The team behind Seattle fine-dining institution Canlis is parting ways, the storied restaurant’s departing executive chef confirmed Wednesday. The team behind Seattle fine-dining institution Canlis is parting ways, the storied restaurant’s departing executive chef confirmed Wednesday. The team behind Seattle fine-dining institution Canlis is parting ways, the storied restaurant’s departing executive chef confirmed Wednesday.
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A 38-year-old man has been arrested on accusations of holding a victim captive for six days and raping her on multiple occasions in Hollywood last month. According to an arrest warrant from the Hollywood Police Department, Antonio Paez held the victim against her will from Dec. 22 to Dec. 27, 2024, and threatened her by pointing a gun at her head and told her that she wasn’t allowed to leave his house. Police said Paez then coerced the victim to remove her clothing and raped her on five separate occasions over the course of the six days that she was…
President Donald Trump’s executive orders have taken aim at federal money paying for projects and services across the country. President Donald Trump’s executive orders have taken aim at federal money paying for projects and services across the country. President Donald Trump’s executive orders have taken aim at federal money paying for projects and services across the country.
U.S. aid workers around the world scrambled Wednesday to pack up households or pull children from school after the Trump administration ordered employees of the U.S. Agency for International Development off the job and out of the field, all but shutting down the organization’s six-decade mission. Hundreds of supporters of the U.S. aid agency rallied in Washington, D.C., to protest the dismantling of the independent government agency, often sparring with Democratic lawmakers, demanding more be done. Here’s the latest: Guatemala strikes deal with Rubio to accept migrants from other countries deported from the US Guatemala’s president said Wednesday after meeting…
The county’s unique and troubled coroner’s inquest program, intended to review all police-involved deaths in the county, was sharply curtailed on Wednesday. The county’s unique and troubled coroner’s inquest program, intended to review all police-involved deaths in the county, was sharply curtailed on Wednesday. The county’s unique and troubled coroner’s inquest program, intended to review all police-involved deaths in the county, was sharply curtailed on Wednesday.
China and member countries of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations said on Monday they would begin talks on details of a code of conduct in the South China Sea. China and member countries of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations said on Monday they would begin talks on details of a code of conduct in the South China Sea. China and member countries of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations said on Monday they would begin talks on details of a code of conduct in the South China Sea.
Why would housing be pitting so many business and labor factions against each other? Location, location, location. This time, largely industrial Sodo is at the center. Why would housing be pitting so many business and labor factions against each other? Location, location, location. This time, largely industrial Sodo is at the center. Why would housing be pitting so many business and labor factions against each other? Location, location, location. This time, largely industrial Sodo is at the center.
Three new plays onstage in Manhattan, “Kowalski,” “Mrs. Loman” and “Nina,” mine treasures of theater history. Three new plays onstage in Manhattan, “Kowalski,” “Mrs. Loman” and “Nina,” mine treasures of theater history. Three new plays onstage in Manhattan, “Kowalski,” “Mrs. Loman” and “Nina,” mine treasures of theater history. In the summer of 1947, when Marlon Brando was young, beautiful and not yet famous, the director Elia Kazan gave him $20 to get himself to Provincetown, Mass., from New York to audition for Tennessee Williams. Less than three years after bestowing “The Glass Menagerie” on the world, Williams had a new…
Kevin Durant’s move to Golden State in 2016 drew the ire of the NBA world. This would be a sweeter reunion, but the path to a title would be significantly harder. Golden State Warriors’ Stephen Curry (30) talks to Phoenix Suns’ Kevin Durant (35) after a game at Chase Center in San Francisco, Calif., on Friday, Jan. 31, 2025. (Shae Hammond/Bay Area News Group) The Warriors are reportedly trying to bring Kevin Durant back to the team ahead of Thursday’s NBA trade deadline for a second run alongside Steph Curry. The first time the two former MVPs played together, they…
A state government push to move Fremantle Port’s container operations to Kwinana has sparked concern for seafarer welfare. A state government push to move Fremantle Port’s container operations to Kwinana has sparked concern for seafarer welfare. By Claire Ottaviano February 6, 2025 — 2.00am If the walls at The Flying Angel Club in Fremantle could talk, they would tell you the secrets of the sea – or more specifically, the secrets of the seafarers that come seeking sanctuary among its halls and rooms. Stories of piracy, ocean disasters and of lonely hearts have trickled through the doors of the Queen…
