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.
Expect a sloppy drive on the way to Grandma's for Thanksgiving
SEATTLE – Chances are, you’re going to be fighting some sloppy roads on the way to Grandma’s house.The forecast is very wet and very gusty beginning Tuesday night and extending through Wednesday, Q13 News Chief Meteorologist Walter Kelley said Thursday.The good news?
SEATTLE – Chances are, you’re going to be fighting some sloppy roads on the way to Grandma’s house.The forecast is very wet and very gusty beginning Tuesday night and extending through Wednesday, Q13 News Chief Meteorologist Walter Kelley said Thursday.The good news?
Housing, homelessness and addiction drive one Everett man up a tree
EVERETT, Wash. --- Housing, homelessness and addiction are three things Everett mayoral candidates assie Franklin and Judy Tuohy say have reached 'crisis levels' in Snohomish County.As of Wednesday, the candidates were in a virtual tie.
EVERETT, Wash. --- Housing, homelessness and addiction are three things Everett mayoral candidates assie Franklin and Judy Tuohy say have reached 'crisis levels' in Snohomish County.As of Wednesday, the candidates were in a virtual tie.
Neighbors worry about Fremont homelessness, crime after man is set on fire
SEATTLE – Police are on the hunt for 31-year-old Christopher Burrus as investigators believe he set a man on fire Tuesday night in Fremont.The assault happened on Leary Way NW near NW 45th Street and neighbors worry the crime could be connected to other problems in the area.“The crime we’re witnessing every day and feeling, it’s growing,” said Van Thorfinson.Thorfinson says his neighborhood is feeling more and more dangerous – especially after Seattle Police say someone set fire to another person.“It’s unfathomable,” he said. “It’s hard to understand how someone could do this to another person.”
SEATTLE – Police are on the hunt for 31-year-old Christopher Burrus as investigators believe he set a man on fire Tuesday night in Fremont.The assault happened on Leary Way NW near NW 45th Street and neighbors worry the crime could be connected to other problems in the area.“The crime we’re witnessing every day and feeling, it’s growing,” said Van Thorfinson.Thorfinson says his neighborhood is feeling more and more dangerous – especially after Seattle Police say someone set fire to another person.“It’s unfathomable,” he said. “It’s hard to understand how someone could do this to another person.”
Study says rising rents tied to rising homeless population in Seattle
SEATTLE – The U.S Census Bureau says Seattle is one of the fastest growing metropolitan areas in the country.You’ve probably felt the squeeze yourself in the form of quickly rising housing prices and rental rates in Western Washington.A recent study by the online real estate database company Zillow even shows a direct connection between the rising homeless population and how much it costs to rent an apartment in Seattle.Zillow’s study was put together with help from researchers at the University of Washington.
SEATTLE – The U.S Census Bureau says Seattle is one of the fastest growing metropolitan areas in the country.You’ve probably felt the squeeze yourself in the form of quickly rising housing prices and rental rates in Western Washington.A recent study by the online real estate database company Zillow even shows a direct connection between the rising homeless population and how much it costs to rent an apartment in Seattle.Zillow’s study was put together with help from researchers at the University of Washington.
Homelessness soars on West Coast as cities struggle to cope
SEATTLE -- In a park in the middle of a leafy, bohemian neighborhood where homes list for close to $1 million, a tractor's massive claw scooped up the refuse of the homeless - mattresses, tents, wooden frames, a wicker chair, an outdoor propane heater.
SEATTLE -- In a park in the middle of a leafy, bohemian neighborhood where homes list for close to $1 million, a tractor's massive claw scooped up the refuse of the homeless - mattresses, tents, wooden frames, a wicker chair, an outdoor propane heater.
Top educational toys put to the test before holiday shopping season
A group of lucky kids at the Goddard School in Snohomish got a chance to become toy testers and they gave us their “expertise” on which toys are popular this year amongst preschoolers.
A group of lucky kids at the Goddard School in Snohomish got a chance to become toy testers and they gave us their “expertise” on which toys are popular this year amongst preschoolers.
Photo of college student dressed as Colin Kaepernick with gun pointed at his head sparks outrage
CARLISLE, Pa. -- A photo of a Pennsylvania college student dressed as former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick with a gun pointed at his head has caused controversy on campus, according to WPMT.Joyce Bylander, Dickinson College Vice President and Dean of Student Life addressed students in a Facebook post on Sunday after becoming aware of the photo.The photo appears to show a student dressed as former San Francisco 49ers Quarterback Colin Kaepernick.Kaepernick is credited with starting the kneeling during the national anthem protest for racial equality that is now widespread in the NFL.In the top right corner of the photo, someone appears to be holding a gun."It definitely doesn't belong on any college campus, that everyone is equal and should be treated equally, as such," said freshman student, Carter Vaughn.In the statement, Bylander says the costume and image were "deeply offensive and reflected the exercise of very poor judgment."She continues to say that "we must all understand this action, however distasteful, is a form of free expression.""It needs to be evaluated more when it is putting another group of people down and kind of taking away the context of which something is being said," said freshman student Danielle Paz.Bylander asked students to "answer speech with speech" to find "how individual choices can have a negative impact on other community members."Some students believe that's a better course of action than a suspension or probation."It's every student's job and everybody's job to make sure that they know that it's something that's not accepted," said Vaughn."I do think it is something we need to pay attention to and that, as a community, it would be our fault if we didn't assess where it came from and how we can make Dickinson a better and safer place because of it," said Paz.Dickinson College officials say they are investigating the gun seen in the photo.
