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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Volkswagen recall: Thousands of Jetta vehicles pulled over an engine fire risk
Volkswagen's lates recall impacts thousands of Jetta cars in the U.S. and Canada related to a wiring issue that could lead to an engine fire.
Volkswagen's lates recall impacts thousands of Jetta cars in the U.S. and Canada related to a wiring issue that could lead to an engine fire.
3rd annual Brainfest returns to Seattle March 21
The third annual Brainfest is returning to the Pacific Science Center on March 21 and tickets are available now.
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.
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
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
Employee crushed to death in horror industrial accident after press machine unexpectedly turns on
An Ohio Ford employee died after being trapped and crushed by a malfunctioning industrial machine at a company plant this week.
An Ohio Ford employee died after being trapped and crushed by a malfunctioning industrial machine at a company plant this week.
T-Mobile Park unveils new 2026 food menu
With Opening Day right around the corner, T-Mobile Park is showing Mariners what ballpark grub they can look forward to in 2026.
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.
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.
Spring break crackdown: Southern towns roll out alcohol bans and new restrictions
Panama City Beach, Fla., and Gulf Shores, Ala., enforce new spring break restrictions that includes alcohol bans and overnight closures.
Panama City Beach, Fla., and Gulf Shores, Ala., enforce new spring break restrictions that includes alcohol bans and overnight closures.
Former NFL star sparks viral debate over tipping practices at self-service restaurants
NFL player JJ Watt's X post goes viral as Americans question when tipping is appropriate or not.
NFL player JJ Watt's X post goes viral as Americans question when tipping is appropriate or not.
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.
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.
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.
E. coli outbreak linked to raw cheddar sickens 7 in multiple states
Federal health officials are investigating a multistate E. coli outbreak that has sickened at least seven people.
Federal health officials are investigating a multistate E. coli outbreak that has sickened at least seven people.
'Blended Bloom' opening for WA's Tulip Festival
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).
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).



















