Y2K: 4 things people thought would happen on New Year’s 25 years ago
The year was 1999 - and governments and corporations were fearful about the unknown millenium computer bug. Here’s what to know about Y2K on its 25th anniversary.
The year was 1999 - and governments and corporations were fearful about the unknown millenium computer bug. Here’s what to know about Y2K on its 25th anniversary.
How to watch NYE fireworks in Seattle, around the world
Here's how and where to see one of the largest New Year's Eve fireworks shows in the U.S.
Here's how and where to see one of the largest New Year's Eve fireworks shows in the U.S.
Final preparations underway for New Year’s celebration at the Seattle Space Needle
The final preparations for New Year's Eve are underway at the Space Needle, with crews hard at work putting pyrotechnics and lights all over the tower.
The final preparations for New Year's Eve are underway at the Space Needle, with crews hard at work putting pyrotechnics and lights all over the tower.
Severe storms impact holiday travel
Holiday travelers are still trying to get back home after severe weather across the south caused major issues in U.S. airports.
Holiday travelers are still trying to get back home after severe weather across the south caused major issues in U.S. airports.
Final crystal triangles installed on Times Square ball ahead of New Year's Eve
The last of the crystal triangles that make up this year’s Times Square New Year’s Eve ball have been installed, marking the first time in 10 years that all 2,688 were replaced at once.
The last of the crystal triangles that make up this year’s Times Square New Year’s Eve ball have been installed, marking the first time in 10 years that all 2,688 were replaced at once.
Top 5 cities for celebrating New Year's Eve, according to WalletHub
The Big Apple has the biggest party for New Year’s Eve, but cities from coast to coast round out the top 5 for NYE destinations. Here are the best places to celebrate.
The Big Apple has the biggest party for New Year’s Eve, but cities from coast to coast round out the top 5 for NYE destinations. Here are the best places to celebrate.
Air travel through SEA running fairly smoothly heading into the weekend
Thursday was set to be another big travel day for those flying in and out of Seattle.
Thursday was set to be another big travel day for those flying in and out of Seattle.
Post-Christmas travel at Sea-Tac Airport
Thursday was set to be another big holiday travel day for those flying in and out of Seattle.
Thursday was set to be another big holiday travel day for those flying in and out of Seattle.
The post-Christmas holiday rush
Both Christmas Eve and Christmas Day turned out to be significantly quieter this year compared to 2023, with a drop of more than 20% in daily fliers.
Both Christmas Eve and Christmas Day turned out to be significantly quieter this year compared to 2023, with a drop of more than 20% in daily fliers.
Bringing cheer during the holidays
FOX 13 photojournalist Michael Driver went to Bellevue to meet a group that's spreading joy, not just for the holiday season, but all year round.
FOX 13 photojournalist Michael Driver went to Bellevue to meet a group that's spreading joy, not just for the holiday season, but all year round.
Ways to recycle holiday waste
The Environmental Protection Agency says Americans produce 25% more trash between Thanksgiving and New Year's Day.
The Environmental Protection Agency says Americans produce 25% more trash between Thanksgiving and New Year's Day.
Kent, WA restaurant brings holiday cheer with annual meal giveaway
For the fifth consecutive year, Nana’s Southern Kitchen in Kent opened its doors on Christmas Day, distributing over 1,400 warm, home-cooked meals to those in need.
For the fifth consecutive year, Nana’s Southern Kitchen in Kent opened its doors on Christmas Day, distributing over 1,400 warm, home-cooked meals to those in need.
Mild weather helped last minute shoppers get Christmas in the bag
Shoppers who had to pick up some last-minute items headed to the North Bend Premium Outlets on Tuesday to get what they needed before the big celebrations kicked off on Wednesday.
Shoppers who had to pick up some last-minute items headed to the North Bend Premium Outlets on Tuesday to get what they needed before the big celebrations kicked off on Wednesday.
Stranded astronauts issue holiday message from space
Sunita "Suni" Williams has been stranded up in space aboard the International Space Station (ISS) since June with partner Barry "Butch" Wilmore. While they will likely not be able to return to Earth until the spring of 2025, spirits are high as they celebrate the holidays from afar.
Sunita "Suni" Williams has been stranded up in space aboard the International Space Station (ISS) since June with partner Barry "Butch" Wilmore. While they will likely not be able to return to Earth until the spring of 2025, spirits are high as they celebrate the holidays from afar.
'Bridge of Promise' bringing cheer during the holidays
Bridge of Promise is an opportunity for families to send their family member who has some type of a different ability to a place in Bellevue filled with support, resources, and holiday cheer.
Bridge of Promise is an opportunity for families to send their family member who has some type of a different ability to a place in Bellevue filled with support, resources, and holiday cheer.
Mom charges family for Christmas dinner and more: 'It's so expensive'
A mother said she's hosting Christmas dinner once again this year – and this time she's charging her family to attend.
A mother said she's hosting Christmas dinner once again this year – and this time she's charging her family to attend.
North Bend residents explain their last minute holiday shopping
With just hours before Christmas Day, shoppers in the North Bend, Washington area share with us why they are out so late, and what they are planning to pick up before the stores close down for the holiday.
With just hours before Christmas Day, shoppers in the North Bend, Washington area share with us why they are out so late, and what they are planning to pick up before the stores close down for the holiday.
Leavenworth's gamble transforming WA town to PNW Christmas capital
Not long ago, Leavenworth was nearly a ghost town. Leaders went all in to become the Christmas capital of the Pacific Northwest, was it worth it?
Not long ago, Leavenworth was nearly a ghost town. Leaders went all in to become the Christmas capital of the Pacific Northwest, was it worth it?
Things to do in Seattle on Christmas Day
With many residents and families home for the holidays, there are events all over town for those looking to get out and celebrate.
With many residents and families home for the holidays, there are events all over town for those looking to get out and celebrate.
Day 5 of Starbucks barista strike, company responds
The Starbucks Workers United strike continues at some locations across the United States on Christmas Eve. Several dozen locations are shut down, while many thousand remain open. The company says they are ready to get back to negotiations.
The Starbucks Workers United strike continues at some locations across the United States on Christmas Eve. Several dozen locations are shut down, while many thousand remain open. The company says they are ready to get back to negotiations.



















