US Postal Service launches Operation Santa, 114th year of sending letters to the North Pole
Christmas is more than three months away but the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) is hard at work getting ready for the holidays and is now accepting letters to Santa and sending them to the North Pole.
Christmas is more than three months away but the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) is hard at work getting ready for the holidays and is now accepting letters to Santa and sending them to the North Pole.
Labor Day 2026: Here’s what's open and closed
As the nation prepares to celebrate Labor Day, local businesses and major retailers are operating on varying schedules, with some stores modifying their hours while others remain closed for the holiday.
As the nation prepares to celebrate Labor Day, local businesses and major retailers are operating on varying schedules, with some stores modifying their hours while others remain closed for the holiday.
Healthier Halloween? Hershey expanding savory trick-or-treat snack line
Hershey is adding savory snacks to Halloween as GLP-1s and healthier eating reshape snacking habits.
Hershey is adding savory snacks to Halloween as GLP-1s and healthier eating reshape snacking habits.
Tedde Moore, Miss Shields from 'A Christmas Story,' dies at 79: reports
Tedde Moore, the actress who portrayed elementary school teacher Miss Shields in the holiday classic, "A Christmas Story" has died.
Tedde Moore, the actress who portrayed elementary school teacher Miss Shields in the holiday classic, "A Christmas Story" has died.
US Postal Service unveils 2026 holiday stamps - See the designs
The U.S. Postal Service has unveiled its 2026 holiday stamp designs featuring Christmas cookies, Madonna and Child, a Diwali stamp for the annual autumn festival, a Hanukkah design honoring the eight-day Jewish holiday, a Kwanzaa stamp honoring the pan-African holiday, and a Winter Wreath stamp capturing the festivities of the season.
The U.S. Postal Service has unveiled its 2026 holiday stamp designs featuring Christmas cookies, Madonna and Child, a Diwali stamp for the annual autumn festival, a Hanukkah design honoring the eight-day Jewish holiday, a Kwanzaa stamp honoring the pan-African holiday, and a Winter Wreath stamp capturing the festivities of the season.
Watch: Star-spangled skydiver crash-lands into packed rodeo
A patriotic entrance took a dramatic turn at a California rodeo when a skydiver carrying a giant American flag lost control and crashed near the crowd.
A patriotic entrance took a dramatic turn at a California rodeo when a skydiver carrying a giant American flag lost control and crashed near the crowd.
Fireworks-related injuries up 65% at Seattle hospital
Harborview Medical Center treated 65% more firework-related injuries this Independence Day, than last year.
Harborview Medical Center treated 65% more firework-related injuries this Independence Day, than last year.
4th of July deals and freebies
Many restaurant chains and food establishments are offering special discounts and freebies on July 4 in an effort to sweeten the holiday.
Many restaurant chains and food establishments are offering special discounts and freebies on July 4 in an effort to sweeten the holiday.
Fireworks are bad for your lungs: How to protect yourself
The American Lung Association recommends taking steps to protect your lungs from fireworks smoke and the harmful pollution it brings.
The American Lung Association recommends taking steps to protect your lungs from fireworks smoke and the harmful pollution it brings.
July 4th: What's open and closed
Most major retail chains and restaurants nationwide will remain open on Independence Day, but be ready for select closures and modified holiday hours.
Most major retail chains and restaurants nationwide will remain open on Independence Day, but be ready for select closures and modified holiday hours.
Fireworks sold nationwide recalled ahead of July 4 celebrations
Fireworks devices sold across the U.S. are being recalled because they can tip over and explode, causing serious injuries.
Fireworks devices sold across the U.S. are being recalled because they can tip over and explode, causing serious injuries.
Where to watch Fourth of July fireworks shows in Seattle
Here is where you can watch Fourth of July fireworks shows across Western Washington.
Here is where you can watch Fourth of July fireworks shows across Western Washington.
HOA threatens American flag-flying homeowners as they fight for Old Glory
San Marcos homeowners refuse to back down after an HOA ordered American flags removed from their homes
San Marcos homeowners refuse to back down after an HOA ordered American flags removed from their homes
Dry June sparks massive fireworks bans across WA
With the Fourth of July just days away, a dry June has prompted strict burn and firework bans across western Washington. Here is where fireworks are illegal to discharge this Independence Day.
With the Fourth of July just days away, a dry June has prompted strict burn and firework bans across western Washington. Here is where fireworks are illegal to discharge this Independence Day.
American pride reaches lowest level in quarter century, poll finds
As the U.S. gears up for its 250th anniversary, a new poll reveals American national pride has plummeted to its lowest level in over two decades.
As the U.S. gears up for its 250th anniversary, a new poll reveals American national pride has plummeted to its lowest level in over two decades.
How much are Americans spending this Fourth of July?
As Americans prepare to celebrate Independence Day, a new WalletHub report highlights the scale of the nation's Fourth of July festivities.
As Americans prepare to celebrate Independence Day, a new WalletHub report highlights the scale of the nation's Fourth of July festivities.
Planning a July 4th getaway? Here are the top-ranked cities
A new WalletHub study ranks the best U.S. cities for celebrating the Fourth of July, evaluating the 100 largest cities based on factors including affordability, entertainment, safety, accessibility and holiday weather.
A new WalletHub study ranks the best U.S. cities for celebrating the Fourth of July, evaluating the 100 largest cities based on factors including affordability, entertainment, safety, accessibility and holiday weather.
The history of Juneteenth and how it became a federal holiday
Today, the nation observes Juneteenth, a day commemorating when the last enslaved people in the U.S. found out they were free. Events are planned across the country to mark the fifth year since June 19 became a federal holiday.
Today, the nation observes Juneteenth, a day commemorating when the last enslaved people in the U.S. found out they were free. Events are planned across the country to mark the fifth year since June 19 became a federal holiday.
Where to celebrate Juneteenth in WA
Juneteenth is just around the corner. Here is where you can celebrate it in Western Washington and learn more about the holiday.
Juneteenth is just around the corner. Here is where you can celebrate it in Western Washington and learn more about the holiday.
What's open and closed on Juneteenth 2026
Juneteenth occurs on Friday, June 19, which means some business operations will be impacted by the holiday. Here’s what to expect in your area.
Juneteenth occurs on Friday, June 19, which means some business operations will be impacted by the holiday. Here’s what to expect in your area.