The man’s death is the city’s first fatal traffic collision of the year. There were nine in 2024, police said. HAYWARD — A 51-year-old man crossing a street Tuesday morning suffered fatal injuries when he was struck by an SUV that failed to remain at the scene, police said. The man’s name was not immediately released pending notification of his family. Police said he was a Hayward resident. As of Wednesday morning the driver and vehicle were still being sought, police said. The collision happened about 6:56 a.m. Tuesday at the intersection of Hesperian Boulevard and Sueirro Street, an area…
The bad times continue at Stonnington Council, which this column has previously dubbed the “council of war”. So bad that the police are getting involved. The bad times continue at Stonnington Council, which this column has previously dubbed the “council of war”. So bad that the police are getting involved. National CBD By Stephen Brook and Kishor Napier-Raman February 6, 2025 — 4.00am , register or subscribe to save articles for later. Save articles for later Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. Advertisement The bad times continue at Stonnington Council, which this column…
Students across WA are back at school, and the state’s politicians have recognised the timing is right to push out their education election promises worth billions of dollars. Students across WA are back at school, and the state’s politicians have recognised the timing is right to push out their education election promises worth billions of dollars. “Evaporative air conditioners are noisy, inefficient and in far too many schools, are over 20 years old. Our members have told us they’ve literally had crayons and glue sticks melting in their classrooms,” he said. Separately, $745 million was announced for other school infrastructure…
The National Women’s Soccer League will establish a $5 million fund for players as part of a settlement that stemmed from allegations of emotional and sexual misconduct that rocked the league in 2021. Attorneys general from Illinois, Washington, D.C., and New York announced the settlement with the league on Wednesday. The funds will go to players who experienced abuse. The settlement also requires the league to maintain safeguards put into place following a pair of investigations released in late 2022 that found widespread misconduct that impacted multiple teams, coaches and players. It also gives the attorneys general, Kwame Raoul of…
The Trojans were beaten in Iowa City on on Caitlin Clark’s jersey retirement day. The Best of the West offers fans a candid assessment of the top teams in the western third of the country — a collection that includes the Mountain West and the former Pac-12 schools now scattered across the ACC, Big 12, Big Ten and West Coast Conference. The rankings will be published on the Hotline weekly throughout the regular season. Results through Tuesday 1. UCLA (21-0/9-0 Big Ten) Last week: 1Results: beat Minnesota 79-53NET ranking: 4Up next: vs. Ohio State (Wednesday)Comment: The top-ranked Bruins took care of…
Even long-time residents who are happy living in the area are starting to feel left behind, and experts warn the issue is set to grow. Even long-time residents who are happy living in the area are starting to feel left behind, and experts warn the issue is set to grow. Property News Property development By Jim Malo February 6, 2025 — 4.00am , register or subscribe to save articles for later. Save articles for later Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. Property listings Advertisement A bipartisan push to grow outer suburban areas to…
Notebooks at the ready as the Aussie cooking legend spills the beans on her eating out, and eating in, go-tos. Notebooks at the ready as the Aussie cooking legend spills the beans on her eating out, and eating in, go-tos. Advertisement Tips & adviceThe dish Notebooks at the ready as the Aussie cooking legend spills the beans on her eating out and eating in go-tos – at home and abroad. Jane Rocca February 6, 2025 , register or subscribe to save recipes for later. You have reached your maximum number of saved items. Remove items from your saved list to…
The U.S. Open became the first major to publish a direct pathway for LIV Golf players, announcing a new exemption category Wednesday that awards one spot to the leading player from among the top three at LIV’s halfway point this year. The next exemption category will include one spot this year from the May 19 standings in LIV. Starting with the 2026 U.S. Open, the USGA will take the leading player in the final 2025 individual standings, along with the leading player from the May 18, 2026, list. In each case, the exemption goes to the leading player not already…
A police news release says only that an “officer-involved shooting occurred,” but not what prompted it or whether the decedent was armed. RICHMOND — At least one Richmond police officer shot and killed someone during a warrant service Tuesday night, but so far the department won’t say why, or even if the decedent was armed. The police shooting occurred a little before 9 p.m. on Tuesday on the 2700 block of Maine Avenue in south Richmond. A Richmond police news release says officers showed up around 8:15 p.m. and were attempting to arrest a person on suspicion of violating their…
It’s fascinating to see how people live on one of the most remote parts of the country, and to taste its rich – and notorious – history. It’s fascinating to see how people live on one of the most remote parts of the country, and to taste its rich – and notorious – history. Inspiration Norfolk Island By Sue Williams February 6, 2025 — 4.00am , register or subscribe to save articles for later. Save articles for later Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. Advertisement Today, we know Norfolk Island as a heavenly…