Small airports face closure risk amid ongoing TSA staffing shortages

U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy says smaller airports are at risk of closing due to staffing shortages caused by an ongoing partial government shutdown.

TSA adding Touchless ID to speed up airport security lines

Air travelers have a new way to shorten their wait times at the security screening line at the airport. The Transportation Security Agency (TSA) is allowing frequent fliers to sign up for TSA PreCheck Touchless ID. 

World's happiest countries 2026 revealed; here's where US ranks

The world’s happiest countries for 2026 were revealed in a new report. Here’s which country took the top spot and where the U.S. ranked.

NHTSA heightens investigation into Tesla's driver-assistance system

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration officials deepened their probe of Tesla’s driver-assistance system after the federal agency received reports of multiple crashes.

Gas prices skyrocket in US, up nearly $1 a gallon in past month

Drivers across the United States find themselves digging deeper in their pockets as they fill their tanks. Gas prices continue their upward march and are nearing the $4 mark, according to new numbers from AAA.

3rd annual Brainfest returns to Seattle March 21
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The third annual Brainfest is returning to the Pacific Science Center on March 21 and tickets are available now.

Alysa Liu, US gold medal figure skaters coming to Seattle for Stars on Ice

U.S. Olympic gold medal figure skaters, including Alysa Liu and Ilia Malinin, are coming to Seattle for the Stars on Ice tour this spring.

Busy air travel, expensive ground travel this spring break
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Spring break travel is kicking into high gear as travel experts predict a record number of Americans to travel this year. With over 150 million expected in the skies, high prices at the pump might discourage others from taking road trips.

Disney reveals Disney Believe as name of next cruise ship

Disney Cruise Line announced Wednesday that its new cruise ship will be called Disney Believe and arrive in late 2027.

Seattle MOPOP exhibit celebrates 50 years of Mariners
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We are just a week away from MLB Opening Day, and the Seattle Mariners are celebrating 50 years in the league. To honor the milestone, the Museum of Pop Culture has a special M's exhibit.

T-Mobile Park unveils new 2026 food menu
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With Opening Day right around the corner, T-Mobile Park is showing Mariners what ballpark grub they can look forward to in 2026.

'No Kings' organizers plan dozens of WA protests in March

Dozens of "No Kings" protests have been planned across western Washington and other parts of the state for later this month. The events will be part of a nationwide demonstration.

Honda cancels 3 planned EV models for US

Honda said it will restructure its EV business and cancel three planned battery-powered EV models that were going to be built and sold in the U.S. market.

Here’s where retirees can—and can’t—afford to rent on retirement income

Rising rent prices across the U.S. are putting growing pressure on retirees living on fixed incomes, with many now spending close to or above the recommended 30% of their income on housing.

'Blended Bloom' opening for WA's Tulip Festival
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The Tulip Festival is getting an early opening, visitors will have the chance to see the first tulips bloom this Saturday.  (This footage was from RoozenGaarde Tulip Garden).