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Don’t blame UPS, FedEx delivery drivers for late gift shipments

It was a shorter holiday shopping season. People put off shopping to wait for bigger discounts. And sales at "brick-and-mortar" stores were significantly down, with sales believed to be going to online retailers instead.
13 years ago

‘Striking’ lightning storms, freezing cold snaps mark Washington’s year in weather

The year began and ended with a cold snap. In between it was relatively mild or warm. But the recent December cold snap resulted in the coldest temperatures of year with readings in the teens during the 7th and 8th. While the warmest temperatures occurred in late June with many locations reaching into the lower 90s and again on Sept. 11.
13 years ago

Some ski resorts get needed dusting of snow for holidays

A lack of snow may have hurt the early ski season in the Washington Cascade Mountains, but the much-needed powder has finally arrived in some key locations.
13 years ago

Ordinary to Extraordinary: Fruitcake

Fruitcake is the holiday dessert with the worst rap. But if you're someone who likes to have fun with food, you'll find you might actually love this Christmas tradition.
13 years ago

Orcas Island astronaut talks about historic Christmas broadcast from space

A man who now lives on Orcas Island was once part of a giant Christmas moment in U.S. history.
13 years ago

Seahawk Doug Baldwin’s bouncing forearms under investigation?

There was much dispute about the call that ended the Seahawks final drive on Sunday. The refs called a play by Karlos Dansby an interception, saying the ball bounced off wide receiver Doug Baldwin, even though it appeared the ball hit the ground.
13 years ago

Woman sexually assaulted in Seattle park

Seattle police report a woman was sexually assaulted Sunday morning in Myrtle Edwards Park.
13 years ago

Power outages impact 7,800 Seattle City Light customers

Outages left 7,800 Seattle residents without power early Monday morning.
13 years ago

Ordinary to Extraordinary: Egg Nog

It's time to sip something special for the holidays: break out the egg nog.
13 years ago

Pet of the week: Amanda

Amanda is a 3-year-old Himalayan/Blue Point mix girlie-girl. She has a very sweet and calm personality, and her blue eyes are sure to captivate you.
13 years ago

Buying quality leather furniture

Leather has always been the hallmark of quality furniture. Mitch Setlow from Leathers Furniture gives Pete some pointers on buying quality leather furniture.
13 years ago

Should college grads be given the boot from momma’s basement?

Will you be tough when your kid proposes coming back home to live after finishing college? There is the tough job market, economy and all that, but according to some, letting them come back home might just contribute to the problem.
13 years ago

Snow falls around the Puget Sound

Much of Western Washington got its first taste of snow the week before Christmas.
13 years ago

Seattle’s new mayor makes move toward $15 wage, addresses inequality

Seattle's new mayor wants a plan in place to address income inequality within his first 100 days in office.
13 years ago

Video released of passengers overpowering armed robber on Seattle bus

Seattle bus passengers were able to successfully halt a robbery on a city bus back in November. Video of the incident has just been released.
13 years ago

Lucky Reddit user gets Bill Gates as her Secret Santa

When putting your name in the hat for the world's largest gift exchange, you never know who you'll be matched up with. One lucky woman just happened to be drawn by none other than Bellevue Bill Gates.
13 years ago

The history of white Christmases in Seattle

What are the chances of a white Christmas in Seattle? Let's look at Seattle weather going back to when records began in 1891, with records in downtown Seattle through 1944 and at Sea-Tac Airport from 1945 to present.
13 years ago

Snowy commute expected Friday morning

Forecasters say Western Washington will get up to five inches of snow in some areas Friday morning before it turns to rain.
13 years ago

Lowland snow in the forecast for Seattle area

Snow is in the forecast for Western Washington through the end of the week.
13 years ago

Ingredient of the Week: Crab Meat

"There's a couple of basic things to do with crab meat," says chef Tom Douglas. "Number one, if you buy it frozen, you have to thaw it naturally under refrigeration."
13 years ago

Starbucks is predicting you’ll buy a gift card Thursday

Don't know what you're going to get an acquaintance for the holidays, but you're feeling the impending deadline? Starbucks appears certain you will fill that void with one of their gift cards.
13 years ago

Can you afford to say no to the Mega Millions office pool?

The Mega Millions jackpot soared to an estimated $636 million on Tuesday, making it the second largest lottery jackpot in U.S. history. Inevitably, hats will be passed around desks collecting for office pools. Can you afford to let it pass by?
13 years ago

Seahawks shutout win also big for Federal Way car dealer

A Federal Way car dealer is getting national attention after the Seahawks shutout on Sunday meant they they'd have to make a $420,000 payout to raffle winners.
13 years ago

Are Colorado shooter’s left wing beliefs being ignored?

Classmates describe alleged Centennial, Colo., school shooter Karl Pierson as a 'socialist' and David Boze wonders if that would be a bigger deal had Pierson been a conservative.
13 years ago