em Here are the 10 most memorable moments from the WSU Cougars basketball season By www.seattletimes.com Published On :: Wed, 18 Mar 2020 14:07:12 -0700 WSU's season was cut short -- along with all of college basketball -- due to fears about the spread of coronavirus. But the season was certainly entertaining, considering expectations. Here are the 10 most memorable moments. Full Article Cougar Basketball Cougars Sports
em Take a trip down memory lane with the best — and worst — memories of the Kingdome By www.seattletimes.com Published On :: Thu, 26 Mar 2020 06:00:28 -0700 On the anniversary of the Kingdome's implosion, we take a trip down memory lane to relive its best and worst moments. Full Article Cougar Basketball Mariners NBA Seahawks Soccer Sports
em When it comes to academics and diversity, Gonzaga is No. 1 seed By www.seattletimes.com Published On :: Thu, 02 Apr 2020 15:41:44 -0700 Gonzaga stood out in a study that seeded men’s and women’s NCAA tournament brackets based on graduation rates, academic success and diversity in the head-coaching ranks. Full Article Cougar Basketball Gonzaga Sports
em WSU coaches Nick Rolovich and Kyle Smith taking temporary salary reductions as part of ‘cost containment’ measure By www.seattletimes.com Published On :: Mon, 13 Apr 2020 15:24:21 -0700 To help compensate for lost NCAA distribution and added expenditures caused by the novel coronavirus outbreak, Washington State announced multiple “cost containment” measures Monday. Full Article Cougar Basketball Cougar Football Cougars Sports
em Amid pandemic, Pompeo to visit Israel for annexation talks By www.seattletimes.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 09:58:36 -0700 WASHINGTON (AP) — Secretary of State Mike Pompeo will travel to Israel next week for a brief visit amid the coronavirus pandemic and lockdown, a trip that’s expected to focus on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s plans to annex portions of the West Bank, the State Department said Friday. Pompeo will make the lightning trip to […] Full Article Nation & World Politics World
em Pakistan army: Roadside bomb in remote area kills 6 troops By www.seattletimes.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 10:04:28 -0700 QUETTA, Pakistan (AP) — A roadside bombing in a remote area in southwestern Pakistan, close to the border with Iran, struck a patrol vehicle on Friday, killing six soldiers, including an army major, the military said. A statement from the military said the attack happened as the troops, assigned to look for smuggling routes and […] Full Article Nation & World World
em Malawi’s Supreme Court rules new presidential polls in July By www.seattletimes.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 10:10:56 -0700 BLANTYRE, Malawi (AP) — Malawi’s Supreme Court confirmed Friday that last year’s presidential elections remain nullified and a fresh vote held in July. The Supreme Court upheld an earlier ruling by the southern African nation’s Constitutional Court that President Peter Mutharika’s 2019 election was invalid because of widespread irregularities. Mutharika, who leads the Democratic Progressive […] Full Article World
em Thursday was Seattle area’s warmest day since September, and the forecast looks mostly sunny. Remember these guidelines if you go outside. By www.seattletimes.com Published On :: Thu, 09 Apr 2020 11:37:14 -0700 The high hit 67 degrees at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport as of 4 p.m. Thursday, marking the warmest day since the area reached 69 degrees on Sept. 26, 2019. If you're tempted to go outside and enjoy the sunshine, remember to stay away from other people and wear the proper gear. Full Article Local News Outdoors Puget Sound Weather Wellness
em Having pandemic-related food and body anxieties amid the coronavirus pandemic? You’re not alone. By www.seattletimes.com Published On :: Mon, 13 Apr 2020 06:00:01 -0700 Living through a pandemic will inevitably take a toll on our minds and bodies. Here are some tips for treating your mind and body well under quarantine. Full Article Food & Drink Life Wellness
em Technology’s had us ‘social distancing’ for years. Can our digital ‘lifeline’ get us through the coronavirus pandemic? By www.seattletimes.com Published On :: Thu, 16 Apr 2020 06:00:30 -0700 In some ways, we’ve been social distancing for years as more aspects of our social lives go digital. So now, we may be uniquely equipped (if not conditioned) to adapt our lives to stay-at-home orders. Full Article Life Lifestyle Technology Wellness
em Coronavirus pandemic triggers a wave of self-sufficiency around Seattle: Vegetable gardens, urban chickens are in-demand By www.seattletimes.com Published On :: Sat, 18 Apr 2020 06:00:51 -0700 Since the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic, many local plant nurseries say there’s been a run on seeds as people all over Seattle take to gardening to grow food and provide solace during an uncertain time. Full Article Garden Health Life Lifestyle Outdoors Wellness
