MLK Day 2026: What's opened, closed in Seattle
We look at common places and services open and closed on Martin Luther King Jr. Day this Monday. The Trump administration's recent moves changes some offerings to the public.
We look at common places and services open and closed on Martin Luther King Jr. Day this Monday. The Trump administration's recent moves changes some offerings to the public.
Seattle ranks as the best US city for keeping New Year's resolutions in 2026, data shows
Making New Year’s resolutions is easy. Following through on them is not. While personal discipline plays a role, where you live may have more influence on your success than you think.
Making New Year’s resolutions is easy. Following through on them is not. While personal discipline plays a role, where you live may have more influence on your success than you think.
Viral New Year reset routine is helping people adopt healthier habits
A new trend has offline hobbies replacing phones amid the new year mindset, backed by the science behind changing and rewiring habits.
A new trend has offline hobbies replacing phones amid the new year mindset, backed by the science behind changing and rewiring habits.
What’s open and closed on New Year’s Day 2026
Whether your stocking up on supplies or want to get an early start on new year's shopping, here's a list of what's open and closed in your area.
Whether your stocking up on supplies or want to get an early start on new year's shopping, here's a list of what's open and closed in your area.
New Year's Eve celebrations and fireworks around the world
Watch live fireworks all day and ring in 2026 with New Year’s Eve celebrations from across the world.
Watch live fireworks all day and ring in 2026 with New Year’s Eve celebrations from across the world.
Morning fog creates concern for Space Needle New Year's Eve fireworks show
All eyes are on the weather as Seattle gets ready to ring in the new year. As fog rolled into the city Wednesday morning, making it tough to even see the Space Needle, many are hopeful it won't effect the New Year's Eve fireworks show.
All eyes are on the weather as Seattle gets ready to ring in the new year. As fog rolled into the city Wednesday morning, making it tough to even see the Space Needle, many are hopeful it won't effect the New Year's Eve fireworks show.
What's open, closed in Seattle on New Year's Day
Some major businesses and government services will be closed on New Year's Day. Here's what to know.
Some major businesses and government services will be closed on New Year's Day. Here's what to know.
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.