How to get in on Seattle's Mother's Day tradition at Pike Place Market

A Seattle tradition continues at Pike Place Market on Mother's Day with the annual flower festival. Live music, fresh flowers, and community holiday celebrations mark the event's 18th year.

America 250: A mother's poignant letter to her son who would later become president

Nearly five decades before her son would become president of the United States – and a decade before she would become first lady –  Abigail Adams penned a poignant letter to her 11-year-old son John Quincy Adams.

Mother’s Day 2026 ranking: Best and worst states for working moms

Researchers point out that disparities like those and others that working mothers face raise important questions about whether women are still expected to choose between raising a family and having a career.

These cities are where the jobs are for new graduates, study suggests

Recent college graduates are facing a more challenging job market and are increasingly concentrating in metro areas that offer stronger hiring, wages and affordability.

Most popular baby names in US revealed: See the list

America’s top baby names for 2025 are out — with familiar favorites holding strong and a surprising newcomer breaking into the top 10.

K9 alert leads to $44,000 cash seizure from Mexico-bound traveler in Philly

A man traveling last month from Philadelphia International Airport to Cancun, Mexico ended up traveling a little lighter after a U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) currency detector K9 alerted to thousands of dollars of undeclared U.S. currency in his carry-on.

West Seattle Community Garage Sale: Here's what to know

West Seattle’s annual community-wide garage sale event is scheduled for Saturday, May 9, featuring a record-breaking 644 registered sales.

Eastern WA winery with 4.5M gallons engulfed in flames

Firefighters from several agencies extinguished a large fire Tuesday afternoon at a wine production facility and tasting room near Mattawa that held 4.5 million gallons of wine.

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Firefighters from several agencies extinguished a large fire Tuesday afternoon at a wine production facility and tasting room near Mattawa that held 4.5 million gallons of wine. (Credit: Grant County Sheriff's Office)

DoorDash to spend $50M on gas relief as costs surge

DoorDash said it plans to spend more than $50 million in the second quarter to help offset rising gas costs for its delivery drivers.

Tesla recalls nearly 220,000 cars for defective rearview camera issue

Tesla’s new recall affects certain model vehicles manufactured between 2017 and 2023, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

USDA makes 1,000 arrests in SNAP abuse, will require retailers who accept SNAP to stock more nutritious foods

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is cracking down on abuse of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), making over 1,000 arrests in a sweeping crackdown. The USDA is also implementing changes which will require retailers who accept SNAP to stock a broader variety of nutritious food.

These New York-area airports saw the most flight disruptions last month

Thousands of flights across the U.S. were canceled in April, and things like rising oil prices and Spirit Airlines' recent shutdown haven't helped.

‘Let’s buy Spirit’ TikTok campaign unexpectedly goes viral

A TikTok campaign to buy Spirit Airlines has gained so much momentum that thousands of people have backed it, more than $130 million has been pledged and scam sites have spawned.