em Poison center calls spike during coronavirus pandemic as more people are exposed to cleaning and disinfecting agents By www.seattletimes.com Published On :: Tue, 21 Apr 2020 17:35:27 -0700 Be cautious handling — and mixing — cleaning supplies, read labels and follow directions. Many of the accidental, and potentially dangerous, recent exposures reported to the Washington Poison Center have been from ordinary household cleaning supplies or the combination of them. Full Article Eastside Health Local News Wellness
em Doctors’ practices are hurt by coronavirus pandemic, just when they’re most needed By www.seattletimes.com Published On :: Sat, 25 Apr 2020 06:01:57 -0700 Many physician practices, like other businesses, are questioning how they'll survive the coronavirus outbreak, according to the Washington State Medical Association. Full Article Business Economy Local Business Wellness
em Quercetin solved a spring allergy problem By www.seattletimes.com Published On :: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 06:00:00 -0700 Q: I had such a terrible allergy attack that I couldn’t get my head off my desk to drive myself home. It was 1987, and I was very reluctant to take any medication. My boss gave me a pill she said was safe because it was plant-based. It was quercetin. When she checked on me […] Full Article Life Wellness
em The coronavirus pandemic has taken a toll on our collective mental health. Can nutrition help? By www.seattletimes.com Published On :: Mon, 04 May 2020 06:00:24 -0700 Though there isn’t a diet that has been scientifically proven to sustain or improve your mental health, research suggests eating certain foods can correlate with improved mental well-being. Full Article Food & Drink Life Wellness
em Fast-moving weather systems mean the week will start wet and get wetter By www.seattletimes.com Published On :: Mon, 02 Mar 2020 07:07:03 -0800 As the rain gets heavier by midweek, we can also expect cooler lowland temperatures and snow in the mountains. Full Article Local News Northwest Puget Sound Weather
em Thursday was Seattle area’s warmest day since September, and the forecast looks mostly sunny. Remember these guidelines if you go outside. By www.seattletimes.com Published On :: Thu, 09 Apr 2020 11:37:14 -0700 The high hit 67 degrees at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport as of 4 p.m. Thursday, marking the warmest day since the area reached 69 degrees on Sept. 26, 2019. If you're tempted to go outside and enjoy the sunshine, remember to stay away from other people and wear the proper gear. Full Article Local News Outdoors Puget Sound Weather Wellness
em Storms tear through South amid pandemic; more than 30 dead By www.seattletimes.com Published On :: Mon, 13 Apr 2020 04:10:40 -0700 CHATSWORTH, Ga. (AP) — Storms that killed more than 30 people in the Southeast, piling fresh misery atop a pandemic, spread across the eastern United States on Monday, leaving more than 1 million homes and businesses without power amid floods and mudslides. In Alabama, people seeking shelter from tornadoes huddled in community shelters, protective masks […] Full Article Nation Weather
em Temperatures and pollen counts both predicted to rise this week in Seattle area By www.seattletimes.com Published On :: Wed, 15 Apr 2020 07:06:48 -0700 Masks may not help protect you from pollen, but they'll protect others from your sneezes, which is more important than ever during this coronavirus pandemic. Full Article Eastside Health Local News Outdoors Puget Sound Weather
em Seattle parks will remain open this weekend with same coronavirus guidelines, plus rain By www.seattletimes.com Published On :: Fri, 24 Apr 2020 17:40:47 -0700 Seattle banned the use of playgrounds, athletic fields and sports courts weeks ago, taping off playground structures and swings. Full Article Local News Local Politics Outdoors Weather
em Seattle-area temperatures could soon hit the 80s; here’s your forecast for the week By www.seattletimes.com Published On :: Mon, 04 May 2020 07:09:14 -0700 The early part of the week will seem like more of the same, but an approaching high-pressure ridge could really heat things up for the weekend. Full Article Eastside Local News Puget Sound Weather
em Polar vortex could bring rare May snow, low temps to US East By www.seattletimes.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 06:20:40 -0700 BOSTON (AP) — The northeastern U.S. is about to get a cold spring farewell from winter’s bad boy, the polar vortex, which could bring rare May snowfall and record-low temperatures to some areas over the Mother’s Day weekend, forecasters say. Usually the polar vortex is a batch of cold air that stays trapped in the […] Full Article Nation Nation & World Weather
em Atari plans to open video-game themed hotels in Seattle and 7 other U.S. cities By www.seattletimes.com Published On :: Wed, 29 Jan 2020 12:22:57 -0800 Atari, the brand known for pioneering video games like Pong, Asteroids and RollerCoaster Tycoon, is taking its business in a new direction: hotels. In a move that underlines the popularity of esports, the demands of its growing audience and how video games are escaping the bounds of their consoles, Atari announced on Monday that it […] Full Article Business Travel Video Games
