Новости за 11.05.2019

The business week ahead

The Mariners jumped out to a 4-0 lead and Felix Hernandez sent the Red Sox down 1-2-3 in the first inning. But it only went south from there as Seattle fell to a season-worst two games under .500 at 20-22.

Kyle Lowry was talking in Toronto on Saturday, discussing any number of topics, offering eloquent answers to every question that came his way. His last sentence was all that really needed to be said. “Nothing matters,” the Raptors guard said, “but Game 7.” There may be nothing better in sports than a Game 7 — […]

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — A homeless man who lit a homeless West Virginia woman on fire as she slept has been sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole. News outlets report Carl Tramane Magee III was sentenced Friday in Kanawha County Circuit Court. A jury found him guilty of murder by arson […]

HOT SPRINGS, Ark. (AP) — Two and a half years after Arkansans voted to legalize medical marijuana, qualifying patients could begin buying the product Saturday morning when the state’s first dispensary opened, though the celebratory mood was dampened by confusion about operating hours and fears the dispensary wouldn’t be able to serve all the patients […]

CAMBRIDGE, Mass. (AP) — A Harvard faculty member who decided to represent Harvey Weinstein at his rape trial is losing his position as head of a student house at the college. Harvard College Dean Rakesh Khurana said in a written statement Saturday that he would not renew the appointments of Ronald Sullivan and his wife, […]

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Jacksonville Jaguars linebacker Telvin Smith wants everyone to “stop going crazy” because he is stepping away from football for the 2019 season. Smith, the team’s leading tackler the last two years, posted a video on his Instagram story Saturday in which he questioned the outrage over his decision. “Why is it […]

LONDON (AP) — Leeds and Aston Villa earned narrow leads after the first legs of the second-tier League Championship semifinal playoffs on Saturday. Leeds, which missed out on automatic promotion after falling away late in the regular season, beat Derby 1-0 away thanks to a goal from Kemar Roofe. Villa came from behind to beat […]

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — Steve Stricker birdied the final hole for a 2-under 70 and held onto the lead Saturday after three rounds at the Regions Tradition, with Bernhard Langer among three players two strokes back. Stricker heads into the final round of the first of five PGA Tour Champions majors at 14-under 202. He […]

A deadly Friday afternoon in Seattle after became more violent still when two late-night shootings brought 18- and 40-year old men to the hospital, one rushed into surgery after being struck multiple times. The first nighttime shooting happened around 11 p.m. at 46th Avenue South and South Eddy Street, according to Seattle police and fire spokespeople. Officers […]

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — Brown bears emerging from winter dens have caused problems in two Alaska communities. The Anchorage Daily News reports state biologists shot and killed a brown bear in the foothills above Anchorage. Alaska Department of Fish and Game spokesman Ken Marsh says the animal tried to enter a chicken pen and showed […]

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Seattle Mariners (20-21, L3) at Boston Red Sox (20-19, L1) 10:10 a.m. | Fenway Park | Boston TV: ROOT | Radio: 710 AM/97.3 FM | Stream: MLB.tv STARTING LINEUPS RHP Felix Hernandez (1-3, 5.20) vs. RHP Rick Porcello (2-3, 5.11)

Most people keep too much paperwork around because they don’t know what to get rid of and don’t have a plan to trim the excess. That applies not only to papers but to personal information online and on their devices.

OROFINO, Idaho (AP) — An Orofino man pleaded guilty to a lesser charge for causing the death of his infant daughter after a jury failed to come to a decision last year. The Lewiston Tribune reports Daniel Alldrin pleaded guilty to second-degree murder for injuring his 28-day-old daughter, ultimately killing her. Clearwater County Deputy Prosecutor […]

Investing in companies or organizations that make a positive change on society can be a bit like indulging in a vice: A lot of people might enjoy it privately, but they’re not comfortable talking about it publicly. When asked about this strategy, known as impact investing, investors typically give a lukewarm response or sidestep the […]

The nonprofit gardening organization’s Open Gardens program shares gardens of all styles and sizes.

VINALHAVEN, Maine (AP) — The estate of the artist behind the famous “LOVE” and “HOPE” images is attempting to stop reproduction of his works. The effort is the latest development in the complicated case of Robert Indiana’s estate. The estate is making the case that licensing agreements for Indiana’s famous works ended when he died […]

Two of our region's most prominent bands team up for the Double Major scholarship concert May 18 at Bellingham's Civic Stadium, and reminisce about the place where it all started.

Readers rant about last-minute merging, rave about courteous drivers

Three local World War II vets, one age 94, the other two each 96, on Friday were given France’s highest award, the Legion of Honor. They had a few thoughts when asked if the divided America of 2019 was what they fought for.

Gov. Jay Inslee signed a bill this week to direct money to tribal health-care systems and create a council focused on improving health outcomes for members of the 29 tribes here.

During her 11-year career, Shavonte Zellous built a reputation as a defensive stalwart since she was the No 11 pick in the WNBA draft. She'll play a key role with the Storm this season.

This week’s best quotes in business involve Amazon’s agreement on kids’ products with toxic metals, Facebook’s other founder, Apple and China Mobile.

How do you tell someone there are no good-paying “work when you feel like it” jobs?