'The decorations are up!' Melania Trump kicks off her first White House Christmas
Ballerinas leaping to the strains of Tchaikovsky's "The Nutcracker" helped launch Christmas at the White House, featuring a traditional decor that Melania Trump chose for her family's first holiday season in the White House.
Ballerinas leaping to the strains of Tchaikovsky's "The Nutcracker" helped launch Christmas at the White House, featuring a traditional decor that Melania Trump chose for her family's first holiday season in the White House.
Homeless crisis pushing into suburbs with new funding on the way
Expect to see more fencing along highways and streets along the I-5 corridor. The Washington Department of Transportation and the City of Seattle are ramping up plans to block off more open space to keep the homeless from expanding.
Expect to see more fencing along highways and streets along the I-5 corridor. The Washington Department of Transportation and the City of Seattle are ramping up plans to block off more open space to keep the homeless from expanding.
Christmas tree shortage affects prices
A Christmas tree shortage means fewer trees for the demand. Experts say customers can expect to pay slightly higher prices this year, an average of about $10 more.
A Christmas tree shortage means fewer trees for the demand. Experts say customers can expect to pay slightly higher prices this year, an average of about $10 more.
14 uniquely themed Christmas trees on display Monday at the Westin
Fourteen of the region’s finest interior designers and decorators spent Sunday decorating holiday trees to be auctioned at Providence O’Christmas Trees Gala Dinner & Auction.
Fourteen of the region’s finest interior designers and decorators spent Sunday decorating holiday trees to be auctioned at Providence O’Christmas Trees Gala Dinner & Auction.
SDOT, WSDOT will spend $1 million to fence Seattle highways
City and state transportation departments are spending more than $1 million on fences aimed at keeping homeless people separated from highways in Seattle.
City and state transportation departments are spending more than $1 million on fences aimed at keeping homeless people separated from highways in Seattle.
Tree lighting ceremony goes off with no major disruptions
“The star’s lighting up!” exclaimed 8-year-old Claire Correll, watching the Macy’s star light up with her siblings at Westlake Center in downtown Seattle for the first time.
“The star’s lighting up!” exclaimed 8-year-old Claire Correll, watching the Macy’s star light up with her siblings at Westlake Center in downtown Seattle for the first time.
Recovering homeless addicts in Everett giving 'The Hand Up' to others still on the street
This week Snohomish County announced a new approach: treat the opioid crisis there like a natural disaster.
This week Snohomish County announced a new approach: treat the opioid crisis there like a natural disaster.
Grandma who accidentally invited stranger to Thanksgiving dinner makes it a tradition
Last year, a Mesa, Arizona grandmother accidentally invited the wrong teen to come to her Thanksgiving dinner. Wanda Dench thought she was text messaging her grandson, but she was really messaging 17-year-old Jamal Hinton.
Last year, a Mesa, Arizona grandmother accidentally invited the wrong teen to come to her Thanksgiving dinner. Wanda Dench thought she was text messaging her grandson, but she was really messaging 17-year-old Jamal Hinton.
Seattle's less fortunate get restaurant quality meal for Thanksgiving
Volunteers including Seattle Sounders FC midfielder Osvaldo Alonso served a traditional Thanksgiving dinner to those less fortunate at Amber Bar and Restaurant in Seattle’s Belltown neighborhood.
Volunteers including Seattle Sounders FC midfielder Osvaldo Alonso served a traditional Thanksgiving dinner to those less fortunate at Amber Bar and Restaurant in Seattle’s Belltown neighborhood.
Bear family enjoys Thanksgiving dinner on Woodinville patio (video)
Ron Beuslinch said the bears ate a pumpkin and some plants in their backyard for about 20-25 minutes before heavy rains came and they left.
Ron Beuslinch said the bears ate a pumpkin and some plants in their backyard for about 20-25 minutes before heavy rains came and they left.
New study shines light on growing numbers of homeless public school students
SEATTLE -- The number of kids without a home in Seattle is skyrocketing, growing nearly as quickly as rates in New York City.The data comes out of a new study by Seattle Public Schools and the Institute for Children, Poverty and Homelessness.The study found more than 3,600 kids going to schools in Seattle don’t have a place to sleep at night to call their own.
SEATTLE -- The number of kids without a home in Seattle is skyrocketing, growing nearly as quickly as rates in New York City.The data comes out of a new study by Seattle Public Schools and the Institute for Children, Poverty and Homelessness.The study found more than 3,600 kids going to schools in Seattle don’t have a place to sleep at night to call their own.
WSDOT says drivers should prepare for holiday travel backups
SNOQUALMIE PASS, Wash. – Even though Thanksgiving is several days away, the Washington State Department of Transportation is urging people to prepare travel plans now to make sure you aren’t stuck in big time backups.No matter if you’re going up and down I-5 or crossing the mountain passes, WSDOT says, there are several things everyone should travel with to make sure the trip to grandma’s house isn’t spoiled.On Friday, some families told Q13 News they planned to make holiday trips early this year, including a grandmother who picked her grandchildren up on Friday and drove them to the Tri-Cities prior to the Thanksgiving holiday weekend.Also this year, snow and slush is already on the passes and drivers would have to contend with that if they leave early to get ahead of the rush.
