OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — A traffic jam kept Shohei Ohtani from making it to the ballpark in time for his regular pregame pitching routine, and he was scratched from his scheduled start Thursday night against the Oakland Athletics and shifted to designated hitter. Because of an accident on the Bay Bridge that snarled traffic for…
City Year is making a difference in South Seattle schools with Red Nose Day funds
The organization helps facilitate reading groups, ensures access to learning opportunities and even helped to facilitate hybrid learning in South Seattle schools. Top Featured Tags: – Washington News Press Release Distribution Service
Washington State QB Jayden de Laura reinstated after missing spring practice due to suspension – Thu, 27 May 2021 PST
It’ll be a full-fledged three-man quarterback competition at Washington State when the Cougars return to Pullman approximately two months from now. Continue Reading at The Spokesman-Review here Top Featured Tags: – Washington News Press Release Distribution Service
Detectives say man suspected of molesting one child could have more victims in the same Spokane Valley apartment complex – Thu, 27 May 2021 PST
A 23-year-old man arrested on suspicion of molesting a child in his Spokane Valley apartment complex could have more victims, according to a Spokane County Sheriff’s Office news release. Continue Reading at The Spokesman-Review here Top Featured Tags: – Washington News Press Release Distribution Service
Here’s how Stunt Pilot, Silverwood’s first new roller coaster in 13 years, is a unique offering – Thu, 27 May 2021 PST
The ride is the third of its kind in the world. Known as a single-rail Raptor coaster, “Stunt Pilot” takes a single-line train of 10 on a 60-second, breakneck tour intended to mimic the air shows that once filled the skies above the North Idaho amusement park. The ride opens to the public Saturday at…
McDaniel strikes out career-high 11, Ole Miss tops Georgia
HOOVER, Ala. (AP) — Drew McDaniel struck out a career-high 11 in 6 2/3 innings to lead fifth-seeded Mississippi past No. 8 seed Georgia 4-0 on Thursday in the SEC Tournament. Mississippi (40-18) advances to the fourth round on Friday. Georgia (31-25) has been eliminated. McDaniel (5-1) gave up just four hits and set another…
AP FACT CHECK: Biden is off on his vaccine claims
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden misstated the record Thursday when he asserted that half of his country has been fully vaccinated against the coronavirus and when he suggested that the U.S. leads the world in protecting its population with the shots. BIDEN: “Now, 50% of all of America, more than in any other country,…
Reid: Chiefs QB Mahomes ‘full-go’ during voluntary workouts
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes has been “full-go” during the first week of voluntary workouts, three months after surgery for turf toe and a full month ahead of the original schedule. Chiefs coach Andy Reid said Thursday that Mahomes has been “doing everything” while players worked out in shorts…
3 officers charged in the death of Manuel Ellis in Tacoma
Manuel Ellis died in March 2020 while being restrained by Tacoma police officers. His death was ruled a homicide by the Pierce County Medical Examiner. Top Featured Tags: – Washington News Press Release Distribution Service
Lord Huron’s ‘Long Lost’ feels like home, is the band in peak form – Thu, 27 May 2021 PST
Lord Huron are best known for “The Night We Met,” a soft-spoken song that puts its finger keenly on deep human longing and romance gone sour. The song’s power comes both from its ubiquity and composition. Continue Reading at The Spokesman-Review here Top Featured Tags: – Washington News Press Release Distribution Service
What’s the Senate filibuster and why change it?
Filibusters were emblazoned in the public’s mind in part by the 1939 film, “Mr. Smith Goes to Washington,” but days of lengthy filibuster speeches are mostly gone. Top Featured Tags: – Washington News Press Release Distribution Service
Global cinema: From England to Japan, the 10 best international films ever made – Thu, 27 May 2021 PST
One of the greatest moments of being a cinephile is discovering that so many great movies were made outside Hollywood, films with as many uncommon flavors as food from around the world. Continue Reading at The Spokesman-Review here Top Featured Tags: – Washington News Press Release Distribution Service
Painted swastikas at Southwest County Park in Edmonds prompt town hall
The graffiti is the latest in a string of anti-Semitic hate crimes that have recently occurred around western Washington. Top Featured Tags: – Washington News Press Release Distribution Service
Joe Dombrowski: Comedy from kindergarten by way of Detroit – Thu, 27 May 2021 PST
Comic Joe Dombrowski will crack wise about his kindergarten class and the differences between Detroit and Washington state when he performs Sunday at the Spokane Comedy Club. Continue Reading at The Spokesman-Review here Top Featured Tags: – Washington News Press Release Distribution Service
Tenure for slavery project journalist back to UNC trustees
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — The offer of a tenured teaching position to journalist Nikole Hannah-Jones has been resubmitted to the board of trustees at a North Carolina university that faced an uproar last week when her tenure application was halted. The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill announced last month that Hannah-Jones — who…
49ers RB Wilson to miss start of season with knee injury
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — San Francisco 49ers running back Jeff Wilson Jr. will miss the start of the 2021 season after undergoing surgery on his injured knee. General manager John Lynch said Wednesday that Wilson injured his knee last week following practice and a weightlifting session. Lynch said Wilson felt a “pop” in his…
Ohio city votes to ban abortion; legal challenge likely
LEBANON, Ohio (AP) — A southwest Ohio city became the first in the state Tuesday to enact a measure outlawing abortion and declaring itself “a sanctuary city for the unborn,” setting itself up for a likely legal challenge by opponents who call the ban unconstitutional. The vote by Lebanon City Council was unanimous — after…
Musgrove sharp, Padres steal 6 bases in 7-1 win over Brewers
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Joe Musgrove and three relievers combined on a two-hitter, San Diego got to Brewers ace Corbin Burnes by matching a season high with six stolen bases and the Padres beat Milwaukee 7-1 Tuesday night. San Diego ran like crazy on a night when Burnes (2-4) was uncharacteristically wild and scored four runs…
Washington, Pitt hold off UNC for 5-3 win in ACC pool play
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Ron Washington Jr. hit a two-run home run, Jordan McCrum threw two hitless innings of reliefs and No. 10 seed Pittsburgh beat North Carolina 5-3 on Tuesday night in pool play at the Atlantic Coast Conference Tournament. The Panthers (23-19) play third-seeded N.C. State on Thursday. Washington’s homer to left-center gave…
New generations of Asian immigrants address the ‘lunchbox moment’
What could put a stop to Asian American children from feeling “othered” in the school cafeteria. Top Featured Tags: – Washington News Press Release Distribution Service
Seattle council poised to ban many school-year and post-pandemic evictions, guarantee lease renewals
Tenants and advocates supported the bills during a committee meeting Tuesday, arguing the new protections could help prevent homelessness. Top Featured Tags: – Washington News Press Release Distribution Service
Tokyo Olympics sponsor says games should be canceled
There is no indication organizers have any plans to pull the plug on the games, but a major Japanese newspaper is joining the call to cancel them. Top Featured Tags: – Washington News Press Release Distribution Service