CARLISLE, Pa. -- A photo of a Pennsylvania college student dressed as former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick with a gun pointed at his head has caused controversy on campus, according to WPMT.Joyce Bylander, Dickinson College Vice President and Dean of Student Life addressed students in a Facebook post on Sunday after becoming aware of the photo.The photo appears to show a student dressed as former San Francisco 49ers Quarterback Colin Kaepernick.Kaepernick is credited with starting the kneeling during the national anthem protest for racial equality that is now widespread in the NFL.In the top right corner of the photo, someone appears to be holding a gun."It definitely doesn't belong on any college campus, that everyone is equal and should be treated equally, as such," said freshman student, Carter Vaughn.In the statement, Bylander says the costume and image were "deeply offensive and reflected the exercise of very poor judgment."She continues to say that "we must all understand this action, however distasteful, is a form of free expression.""It needs to be evaluated more when it is putting another group of people down and kind of taking away the context of which something is being said," said freshman student Danielle Paz.Bylander asked students to "answer speech with speech" to find "how individual choices can have a negative impact on other community members."Some students believe that's a better course of action than a suspension or probation."It's every student's job and everybody's job to make sure that they know that it's something that's not accepted," said Vaughn."I do think it is something we need to pay attention to and that, as a community, it would be our fault if we didn't assess where it came from and how we can make Dickinson a better and safer place because of it," said Paz.Dickinson College officials say they are investigating the gun seen in the photo.
Wendy Williams faints, collapses during scary live TV incident
Wendy Williams apparently fainted during a live taping of The Wendy Williams Show on Tuesday.While wearing a Statue of Liberty Halloween costume, Williams is shown wobbling and staggering backwards before falling to the floor.Williams, who was visibly shaken prior to collapsing, was immediately cared for by her staffers and producers.
Wendy Williams apparently fainted during a live taping of The Wendy Williams Show on Tuesday.While wearing a Statue of Liberty Halloween costume, Williams is shown wobbling and staggering backwards before falling to the floor.Williams, who was visibly shaken prior to collapsing, was immediately cared for by her staffers and producers.
Halloween safety tips to keep your trick-or-treaters and yourself safe
On the eve of Halloween, the State Fire Marshal’s office is encouraging parents to take extra safety precautions and be aware of hidden fire hazards.
On the eve of Halloween, the State Fire Marshal’s office is encouraging parents to take extra safety precautions and be aware of hidden fire hazards.
Meth found in child's Halloween candy
KESHENA, Wis. -- Meth has been found in a child's Halloween candy on the Menominee Indian Reservation in Keshena, Wisconsin according to tribal police.Police received a complaint Monday of a suspicious package found in a child's candy, according to WITI.The bag was a small yellow Ziploc-type bag containing crystalline powder that tested positive for methamphetamine, officials said.
KESHENA, Wis. -- Meth has been found in a child's Halloween candy on the Menominee Indian Reservation in Keshena, Wisconsin according to tribal police.Police received a complaint Monday of a suspicious package found in a child's candy, according to WITI.The bag was a small yellow Ziploc-type bag containing crystalline powder that tested positive for methamphetamine, officials said.
Opioid epidemic brings new safety concerns this Halloween
As parents get ready to take their kids trick-or-treating for Halloween, new dangers around the opioid epidemic in Western Washington like needles on the streets and stickers laced with drugs serve as a reminder to parents to check what kids collect in their Halloween candy bags.
As parents get ready to take their kids trick-or-treating for Halloween, new dangers around the opioid epidemic in Western Washington like needles on the streets and stickers laced with drugs serve as a reminder to parents to check what kids collect in their Halloween candy bags.
Homelessness, addiction taking center stage in race for Everett mayor
EVERETT, Wash. -- This year's race for mayor in Everett is historic.
EVERETT, Wash. -- This year's race for mayor in Everett is historic.
The Great Halloween Debate: best vs. worst candy
A debate is raging across the country, one that happens almost every year at this time in October: The best vs.
A debate is raging across the country, one that happens almost every year at this time in October: The best vs.