What the world searched on Google in 2025: Trends, tech and tragedy
Google’s top trending searches of 2025 reveal a year shaped by political shock, pop-culture sensations and major tech news.
Google’s top trending searches of 2025 reveal a year shaped by political shock, pop-culture sensations and major tech news.
Amazon shoppers warned to stop using these products immediately due to safety risks
The recalled items include power banks linked to fires as well as children's toys that pose choking risks.
The recalled items include power banks linked to fires as well as children's toys that pose choking risks.
Eastbound SR 520 closed through Monday morning for construction work
WSDOT has shut down eastbound 520 between I-5 and Montlake Boulevard to remove and reinstall barriers as part of an ongoing improvement project. The closure will remain in place until 5 a.m. Monday, ahead of the morning commute.
WSDOT has shut down eastbound 520 between I-5 and Montlake Boulevard to remove and reinstall barriers as part of an ongoing improvement project. The closure will remain in place until 5 a.m. Monday, ahead of the morning commute.
Netflix announces deal to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery studios in blockbuster deal
Netflix has agreed to buy Warner Bros. Discovery’s film and TV studios, including access to major franchises like Harry Potter, Game of Thrones and DC Comics, in a deal valued at more than $82 billion.
Netflix has agreed to buy Warner Bros. Discovery’s film and TV studios, including access to major franchises like Harry Potter, Game of Thrones and DC Comics, in a deal valued at more than $82 billion.
WSDOT crews to close section of SR-520 in Seattle for construction
The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is warning drivers to expect a full highway closure on a section of SR-520 in Seattle this weekend.
The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is warning drivers to expect a full highway closure on a section of SR-520 in Seattle this weekend.
Hawaii sues TikTok parent company ByteDance, claims app harms children
Hawaii claims that ByteDance designed TikTok to manipulate dopamine production, similar to gambling industry tactics.
Hawaii claims that ByteDance designed TikTok to manipulate dopamine production, similar to gambling industry tactics.
Amazon deliveries in 30 minutes or less now available in Seattle
Some Seattle-area customers may now see a "30-Minute Delivery" option.
Some Seattle-area customers may now see a "30-Minute Delivery" option.
Amazon issues scam warning to millions of customers. What we know
The retail giant is advising consumers of what to be aware of while shopping during the holiday weekend.
The retail giant is advising consumers of what to be aware of while shopping during the holiday weekend.
Nationwide Starbucks picket continues Tuesday
Starbucks baristas are going to be back on the picket lines Tuesday, it's the latest in a series of nationwide strikes that started Nov. 13.
Starbucks baristas are going to be back on the picket lines Tuesday, it's the latest in a series of nationwide strikes that started Nov. 13.
Amazon lays off 1,800 engineers in US
Nearly 40% of the roughly 4,700 positions Amazon eliminated across Washington, New York, New Jersey and California were engineering jobs.
Nearly 40% of the roughly 4,700 positions Amazon eliminated across Washington, New York, New Jersey and California were engineering jobs.
Amazon Prime $2.5 billion settlement: Here's how to claim a refund
The tech company has started sending payments to eligible customers to receive a portion of the settlement. Here’s what you need to know.
The tech company has started sending payments to eligible customers to receive a portion of the settlement. Here’s what you need to know.
MLB announces new TV deal, ways to watch Mariners
Starting in 2026, Major League Baseball will take over the production and distribution of Mariners telecasts, marking a major change in how Seattle fans will watch their team.
Starting in 2026, Major League Baseball will take over the production and distribution of Mariners telecasts, marking a major change in how Seattle fans will watch their team.
Thanksgiving traffic: When to travel, not travel in WA
Here are the best and worst times to hit the roads across Washington state this Thanksgiving weekend.
Here are the best and worst times to hit the roads across Washington state this Thanksgiving weekend.
Disney unveils plans for new $5 million park coming to California next year
The park will be revitalized by Disney’s Imagineers and is anticipated to reopen in 2026 with a new community center and an enhanced playground.
The park will be revitalized by Disney’s Imagineers and is anticipated to reopen in 2026 with a new community center and an enhanced playground.
SR 167 Bridge repairs begin overnight
Repairs are set to begin on the northbound State Route 167 bridge across Third Avenue Southwest in Pacific.
Repairs are set to begin on the northbound State Route 167 bridge across Third Avenue Southwest in Pacific.
Starbucks workers strike nationwide on 'Red Cup Day' demanding better pay
Hundreds of unionized Starbucks workers, including those in Seattle, walked off the job on the company’s annual Red Cup Day, demanding better pay and protesting stalled contract negotiations.
Hundreds of unionized Starbucks workers, including those in Seattle, walked off the job on the company’s annual Red Cup Day, demanding better pay and protesting stalled contract negotiations.
Wisconsin dad's TikTok antics go viral, racking up millions of views
A Whitefish Bay dad's attempt to connect and get under his daughters' skin has gone viral after his TikTok account caught fire among an audience that can't get enough of the antics.
A Whitefish Bay dad's attempt to connect and get under his daughters' skin has gone viral after his TikTok account caught fire among an audience that can't get enough of the antics.
Washington's rocky relationship with the honeycrisp apple
The honeycrisp apple is a popular choice, being the second-most produced apple, but it's a pain for some of the growers in Washington for multiple reasons.
The honeycrisp apple is a popular choice, being the second-most produced apple, but it's a pain for some of the growers in Washington for multiple reasons.
Unionized Starbucks workers strike on Red Cup Day
Hundreds of Starbucks workers around the country, including in Seattle, went on strike for Red Cup Day, one of the company's busiest day of the year.
Hundreds of Starbucks workers around the country, including in Seattle, went on strike for Red Cup Day, one of the company's busiest day of the year.
Starbucks workers vote to strike on Red Cup Day
Starbucks Workers United will hold a strike at 65 store locations in 45 cities on Thursday.
Starbucks Workers United will hold a strike at 65 store locations in 45 cities on Thursday.