The best US cities for Halloween 2025, data suggests

A new WalletHub report ranks the best U.S. cities to celebrate Halloween in 2025, based on trick-or-treater friendliness, Halloween fun, and weather.

Here’s how much a Walmart Thanksgiving meal will cost this year

Walmart is bringing back its popular Thanksgiving Meal Basket for 2025, promising families an easier and more affordable way to enjoy the holiday.

Dia de Los Muertos 2025 celebration in Seattle's Ballard neighborhood
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Halloween is approaching and so is the Day of the Dead! Dia de Los Muertos celebrations are happening in the Puget Sound region. This morning, we focus on this year's celebration in Seattle's Ballard neighborhood.

More people are looking for holiday seasonal jobs this year: What that means

Though more people are searching for seasonal work, the number of job postings ahead of the holiday season is only slightly higher, making for a competitive job market.

Here's who's hiring for holidays 2025

Many major retailers and companies are starting to hire workers for the upcoming holiday season.

Here are the hottest Halloween costumes for 2025, according to Google

From "KPop Demon Hunters" to Labubu to Chicken Jockey, here are the top Halloween costume trends for kids, adults, and even pets, according to Google search.

Christopher Columbus' controversial legacy
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Today, a lot of people across the United States will be celebrating either Columbus Day or Indigenous Peoples' Day.

Fall front porch decorators
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Fall is officially here and people across the country spend big bucks to hire porch decorators.

13 of the best pumpkin patches near Seattle to visit this fall

From pumpkin patches with hayrides and petting zoos to farms with apple picking options, here's a list of the best pumpkin patches to visit near Seattle this fall.

Here's what's open and closed on Labor Day 2025

Banks and many stores are closed on Labor Day, but other retailers are open. Note that some locations may have varying hours.

Seattle ranked top domestic destination on Labor Day

Seattle has been ranked as the #1 domestic destination for Labor Day weekend travel by AAA, surpassing other popular cities like Orlando and New York.

Labor Day traffic: When to travel, not travel in WA

WSDOT is anticipating higher-than-usual traffic across the state this year over Labor Day weekend. Here are the best times to travel.

Hershey unveils new twist on Halloween candy classics

Harry Potter and Charlie Brown are among the icons joining (and returning to) the candy crew this season.

Experts encourage earlier holiday shopping
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While it's the middle of July, it might be the best time to start your holiday shopping, as experts say fears over rising costs are pushing more people to shop sooner than later.

Seattle hospital treats dozens of fireworks-related injuries

Harborview Medical Center has released the number and type of firework-related injuries from this year's Fourth of July celebrations in western Washington.

Central Pierce Fire reports hundreds of calls over Fourth of July

Central Pierce Fire and Rescue says that have a "busy 24 hours" after receiving hundreds of calls as residents celebrated Fourth of July. They expect more going into the weekend.