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. 

Stranded astronauts issue holiday message from space
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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
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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.

North Bend residents explain their last minute holiday shopping
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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?

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.

Day 5 of Starbucks barista strike, company responds
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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.

Vandal in truck tears up famous WA light display, sledding hill in Leavenworth
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Deputies have released a description of a suspect who they say vandalized a park in Downtown Leavenworth over the weekend. Late Saturday night, on Dec. 22, the ground in Gazebo Park on Front Street was vandalized by a truck. Deputies described the suspect vehicle as a 2024 silver Toyota Tundra with Texas license plate TTR1528. The suspected driver appeared to be a man in his 20s to 30s.

Track Santa Now: Live NORAD Santa Tracker 2024 coverage

NORAD’s Santa Tracker, the beloved decades-old tradition of virtually following Santa Claus as he delivers gifts to children around the world, returns Christmas Eve for its 69th year.

How an unlikely Bavarian village became the Christmas capital of Washington state

Freshly baked pretzels, shining tree lights and sleds in the snow lend a ruddy warmth to an unlikely collection of Bavarian-themed chalets in the mountains of Washington state.

A look at all the Bidens' White House Christmases

This year, the White House celebrates the holiday with "A Season of Peace and Light." Here’s a look back at the Bidens’ White House Christmases over the past four years.

These are the ways you can reduce waste during the holidays

The holidays are a time for fun, but it can also result in excess waste that can affect the environment and here are some eco-friendly options to consider.

Celebrating New Year's Eve at the Fairmont Olympic in WA
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2025 is just around the corner, and there are a number of events to celebrate New Year's Eve in Seattle. One of the events you don't want to miss is happening at the Fairmont Olympic.

Need a last-minute item? These US stores will be open on Christmas

As we enter the final push for holiday preparations, it may become valuable to know which stores you can still hit for some last minute shopping.

Where to celebrate New Year's Eve around Seattle

New Year's Eve is fast approaching. If you are still making plans, there are events all around town to help ring in 2025.