GMT Imperial Oil Ltd. (IMO, IMO.TO) on Friday reported a net loss for the first quarter on lower revenues, noting that its results were impacted by COVID-19 and depressed March crude prices. The loss per share for the quarter was wider than analysts' estimates and revenues too missed their expectations. Full Article
ac Canadian Shares Tumble On Weak Manufacturing Data By www.rttnews.com Published On :: Fri, 01 May 2020 16:33:06 GMT The Canadian stock market was down sharply in negative territory at noon on Friday, as worries about the economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic triggered widespread selling once again. Full Article
ac Ex-Georgia Police Officer And His Son Arrested In The Death Of Black Jogger By www.npr.org Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 05:04:00 -0400 The Georgia Bureau of Investigation has charged a white father and son in the shooting death of an unarmed black man. The arrests follow the release of cellphone video of the February altercation. Full Article
ac Mental Health Experts Facilitate Talks Between Families, ICU Patients By www.npr.org Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 07:18:00 -0400 It is very difficult for people hospitalized with COVID-19 to communicate with their families. At one medical center, psychologists are helping with some of those tough conversations. Full Article
ac The Biden Campaign Is Trying To Reach Voters Virtually By www.npr.org Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 16:01:00 -0400 President Trump and Vice President Pence have made official visits to battleground states this week, while the Biden campaign tries new ways to reach voters in key states virtually. Full Article
ac Some Questions On The Future Of The Coronavirus Vaccine, Answered By www.npr.org Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 16:01:00 -0400 Scientists work tirelessly to find a coronavirus vaccine. But there are some questions to answer: How soon a viable vaccine would be developed? Would billions of people worldwide be able to to get it? Full Article