em At Emerald City Comic Con, comics are just the start By www.seattletimes.com Published On :: Wed, 04 Mar 2020 06:00:36 -0800 There's a "Back to the Future" panel with the actors from the 1985 film, appearances by celebs from various franchises, including The Avenger's Mark Ruffalo, and more scheduled for ECCC 2020. Full Article Comics Entertainment Events Games & Puzzles Movies TV/Streaming Video Games Visual Arts
em Emerald City Comic Con to allow refunds for fans who decide not to go due to coronavirus concerns By www.seattletimes.com Published On :: Wed, 04 Mar 2020 12:44:00 -0800 Emerald City Comic Con organizers said Wednesday morning that they will change their policy and allow refunds to fans who choose not to attend this year because of coronavirus concerns. Full Article Books Comics Entertainment Events Movies Video Games
em Emerald City Comic Con postponed due to coronavirus concerns By www.seattletimes.com Published On :: Fri, 06 Mar 2020 10:41:38 -0800 Organizers of Emerald City Comic Con said they're moving the event to this summer because of the coronavirus outbreak in Seattle. Full Article Entertainment Events Local News Movies TV/Streaming Video Games
em Nintendo of America sends home workers after employee tests positive for coronavirus By www.seattletimes.com Published On :: Fri, 13 Mar 2020 11:32:20 -0700 Nintendo of America has confirmed that an employee from its Redmond-based studio in Washington has tested positive for coronavirus. All other employees who had contact with them are now in self-quarantine even if asymptomatic, Nintendo wrote in a statement sent to The Washington Post. Upon learning the diagnosis, Nintendo of America alerted the public health […] Full Article Business Technology Video Games
em Weekend Plus adjusts to new realities of coronavirus pandemic By www.seattletimes.com Published On :: Fri, 20 Mar 2020 06:00:26 -0700 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 […] Full Article Books Entertainment Events Fitness Food & Drink Games & Puzzles Life Movies Music TV/Streaming Video Games
em World of Warcraft experienced a pandemic in 2005, which may help coronavirus researchers By www.seattletimes.com Published On :: Fri, 10 Apr 2020 01:01:28 -0700 A "virus" decimated in-game cities. Player behavior may prove instructive for researchers projecting the spread of covid-19. Full Article Business Technology Video Games
em 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
em WSU coaches Nick Rolovich and Kyle Smith taking temporary salary reductions as part of ‘cost containment’ measure By www.seattletimes.com Published On :: Mon, 13 Apr 2020 15:24:21 -0700 To help compensate for lost NCAA distribution and added expenditures caused by the novel coronavirus outbreak, Washington State announced multiple “cost containment” measures Monday. Full Article Cougar Basketball Cougar Football Cougars Sports
em Former Washington State tackle Andre Dillard donates strength equipment, nutrition items to alma mater By www.seattletimes.com Published On :: Thu, 16 Apr 2020 16:49:04 -0700 The Woodinville grad, who plays for the Philadelphia Eagles, sent packages the school will distribute to its athletes. Full Article Cougar Football Cougars Sports
em 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
em 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
em Seahawks GM John Schneider on Jarran Reed taking back Jadeveon Clowney’s number: ‘I don’t remember approving that yet’ By www.seattletimes.com Published On :: Thu, 30 Apr 2020 11:02:43 -0700 So was there really any significance when Jarran Reed tweeted he was going back to his old No. 90? The way GM John Schneider portrayed it, it was much ado about nothing. Full Article Seahawks Sports
em Watch: Seahawks Shaquill and Shaquem Griffin give a virtual commencement speech to alma mater Central Florida By www.seattletimes.com Published On :: Sat, 02 May 2020 14:25:28 -0700 Dressed in "half suits'' bearing UCF colors, the Griffin twins took turns speaking, each saying they didn't want to read off a piece of paper but instead that they wanted to speak from the heart. Full Article Seahawks
em 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
em Transit union demands hazard pay, stronger social-distancing rules because of coronavirus By www.seattletimes.com Published On :: Thu, 16 Apr 2020 19:23:56 -0700 Ken Price, president of Amalgamated Transit Union Local 587 in Seattle, issued a bulletin that calls for a $2 hourly wage boost, retroactive to early March and continuing until Gov. Jay Inslee lifts the statewide stay-at-home order. Full Article Health Local News Traffic Lab
em Metro driver who died after contracting coronavirus remembered for her ability to brighten a bad day By www.seattletimes.com Published On :: Tue, 21 Apr 2020 06:00:57 -0700 Samina Hameed, 59, died Thursday from complications due to COVID-19, the first Metro driver who is known to have died after contracting the illness. Full Article Local News Puget Sound Traffic Lab
