What is REAL ID? Things to know before it goes into effect in WA

Washingtonians will need to have a REAL ID-compliant form of identification if they want to fly in U.S. airports, enter federal buildings or military bases, or drive across borders.

Snakes found in passenger's pants at Miami International Airport

TSA officials found the reptiles inside a bag in the person's pants and turned them over to Florida’s wildlife agency.

Southwest flight diverts to Nashville after odor detected in cabin

A Southwest Airlines flight bound for Denver from Baltimore/Washington was diverted to Nashville due to a strange odor detected onboard.

Why now is the best time to visit Japan, thanks to a weak yen

Here are the best things to do when visiting Japan to make your dollar stretch further as the yen drops to historic lows not seen since 1990.

Southwest Airlines closing its operations at 4 U.S. airports, including Bellingham, WA

Southwest Airlines announced Thursday that the carrier is pulling out of several airports, including one in Washington, as it contends with financial fallout from Boeing delays.

Boeing whistleblower testifies before Congress about airliner safety

A Boeing whistleblower testified on Wednesday during one of two hearings being held before Congress on allegations of major safety failures.

Norwegian Cruise Line cancels over a dozen trips for 2025

Norwegian Cruise Line announced it is canceling more than a dozen cruises that were scheduled for 2025. 

Man jumps off cruise ship in front of his family: report

The cruise ship was sailing between Cuba and the Bahamas when the 20-year-old man reportedly jumped off one of the decks.

Cities have been eclipse-planning for months, ready to capitalize on tourism boom

The eclipse’s path to totality is also a path to profits. Cities along the way have been preparing to capitalize on this event for months – some, even years.

Dengue epidemic declared by Puerto Rico amid spike in virus cases

Dengue cases have jumped in Puerto Rico, prompting the U.S. territory to declare an epidemic. The mosquito-borne virus has been on the rise in the Western Hemisphere, experts say.