How to watch New Year's Eve fireworks in Seattle
Here's how to watch and stream the fireworks show from the Space Needle, and see other displays from around the world.
Here's how to watch and stream the fireworks show from the Space Needle, and see other displays from around the world.
America 250: Big events across the country to have on your radar for 2026
As the United States prepares to mark its 250th anniversary in 2026, museums and historic sites are launching exhibitions and events that reflect on the nation’s history, democratic values, and global influence.
As the United States prepares to mark its 250th anniversary in 2026, museums and historic sites are launching exhibitions and events that reflect on the nation’s history, democratic values, and global influence.
New laws taking effect in 2026: What you need to know
A wide range of new state laws will take effect in 2026, bringing changes that impact workers, students, renters and consumers across the country.
A wide range of new state laws will take effect in 2026, bringing changes that impact workers, students, renters and consumers across the country.
Companies use AI to fight holiday return fraud
The holiday shopping season is done, and for those gifts that didn't quite land, it's holiday return season. It's a time of year where retailers face a lot of fraud, costing an estimated $76 billion this year.
The holiday shopping season is done, and for those gifts that didn't quite land, it's holiday return season. It's a time of year where retailers face a lot of fraud, costing an estimated $76 billion this year.
Winter storms hamper post-Christmas holiday travel
While many people are returning home from Christmas, weather is throwing a wrench in many travel plans, as winter storms sweep across the Midwest and Northeast U.S.
While many people are returning home from Christmas, weather is throwing a wrench in many travel plans, as winter storms sweep across the Midwest and Northeast U.S.
From '6 7' to 'Skibidi': 15 of the most-used Gen Alpha slang terms of 2025
For anyone dreading sitting across from their teenage cousin and feeling like the oldest person to ever walk the earth as families gather over the next few weeks for the holidays, this one is for you.
For anyone dreading sitting across from their teenage cousin and feeling like the oldest person to ever walk the earth as families gather over the next few weeks for the holidays, this one is for you.
Some stores are charging for holiday gift returns: See the list
If you need to return holiday gifts this year, be ready to pay a price for avoiding return lines in some stores.
If you need to return holiday gifts this year, be ready to pay a price for avoiding return lines in some stores.
Kent restaurant honors grandmother's legacy with free Christmas meals
For the great-grandchildren of Nana, the inspiration for Nana's Southern Kitchen, Christmas is not a day of rest.
For the great-grandchildren of Nana, the inspiration for Nana's Southern Kitchen, Christmas is not a day of rest.
Kent, WA restaurant honors grandmother's legacy with free Christmas meals
Staff, family and volunteers expected to give out 1,000 free meals in Kent on Christmas Day. The restaurant founder's great-grandchildren talk about Nana's legacy.
Staff, family and volunteers expected to give out 1,000 free meals in Kent on Christmas Day. The restaurant founder's great-grandchildren talk about Nana's legacy.
2026: Things that happened 120 years ago
In 2026, the United States marks the 120-year anniversaries of several major events that shaped the nation’s history, innovation, and culture.
In 2026, the United States marks the 120-year anniversaries of several major events that shaped the nation’s history, innovation, and culture.
Pope Leo XIV calls for 'peace and consolation' in first Christmas Mass
Pope Leo XIV presided over his first Christmas Mass, calling for “peace and consolation" for victims of wars, injustice, political stability, religious persecution and terrorism.
Pope Leo XIV presided over his first Christmas Mass, calling for “peace and consolation" for victims of wars, injustice, political stability, religious persecution and terrorism.
Here's what's open and closed on Christmas this year
Most stores and restaurants are closed on Christmas this year, but there are a few stores open with limited hours for last-minute grocery or pharmacy needs.
Most stores and restaurants are closed on Christmas this year, but there are a few stores open with limited hours for last-minute grocery or pharmacy needs.
Things to do Christmas weekend in western WA
On Christmas week in Seattle, visitors and residents alike will have many options to get out on the town and enjoy holiday cheer. From light displays, to concerts and shopping, we look at how to ring in this year's holiday.
On Christmas week in Seattle, visitors and residents alike will have many options to get out on the town and enjoy holiday cheer. From light displays, to concerts and shopping, we look at how to ring in this year's holiday.
Viral: Cousins surprise California grandparents with Christmas sleepover
What the video shows is the couple's grandchildren re-creating "Grandparents' Christmas" held in Los Gatos, Calif. – a tribute to an annual tradition of more than a quarter-century, which for several years had gone by the wayside.
What the video shows is the couple's grandchildren re-creating "Grandparents' Christmas" held in Los Gatos, Calif. – a tribute to an annual tradition of more than a quarter-century, which for several years had gone by the wayside.
Taylor Swift donates more than $2M in holiday gifting spree
Taylor Swift is in the spirit of giving. Multiple organizations are sharing they’ve received donations from the pop star – with some amounting to as much as $1 million.
Taylor Swift is in the spirit of giving. Multiple organizations are sharing they’ve received donations from the pop star – with some amounting to as much as $1 million.
Powerball's $1.7B jackpot could make Christmas Eve unforgettable
Does it seem like lottery jackpots get bigger than they used to? It’s true - the odds are tougher now after a systematic change. But one lucky player could still have an unforgettable Christmas Eve.
Does it seem like lottery jackpots get bigger than they used to? It’s true - the odds are tougher now after a systematic change. But one lucky player could still have an unforgettable Christmas Eve.
Real vs. fake Christmas trees: An expert guide on what to buy this year
From cost and maintenance to sustainability, an industry expert weighs in on how to choose the right Christmas tree for your home and budget.
From cost and maintenance to sustainability, an industry expert weighs in on how to choose the right Christmas tree for your home and budget.
Restaurants open on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day in 2025
If cooking wasn't on the list this Christmas, here's an idea of where you can go and get a meal on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
If cooking wasn't on the list this Christmas, here's an idea of where you can go and get a meal on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
Santa Tracker: Watch NORAD track Santa Claus and his reindeer as they deliver gifts around the world
The North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) team is all systems go to track Santa Claus as he and his reindeer deliver gifts around the world.
The North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) team is all systems go to track Santa Claus as he and his reindeer deliver gifts around the world.
Lynnwood, WA take advantage of clear weather for last-minute holiday gifts
Shoppers in Lynnwood ventured out in the dry weather to get last-minute Christmas shopping wrapped up on Tuesday.
Shoppers in Lynnwood ventured out in the dry weather to get last-minute Christmas shopping wrapped up on Tuesday.