em State Patrol: With fewer cars on the road, Washingtonians seem to feel the need for speed By www.seattletimes.com Published On :: Thu, 23 Apr 2020 07:10:42 -0700 Troopers across the state are seeing people traveling at notably high speeds: "We're seeing very high, exceptionally dangerous speeds," says a State Patrol spokesman. Full Article Crime Eastside Local News Northwest Puget Sound Traffic Lab
em No car-tab tax cuts yet as state Supreme Court takes case against Eyman initiative By www.seattletimes.com Published On :: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 15:18:47 -0700 The order from the state Supreme Court sets deadlines for parties in the case to file documents with the court throughout May and June, meaning a final decision might come this summer. Full Article Local News Local Politics Northwest Traffic Lab
em Seattle opens 11 more miles of streets to pedestrians, cyclists during the coronavirus pandemic By www.seattletimes.com Published On :: Fri, 01 May 2020 15:43:50 -0700 The closures include streets in Lake City beginning Friday and in Aurora-Licton Springs, Ballard and Delridge/Highland Park. Full Article Local News Puget Sound Traffic Lab
em Red Jump bikes will temporarily disappear from Seattle streets as Lime takes over By www.seattletimes.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 06:00:16 -0700 Lime has expressed interest in bringing rentable electric scooters to Seattle, but the rollout of a scooter program is awaiting a decision from the city hearing examiner. Full Article Local News Puget Sound Traffic Lab
em Hamilton gets empty feeling thinking about F1 without fans By www.seattletimes.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 07:10:53 -0700 PARIS (AP) — Driving around Formula One tracks without fans cheering at Silverstone and Monza would literally feel “very empty” for world champion Lewis Hamilton. The first 10 races this season have been postponed or canceled amid the coronavirus pandemic, with the iconic Monaco Grand Prix scrapped for the first time in 66 years. F1 […] Full Article Auto Racing Sports
em GOP in power grab to rein in Dem governors on virus response By www.seattletimes.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 07:29:01 -0700 MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Republican-controlled legislatures are increasingly trying to strip Democratic governors of their executive authority to close businesses and schools, a power grab by lawmakers that channels frustration over the economic toll of the coronavirus pandemic but could come with long-term consequences for how their states fight disease. The efforts to undermine Democratic […] Full Article Health
em Alaska fisheries to get $50M in federal aid amid pandemic By www.seattletimes.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 08:10:04 -0700 JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — Alaska will receive $50 million in federal coronavirus aid for fisheries, the U.S. Department of Commerce has announced, about half what state officials had expected. Alaska is home to large stocks of pollock, an inexpensive fish used in fast-food sandwiches and fish sticks, and landed 58% of the nation’s seafood by […] Full Article Northwest
em Polar vortex brings rare May snow, low temps to US East By www.seattletimes.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 08:18:51 -0700 PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island (AP) — Mother’s Day weekend got off to an unseasonably snowy start in the Northeast on Saturday thanks to the polar vortex bringing cold air down from the north. Some higher elevation areas in northern New York and New England reported snowfall accumulations of up to 10 inches, while traces of snow […] Full Article Nation
em Married couple, 85 and 86, die in Delaware cemetery shooting By www.seattletimes.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 08:27:21 -0700 BEAR, Del. (AP) — A married couple from Maryland ages 85 and 86 were the victims of a deadly shooting at a veterans cemetery in Delaware. Delaware State Police on Friday night identified the victims of the shooting as an 86-year-old man and 85-year-old woman from Elkton, Maryland. The two were at Delaware Veterans Memorial […] Full Article Nation
em Harlem figure skating gala pivots from ice to internet By www.seattletimes.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 09:46:33 -0700 Unable to stage its big fundraiser because of the pandemic, Figure Skating in Harlem is going from the ice to the internet. The Figure Skating in Harlem Champions in Life Virtual Gala will be held May 14 and will feature Olympic champions Scott Hamilton, Kristi Yamaguchi and Meryl Davis. The 23-year-old group is the only […] Full Article Sports
em Analysis: Tennis pros’ US return amid pandemic no true model By www.seattletimes.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 10:52:06 -0700 The four players sure seemed thrilled to be playing some tennis with some prize money (amount undisclosed) at stake amid the coronavirus pandemic — even if the court was near the backyard swimming pool at someone’s mansion and there were zero ATP rankings points on the line, zero locker rooms, zero spectators, zero ball kids […] Full Article Nation & World Sports