These colleges rank as the best in the US in 2027, data shows

A new ranking reveals which colleges and universities may offer students the strongest combination of academic quality, campus experience and long-term financial value.

Pumpkin spice season is back, but it can cost extra; See how much

Pumpkin spice-flavored products are taking over menus and grocery aisles again as the traditional fall flavor returns. A new report, though, finds that people who are eager to pick up some pumpkin spice comfort for the cooler nights will have to pay for the privilege, and this year, they will have to pay even more. 

Mortgage rates rise for seventh straight week, squeezing homebuyers

Mortgage rates climbed for the seventh consecutive week, with the average 30-year fixed mortgage rising to 7.4% from 7.28% the previous week, according to Freddie Mac.

Previewing the final Fright Fest at Wild Waves
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Wild Waves' final "Fright Fest" is open now, offering four haunting experiences, including the Chamber of Souls. FOX 13's got a first look at all the spooky selections.

WA filmmaker Marq Evans talks about his documentary 'Capturing Bigfoot'
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Local filmmaker Marq Evans joins us on Washington News Wrap to discuss his new documentary, Capturing Bigfoot. He dives into the fascinating stories behind the people responsible for the Pacific Northwest's most iconic cryptid footage.

PepsiCo raising prices on Doritos, Ruffles, SunChips and some sodas after recent cuts

PepsiCo is raising prices on some of its popular chips and sodas, including Doritos, Ruffles and SunChips, just months after cutting prices in an effort to win back inflation-weary shoppers.

Longtime Seattle restaurant Pam's Caribbean Kitchen closing Nov. 29

Pam's Caribbean Kitchen, a long-standing Seattle restaurant known for serving Trinidadian cuisine, is closing its doors on Nov. 29 after facing overwhelming financial pressure.

Iowa city council opens meeting with a ‘Hail Satan’ satanic prayer

A city council meeting in Iowa came under an intense discussion amongst its council after a satanic prayer was read to open their council meeting this week. 

Seattle's Woodland Park Zoo celebrates Pumpkin Bash
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Pumpkin Bash at Woodland Park Zoo happens Saturday, October 31. Good Day Seattle is getting a preview of this year's event. 

NYC named one of the top 10 cities in the US, but who's No. 1?

New Yorkers know that their city is the best in the country, but this list found another deserved the top spot.

Dolly Parton's 'Life of Many Colors Museum' and 'Song Teller Hotel' now open in Nashville

Dolly Parton fans can now take a journey of the late global superstar's life "from the top of the mountains to the top of the world" at "Dolly’s Life of Many Colors Museum" and stay at the new "Song Teller Hotel" in Nashville. 

'Water for Elephants' at Seattle's Paramount Theater
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'Water for Elephants' is playing now through this weekend at Seattle's Paramount Theater. This morning on Good Day Seattle, we were joined by two actors in the show!

Chicago named the 'Best Big City' in the US for 10th straight year

Chicago has been named the “Best Big City" in the United States by Condé Nast Traveler in their annual Readers' Choice Awards for the 10th straight year.

People who live to 100 have 3 drinks in common, longevity expert says

In the world’s "blue zones" — regions such as Sardinia, Italy, and Okinawa, Japan, known for unusually high concentrations of long-lived residents — researchers have studied dietary and lifestyle habits for clues to healthy aging and longevity.

McDonald’s AI-enhanced pricing tool is pushing prices higher, lawsuit claims

A McDonald’s customer has sued McDonald’s over an artificial intelligence-enhanced pricing tool that the lawsuit claims drove up prices at the fast-food giant’s omnipresent stores. 

Nature’s Own recalls Hawaiian Bread sold in 5 states

The company that produces Nature’s Own breads is recalling one of its varieties because of an undeclared ingredient that could pose a concern for anyone who is allergic or sensitive to it.