SNOQUALMIE PASS, Wash. – Even though Thanksgiving is several days away, the Washington State Department of Transportation is urging people to prepare travel plans now to make sure you aren’t stuck in big time backups.No matter if you’re going up and down I-5 or crossing the mountain passes, WSDOT says, there are several things everyone should travel with to make sure the trip to grandma’s house isn’t spoiled.On Friday, some families told Q13 News they planned to make holiday trips early this year, including a grandmother who picked her grandchildren up on Friday and drove them to the Tri-Cities prior to the Thanksgiving holiday weekend.Also this year, snow and slush is already on the passes and drivers would have to contend with that if they leave early to get ahead of the rush.
These turkeys had a Thanksgiving meal that will rival your dinner plans
This isn't the best time of year for turkeys. But rescued turkeys at Pasado's Safe Haven in Snohomish County got to indulge in a dinner made just for them on Saturday.
This isn't the best time of year for turkeys. But rescued turkeys at Pasado's Safe Haven in Snohomish County got to indulge in a dinner made just for them on Saturday.
Security 'Stronger than ever' for Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade after recent terror attack
Security for the Thanksgiving Day Parade will be "stronger than ever" this year, New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio promised Monday in the wake of the recent truck terror attack in Manhattan.
Security for the Thanksgiving Day Parade will be "stronger than ever" this year, New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio promised Monday in the wake of the recent truck terror attack in Manhattan.
Enhanced shelter model takes different approach to move homeless off the streets
SEATTLE – It’s been two years since Seattle and King County officials declared homelessness an emergency.Since then, more and more people find themselves living on the streets – and for some, finding a shelter that will accept them can be a challenge.But now there’s a push to reinvent how shelters operate and get more people off the streets and into stable housing.Seattle now has two 24-hour shelters that operate like temporary dorms.
SEATTLE – It’s been two years since Seattle and King County officials declared homelessness an emergency.Since then, more and more people find themselves living on the streets – and for some, finding a shelter that will accept them can be a challenge.But now there’s a push to reinvent how shelters operate and get more people off the streets and into stable housing.Seattle now has two 24-hour shelters that operate like temporary dorms.
One woman's journey as she tries to beat homelessness
SEATTLE -- There are about 8,500 homeless people in Seattle, according to the latest count that happened in January.And out of that, unsheltered homeless people grew by almost 1,000 from 2016 to 2017.Each person has a unique story of how they became destitute and how they plan to rise above.As a journalist, many times we only get to talk to people just once, tell their story, and move on -- but this story is different.Q13 News has been keeping tabs on Rebecca Massey for about 9 months now.The first time we met Massey, she was in a state of crisis; she was homeless and living under the West Seattle Bridge.With the city facing a tremendous homeless crisis, we wanted to understand her struggles and hoping that one day she climbs out of it.
SEATTLE -- There are about 8,500 homeless people in Seattle, according to the latest count that happened in January.And out of that, unsheltered homeless people grew by almost 1,000 from 2016 to 2017.Each person has a unique story of how they became destitute and how they plan to rise above.As a journalist, many times we only get to talk to people just once, tell their story, and move on -- but this story is different.Q13 News has been keeping tabs on Rebecca Massey for about 9 months now.The first time we met Massey, she was in a state of crisis; she was homeless and living under the West Seattle Bridge.With the city facing a tremendous homeless crisis, we wanted to understand her struggles and hoping that one day she climbs out of it.
Pringles recreates Thanksgiving dinner with eight new chip flavors
It's the greatest, most filling meal of the year -- and junk food wants in on the action.Pringles has created eight new chip flavors in a combination that’s “deliciously close to the real thing.”“While the dinner is not available for retail sale this season, who knows what the future of Pringles stacking and snacking will bring,” the company said in a press release.The tray includes the following flavors: turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing, cranberry sauce, creamed corn, green bean casserole, mac and cheese and pumpkin pie.Pringles even has suggested ‘chip sandwich’ combinations for those who like to mix flavors -- The Leftover Sandwich, The Holiday Sweater, and The Touchdown.The limited-edition “Pringles Thanksgiving Dinner” is not yet sold in stores, but the company said it's a pilot taste test with limited availability.
It's the greatest, most filling meal of the year -- and junk food wants in on the action.Pringles has created eight new chip flavors in a combination that’s “deliciously close to the real thing.”“While the dinner is not available for retail sale this season, who knows what the future of Pringles stacking and snacking will bring,” the company said in a press release.The tray includes the following flavors: turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing, cranberry sauce, creamed corn, green bean casserole, mac and cheese and pumpkin pie.Pringles even has suggested ‘chip sandwich’ combinations for those who like to mix flavors -- The Leftover Sandwich, The Holiday Sweater, and The Touchdown.The limited-edition “Pringles Thanksgiving Dinner” is not yet sold in stores, but the company said it's a pilot taste test with limited availability.
Travel volume expected to be highest in 12 years
Travel volume this Thanksgiving week is expected to be the highest in more than a decade, according to AAA.
Travel volume this Thanksgiving week is expected to be the highest in more than a decade, according to AAA.
Cost of a Thanksgiving meal drops for second straight year
The cost of a Thanksgiving feast is the cheapest it has been since 2015, according to the American Farm Bureau Federation.
The cost of a Thanksgiving feast is the cheapest it has been since 2015, according to the American Farm Bureau Federation.
Handy holiday tips to keep your Thanksgiving safe
SEATTLE -- When you think of Thanksgiving, safety is probably not your first thought.
SEATTLE -- When you think of Thanksgiving, safety is probably not your first thought.