Army Capt. Pam Sisler shows visitors the pre-op room that connects to an operating room inside CenturyLink Field Events Center. (Amanda Snyder / The Seattle Times)
Army Capt. Pam Sisler shows visitors the pre-op room that connects to an operating room inside CenturyLink Field Events Center. (Amanda Snyder / The Seattle Times)
Health

A look inside the Army field hospital at CenturyLink Field, designed to help medical centers swamped by coronavirus patients

The Seattle facility, which will include intensive care beds, surgical services, a pharmacy, laboratory and radiological unit, is expected to be up and running within days.  VIEW

With coronavirus cases on the rise and cruise ships being denied docking at ports throughout Asia and the Pacific, the Regent Seven Seas world cruise altered their itinerary, routing it to Australia instead. Still passenger Lana Mountford, 68, said most on the ship were cautiously optimistic. “The sunrise,” she said, “kind of reflects the general attitude onboard the ship right now.”
Travel

Coronavirus canceled this Bellingham woman’s 131-day world cruise, but she vows that it won’t kill her bucket-list dreams

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Learning to appreciate the urban sights of Seattle on neighborhood runs

Life

Home-schooling advice from veteran home-schoolers: First step — relax

Coronavirus

Seattle booked an entire downtown hotel, the Executive Pacific Hotel located at 400 Spring St., for city employees who’ve been exposed to the novel coronavirus and can’t isolate or quarantine at home. Shot Wednesday, April 1, 2020.

Seattle has booked an entire downtown hotel for first responders to isolate and quarantine during coronavirus pandemic

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There are many variations of the filling used for the Hillel sandwich. The Ziedman’s recipe includes a mixture of apples, cinnamon, walnuts and sweet red wine. The filling is placed between two pieces of matzah. Photographed on March 13, 2020. 213212
Food & Drink

This Passover, against the backdrop of the coronavirus pandemic, the Hillel sandwich’s origin story is more relevant than ever

Seattle-based musician and producer Erin Jorgensen, like thousands of other artists around the world, is waiting for box-office money from past performances, owed by local ticket broker Brown Paper Tickets.
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Brown Paper Tickets, facing claims by many artists who are owed money, says coronavirus pandemic led to systems failure

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Coronavirus necessitates painful cuts to Washington state budget

Local News & Politics

Mohammad “Matt” Rafie, a 53-year-old Bellevue dentist, was charged last week with first-degree arson, accused of setting fire to medical gowns and masks inside his dental office on March 23.

Bellevue dentist accused of setting fire to medical gowns and masks in attempt to burn down his office

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Confusion, uncertainty on first day of state-mandated remote learning for Washington school districts

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Durkan issues order that will allow her to establish emergency child care while schools are closed for coronavirus

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Everyone wore masks during the 1918 flu pandemic. They were useless.  VIEW

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Careage of Whidbey administrator Sean O’Neill on his way to take COVID-19 tests to the lab, stands on the road leading into Careage of Whidbey in Coupeville on Whidbey Island on Tuesday afternoon, March 31, 2020. O’Neill is holding a biohazard labeled bag containing the tests. 213465 213465

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Food & Drink

Roasting a chicken makes the confines of home less confining by filling them with warmth and buttery scent and promise.

An excellent and easy roast chicken recipe for troubled times — plus ideas for leftovers

Pacific NW Magazine

Josie Alldredge, 18, stands at the summit on Broken Top Mountain.

Nuclear-weapons testing and cancer: A Snohomish teenager carries her family’s legacy to the summit of an Oregon mountain

Editorials & Opinion

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Local newsroom staff cuts could seriously hamper disease detection

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Health workers should not have to beg for supplies

Sports

Cody Barton (57), Shaquem Griffin (49) and the Seahawks defense joins Jadeveon Clowney in celebrating his fumble recovery for touchdown against San Francisco. The Seattle Seahawks played the San Francisco 49ers in Monday Night Football November 11, 2019 at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, CA. 212080

Jadeveon Clowney said to be lowering asking price as Titans, Jets publicly express interest

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Seahawks bring back Benson Mayowa to revive pass rush while Clowney watch continues

Arts & Life

Seattle-based musician and producer Erin Jorgensen, like thousands of other artists around the world, is waiting for box-office money from past performances, owed by local ticket broker Brown Paper Tickets.

Brown Paper Tickets, facing claims by many artists who are owed money, says coronavirus pandemic led to systems failure

Pacific Northwest Ballet furloughs all dancers, musicians and many on staff due to coronavirus pandemic

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The Seattle Art Museum is closed until further notice and the First Thursday art walk is cancelled because of the coronavirus, the need for social distancing and and staying inside as much as possible. The museum says enjoy art from your home at: http://samblog.seattleartmuseum.org/category/stay-home-with-sam,video,sams-collection,object-of-the-week,exhibtions,behind-the-scenes/ Ref to more photos online LO Linesony photos Wednesday April 1, 2020 2020 213527
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Coronavirus pandemic cancels First Thursday art walk in Pioneer Square  VIEW

Wednesday was Ruby Wilson’s 18th birthday. Not wanting to let the occasion pass without some fanfare, Ruby’s mother, Emma Roberts, left, conspired with neighbors on 24th Avenue Northeast – their street – to throw a surprise party. Neighbors filled the street – maintaining their distance but not restrained in their enthusiasm for the event. Photographed Wednesday, April 1, 2020 213536
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Normally vibrant Occidental Park during the day is occupied mainly by seagulls, pigeons, a few homeless individuals and an occasional passerby. The park concierge service and daily activities including chess and table tennis have been suspended because of the coronavirus. LO Linesony photo essay Saturday March 28, 2020 213493
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Coronavirus in Seattle means a popular park is occupied mostly by pigeons  VIEW

LO Smokey fire, 600 Roy Street at Aurora on Saturday March 28, 2020. Lower Queen Anne. Appears to be an abandoned apartment. Unofficial, old banner in many frames has been there awhile Seattle fire crews responded late Saturday morning to a fire in an abandoned building in Lower Queen Anne, next to Aurora Avenue. … building, which appeared to be a two-story brick structure in the 600 block of Roy Street. 213494
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Crews fight fire in vacant Seattle building for more than 5 hours