Study finds hot cocoa can help reduce stress — but only under these conditions

A recent study reveals that hot cocoa rich in flavonols can reduce stress-related vascular impairment, but only when made with unprocessed cocoa and paired with high-fat meals under specific conditions.

Alaska Airlines launching two direct Seattle to Asia flights in 2025
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Alaska Airlines said Tuesday it will start new service to Tokyo and Seoul next year as part of a plan to boost international flights over the next several years.

WSU's apple breeding program introduces new Sunflare apple

The apple breeding program at Washington State University has cultivated a new addition to their fruity lineup.

Alaska Airlines launching two direct Seattle to Asia flights in 2025

Alaska Airlines will start new direct service from Seattle to Asia next year as part of a plan to boost international flights in the next several years.

FDA red food dye ban: When it could happen, and what to know

The FDA is reviewing a petition that could ban an artificial food coloring called Red No. 3. Here’s what to know about the petition and the product.

A look inside Voodoo Doughnut in Seattle's Capitol Hill neighborhood
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Voodoo Doughnut, the cult classic donut shop, is opening its first Seattle location today. FOX 13's Abby Acone is in the Capitol Hill neighborhood with a look inside the Instagram-friendly shop.

Seattle’s Paramount Theatre to host 'Life of Pi' in 2025

The Tony Award-winning theatrical show “Life of Pi" is coming to Seattle’s Paramount Theatre this spring, and tickets will officially go on sale this week.

Here's where to go ice skating around Seattle

As we move into the holiday season, families, couples, and enthusiasts alike looking to hit the ice have many options in the greater-Seattle area.

Amazon offers $25 holiday flights for young Prime members

Amazon has partnered with StudentUniverse to offer $25 domestic flights to Prime members enrolled in the young adult plan, targeting individuals aged 18–24.

American Airlines halts flights to Haiti

American Airlines will no longer resume flights to Haiti in February as gang violence has worsened in the Caribbean country.

‘Polarization’ is Merriam-Webster’s 2024 word of the year

Merriam-Webster has announced its word of the year, which happens to be an idea that both sides of the political spectrum agree on.

Bully repeatedly breaking family's windows in Tacoma
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A Pierce County family is concerned for their safety after an extreme case of vandalism. Earlier this week, the family says someone visited their home multiples times, throwing rocks, shattering multiple windows. “There’s no reason to go around smashing other people’s property, just because you don’t them,” said homeowner, Dave Anderson. “It just doesn’t make any sense. This isn’t how the world works.”

National parks will offer free admission on these six days in 2025

If your travels in 2025 take you to one of the more than 400 national park sites across the country, it could be the year of your unforgettable adventure.

WA lawmakers look to fix local ferry crisis
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One of the many goals of Washington lawmakers this next legislative session is getting more ferries on the water around Puget Sound.

Many drivers delaying routine car maintenance
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As holiday travel ramps up this month, millions of Americans are putting off car repairs, according to Carfax.

Number of Americans wanting to switch jobs hits 10-year high: Poll

More workers are feeling stuck in their jobs and detached from the work they do as they search for new career opportunities, a new poll finds.

Funding for WA ferries in 2025
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In light of the projected $10-$12 billion deficit in Washington state, the Department of Transportation is also facing some budgeting challenges going into the next legislative session.

Judge rejects Boeings plea deal; Mother of Ethiopian plane crash victim speaks
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Here's a big update from Boeing: A federal judge has rejected the company's plea deal related to the 737 Max crashes. We spoke to Nadia Milleron this summer. Her daughter was on the plane that crashed in Ethiopia in March of 2019.