Новости за 06.03.2019

From apples to mulberries, dozens of varieties do well in Western Washington (especially with a good start).

From fun dining and nightlife to incredible museums and a refreshingly un-fussy attitude, Glasgow is Scotland’s most underrated destination.

It's not too late to plan a great spring break trip. Here are some tips for finding deals and destinations.

The Seattle Times talked with Portland State University land-use professor Marisa Zapata, who supports her city's affordable-housing policy.

… but if you do, how to use it — and why you don't have to feel like a bougie monster.

A step-by-step plan for making your kitchen great — no renovation budget required.

COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — A Norwegian woman showed her quick wits when filming a “dramatic” avalanche that was cascading down towards her home. Gunn Gravem Isaksen told The Associated Press she was at home in central Norway when the avalanche occurred on Tuesday. On realizing what was going on, she rushed out onto her porch […]

LAFAYETTE, La. (AP) — A Swiss company says it will assemble helicopters in Louisiana, bringing 120 jobs. Gov. John Bel Edwards and the CEO of Kopter Group AG made the announcement Tuesday in Lafayette. Kopter will lease a facility from the Lafayette Regional Airport that was previously the home of a Bell Helicopter operation that […]

Carlos Ghosn, the star auto executive credited with rescuing both Renault and Nissan, left a drab Tokyo detention center Wednesday after more than three months in custody, his identify obscured by a surgical mask, hat and construction worker’s outfit. The jet-setting turnaround wizard was pursued by TV news helicopters as he traveled in a tiny […]

MUNICH (AP) — Bayern Munich took a swipe at Germany coach Joachim Loew on Wednesday for the manner and timing of his move to prematurely end the international careers of three of the club’s players. Thomas Mueller, Jerome Boateng and Mats Hummels were all informed Tuesday that they were no longer in Loew’s plans, part […]

EUGENE, Ore. (AP) — A former student who threatened a shooting at Oregon State University has been sentenced to time served and will be on federal supervised release for three years. The U.S. Attorney’s Office in the District of Oregon says 23-year-old Christopher Strahan pleaded guilty Tuesday to making interstate threats. He has been in […]

Here's a quick update on what has — or hasn't — happened to address lead in school drinking water since our reporting in February.

BAGHOUZ, Syria (AP) — Angry civilians evacuating from the last shred of territory held by Islamic State militants in Syria praised the extremist group Wednesday and chanted “Islamic State will remain,” underscoring the defiance of IS fighters and their supporters even as their defeat looms. There were no signs of combat on Wednesday to allow […]

PARIS (AP) — Guards blocked entrances at as many as 18 French prisons after two colleagues were stabbed by a radicalized inmate. In a statement, the main CGT union said attacks against guards are becoming more common and intolerable, and that the penal population was becoming “increasingly vindictive, aggressive and violent.” Early Wednesday, a total […]

LONDON (AP) — Northern Ireland’s top civil servant is warning that a disorderly U.K. exit from the European Union will lead to a sharp increase in unemployment and an exodus of businesses from the region. David Sterling says “there is currently no mitigation available for the severe consequences of a no-deal outcome.” Britain and the […]

Rui Hachimura of the Zags was WCC player of the year and Brandon Clarke was selected defensive player of the year and newcomer of the year. Mark Few was coach of the year for the 13th time. As for the GU women, Lisa Fortier was coach of the year and three players were All-WCC.

KIEV, Ukraine (AP) — The U.S. ambassador to Kiev directed unusually scathing criticism at the Ukrainian government in remarks released Wednesday, urging authorities to replace a senior anti-corruption official and tackle the country’s corruption problem. In a speech Tuesday, Ambassador Marie Yovanovitch said the government’s efforts have “not yet resulted in the anti-corruption or rule […]

BANGKOK (AP) — World shares were mixed Wednesday, with European markets declining as uncertainties over Britain’s exit from the European Union deepened following another inconclusive round of talks. Germany’s DAX fell 0.2 percent to 11,595.18 while the CAC40 in France also fell 0.2 percent, to 5,289.75. Britain’s FTSE 100 gained 0.2 percent to 7,184.71. Shares […]

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — The fate of a fired Florida police officer charged with fatally shooting a stranded black motorist will soon be before a jury. Closing arguments are scheduled Wednesday in the manslaughter and attempted murder trial of Nouman Raja for the fatal October 2015 shooting of 32-year-old Corey Jones. Raja was […]

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Gordon Hayward scored 30 points off the bench, Kyrie Irving had 19 points and 11 assists, and the Boston Celtics ran away from the Golden State Warriors early on the way to a 128-95 win Tuesday night in a game that turned testy with the two-time defending champions down big. DeMarcus […]

WASHINGTON (AP) — The multiple investigations being launched by House Democrats are drawing a double-edged response from the Trump White House. President Donald Trump and his aides are bitterly criticizing Democrats in public for what Trump himself is branding “presidential harassment.” In remarks Tuesday, Trump also called the investigations “a disgrace for our country.” Meanwhile, […]

JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — A proposed overhaul of facilities at a glacier in southeast Alaska includes plans to expand parking, the visitor center, and boat and dock offerings. The Juneau Empire reports officials outlined the proposed 50-year master plan for the Mendenhall Valley Glacier Recreation Area at a meeting Saturday at the visitor center near […]

LOS ANGELES (AP) — California authorities warn the latest wet winter storm could trigger mudslides in wildfire burn areas where thousands of residents are under evacuation orders. Forecasters say up to 4 inches (10 centimeters) of rain is expected along the Central Coast, and the heaviest downpours are likely in the early hours of Wednesday. […]

FAIRBANKS, Alaska (AP) — Officials of Alaska’s second-largest city are expected to consider overriding the mayor’s recent veto of a measure that gave sweeping equal rights protections to the LGBTQ community. The Fairbanks Daily News-Miner reports an action item for a vote is expected to appear on the agenda for the Fairbanks City Council at […]

SALEM, Ore. (AP) — The Oregon Department of Education is seeking schools, community organizations and Native American tribes to participate in a summertime effort to provide meals and snacks to children. The Salem Statesman Journal reports that applications are due in April for the Summer Food Service Program that distributes free, nutritious food to children […]