Gifting farm animals this holiday season
When you think of waking up to a new animal on Christmas morning, most probably think of a car or dog. But gifting farm animals is a growing trend, helping pull families in other countries out of poverty.
When you think of waking up to a new animal on Christmas morning, most probably think of a car or dog. But gifting farm animals is a growing trend, helping pull families in other countries out of poverty.
Holiday travel rush underway across U.S.
Airport officials expect about 159,000 people to touch down, take off, or make a connection through the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport ahead of Christmas Eve.
Airport officials expect about 159,000 people to touch down, take off, or make a connection through the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport ahead of Christmas Eve.
Holiday giving guide: How to support your communities with donations this Christmas
From food drives to toy collections, explore the best ways to give back and help those in need throughout your community for the holidays.
From food drives to toy collections, explore the best ways to give back and help those in need throughout your community for the holidays.
2025 Holiday Shipping Deadlines: USPS, FedEx, UPS important dates to remember
With the holidays right around the corner, you need to be sure to mail packages early to ensure on-time delivery. Keep these essential 2025 shipping deadlines in mind from USPS, FedEx, and UPS to ensure your cards and gifts reach their destinations in time for Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanzaa and other holidays.
With the holidays right around the corner, you need to be sure to mail packages early to ensure on-time delivery. Keep these essential 2025 shipping deadlines in mind from USPS, FedEx, and UPS to ensure your cards and gifts reach their destinations in time for Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanzaa and other holidays.
Leaving cookies, milk, and carrots for Santa and his reindeer now costs over $8, study finds
Before children around the world get ready for a good night’s sleep on Christmas Eve, they’ll leave out cookies, milk, and carrots for Santa and his reindeer.
Before children around the world get ready for a good night’s sleep on Christmas Eve, they’ll leave out cookies, milk, and carrots for Santa and his reindeer.
What's open and closed on Christmas Day 2025
If you’re in need of some last-minute groceries or gifts on Christmas Day, your options will be limited.
If you’re in need of some last-minute groceries or gifts on Christmas Day, your options will be limited.
These flights are most likely to be delayed this Christmas, New Year’s
A new study reveals which U.S. flight routes face the biggest holiday delays – and which might get you home early.
A new study reveals which U.S. flight routes face the biggest holiday delays – and which might get you home early.
Most Americans say they don’t plan year-end charitable giving, poll finds
Most Americans are not planning additional charitable donations before the end of 2025, according to a new AP-NORC poll.
Most Americans are not planning additional charitable donations before the end of 2025, according to a new AP-NORC poll.
Trump’s ‘Warrior Dividend’ for military funded through Pentagon, not tariffs
The president suggested last week that a $1,776 Christmas bonus for troops was made possible through tariff revenue – when it was actually money they were already set to receive from the Pentagon.
The president suggested last week that a $1,776 Christmas bonus for troops was made possible through tariff revenue – when it was actually money they were already set to receive from the Pentagon.
Restaurants open on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day in 2025
If you’re planning to dine out this year, these restaurants are opening their doors during the holidays.
If you’re planning to dine out this year, these restaurants are opening their doors during the holidays.
Holiday shipping deadlines you don't want to miss
The window is narrowing to mail gifts and cards in time for Christmas, and USPS workers are running continuous operations to keep packages moving.
The window is narrowing to mail gifts and cards in time for Christmas, and USPS workers are running continuous operations to keep packages moving.
Police call for tips in 2017 New Year's Eve cold case murder
As you make your plans for New Year’s Eve, Redmond police are hoping this time of year will refresh your memory and help catch a killer.
As you make your plans for New Year’s Eve, Redmond police are hoping this time of year will refresh your memory and help catch a killer.
Seattle shop collects donations to give kids skateboards this holiday season
One local shop in Seattle is hoping to collect enough donations to provide 50 kids with brand-new skateboards this holiday season.
One local shop in Seattle is hoping to collect enough donations to provide 50 kids with brand-new skateboards this holiday season.
Busy holiday travel season ahead
A record number of people are expected to travel for the holidays this year. And if you're one of them, experts say start early and be ready to wait.
A record number of people are expected to travel for the holidays this year. And if you're one of them, experts say start early and be ready to wait.
Ranking of hottest Christmas toys: What would they cost with inflation in 2025?
The hottest toys at Christmas have come with various price tags over the decades. Here’s a look at what some of the most iconic toys would cost in 2025 if they hit the market today at their original prices.
The hottest toys at Christmas have come with various price tags over the decades. Here’s a look at what some of the most iconic toys would cost in 2025 if they hit the market today at their original prices.
Most popular festive drinks in the US for the 2025 holiday season- See the top choice in your state
The holidays are a time to gather with family and friends and celebrate the season. There are lots of choices when it comes to festive drinks and an analysis by Coffeeness found the most popular holiday drink in each state.
The holidays are a time to gather with family and friends and celebrate the season. There are lots of choices when it comes to festive drinks and an analysis by Coffeeness found the most popular holiday drink in each state.
Simply Good Seattle-themed holiday gifts benefit Fred Hutch
We are less than two weeks from Christmas. If you haven’t finished your shopping, here’s an idea: Seattle-themed gifts that support a good cause.
We are less than two weeks from Christmas. If you haven’t finished your shopping, here’s an idea: Seattle-themed gifts that support a good cause.
Best cities for celebrating Christmas without breaking the bank
A new WalletHub analysis identifies the most Christmas-friendly cities in the U.S., evaluating the 100 largest cities on 28 factors.
A new WalletHub analysis identifies the most Christmas-friendly cities in the U.S., evaluating the 100 largest cities on 28 factors.
Christmas celebrations light up Lake Union and Greenlake
Green Lake’s annual Lights event illuminated the water with lanterns and live music, while the Seattle Christmas Boat Parade brought decorated vessels to Lake Union in support of Seattle Children’s Hospital.
Green Lake’s annual Lights event illuminated the water with lanterns and live music, while the Seattle Christmas Boat Parade brought decorated vessels to Lake Union in support of Seattle Children’s Hospital.
Hanukkah 2025: When is it and how is it celebrated?
Many people in the states celebrate Hanukkah with lighting a menorah and eating oily foods like doughnuts and potato latkes.
Many people in the states celebrate Hanukkah with lighting a menorah and eating oily foods like doughnuts and potato latkes.