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Headspace meditation teacher, Rosie Acosta, meditates in her studio with her dog Monday, Sept. 30, ...

Feeling stressed about the election? Here’s what some are doing and what they say you can do too

If the high stakes presidential election is causing troublesome thoughts, existential dread or rifts with loved ones, there’s no need to white knuckle through it. Take a deep breath. Literally. Meditation and mindfulness teacher Rosie Acosta says focusing on each inhale and exhale can help regain that grounding sense of control that may be drowned […]
2 hours ago

The hunt for gasoline is adding to Floridians’ anxiety as Milton nears

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Long lines and empty pumps at some Florida gas stations Tuesday compounded the stress for residents planning to either hunker down or flee as Hurricane Milton approached the state’s western coast. Gov. Ron DeSantis said during a morning news conference that state officials were working with fuel companies to continue bringing […]
21 hours ago
In this undated photo released by the Voyageurs National Park, park ranger Kevin Grossheim, 55, of ...

Flags fly at half-staff for Voyageurs National Park ranger who died in water rescue

INTERNATIONAL FALLS, Minn. (AP) — Flags flew at half-staff in Minnesota and at national parks across the country Tuesday for a Voyageurs National Park ranger who died while trying to rescue a family of three stranded by high waves on a lake. Kevin Grossheim, 55, of Kabetogama, died Sunday while responding to a call for […]
22 hours ago
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Disney World and Universal Orlando remain open ahead of Hurricane Milton

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Major theme parks Walt Disney World and Universal remained open Tuesday ahead of Hurricane Milton ’s expected hit as a major storm in Florida even as other parts of Orlando’s tourism machine shut down. Disney said it was operating under normal conditions and planned, for now, only to close its campgrounds […]
22 hours ago
Photo: A staging rehearsal for "Jubilee." Seattle Opera will host world premiere on October 12, 202...
Heather Bosch

Seattle Opera makes history: ‘Jubilee’ brings traditional Negro spirituals to opera for first time

For the first time, traditional Negro spirituals will be sung as an opera, when Seattle Opera hosts the world premiere of "Jubilee," on October 12.
2 days ago

Mega Millions tickets will climb to $5, but officials promise bigger prizes and better odds

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — The cost of buying a Mega Millions jackpot dream will soon more than double, but lottery officials said they’re confident players won’t mind paying more after changes that will lead to larger prizes and more frequent winners. Lottery officials announced Monday that it will cost $5 to play Mega Millions, […]
2 days ago

Hot-air balloon bumps line, causing brief power outage during Albuquerque balloon fiesta

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — A hot-air balloon bumped into a power line in northeast Albuquerque on Monday, leaving nearly 13,000 customers of a New Mexico electric utility without power for nearly an hour, authorities said. Monday marked the third day of the 52nd annual Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta. New Mexico’s PNM utility said the incident […]
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Image: Halloween-themed chocolate is sold in a shop on Sept. 18, 2024 in London....
Paul Holden

Fall fun: Pumpkin patches, Halloween haunted houses and more to do in October

Whether you love festivals of fright at Halloween, or more mellow fall festivities like pumpkin patches, we've got things to do in Washington.
3 days ago
Spectators watch as hot air balloons take off during the mass ascension at the 52nd Albuquerque Int...

‘Magical’ flotilla of hot air balloons take flight at international fiesta amid warm temperatures

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — A flotilla of hot air balloons ascended into a clear desert sky on Saturday to kick off a colorful mass ascension at the 52nd annual Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta. The nine-day gathering draws hundreds of thousands of spectators and pilots to New Mexico each fall for the rare opportunity to be […]
4 days ago
Photo: Larry David is seen on June 5, 2024 in Los Angeles, California....
Julia Dallas

Comedy star Larry David made stop in Seattle as part of tour: ‘It’s really nothing’

Benaroya Hall was full of laughs Friday night, as Larry David made a stop in Seattle on his nationwide tour.
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Don’t fall for fake dentists offering veneers and other dental work on social media

WASHINGTON (AP) — If you have stained or chipped teeth, you might be considering veneers, customized teeth coverings that can restore a photogenic smile without more extensive dental work. But dentists warn that these pricey cosmetic enhancements are at the center of a worrisome online trend: unlicensed practitioners without proper training or supervision offering low-cost […]
5 days ago
Lesley Dzik, left, and her husband, Matt, embrace each other while praying with Richard Wellbank at...

AP PHOTOS: This couple’s divided on politics, but glued together by love

They were arguing about abortion. It was on Interstate 74, driving past the endless cornfields of rural Illinois, when Lesley Dzik realized she’d been raising her voice at her husband, Matt. She stopped, and suggested they drop the topic. He agreed, and quiet settled into the cabin of the pickup truck. “I love you,” they […]
5 days ago
FILE - Nearly 500 balloons begin to take off during the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta, O...

International fiesta fills New Mexico’s sky with colorful hot air balloons

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — One of the most photographed events in the world is set to kick off Saturday with a mass ascension of color for the 52nd annual Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta. The nine-day gathering draws hundreds of thousands of spectators and pilots to New Mexico each fall for the rare opportunity to be […]
5 days ago
Photo: Oktoberfest in Washington....
Paul Holden

Weekend event digest: Oktoberfest, pumpkins and all things fall

The weekend is here and so is spooky season! Looks like we are in for a wet start to the weekend, but that shouldn't dampen your plans.
6 days ago
Striking longshoreman Teresa Whitte, of New York, pickets outside the Packer Avenue Marine Terminal...

Toilet paper makers say US port strike isn’t causing shortages

There is no squeeze on Charmin. Toilet paper makers said Wednesday that U.S. consumers don’t need to fear shortages due to the ongoing strike at U.S. ports. The American Forest and Paper Association, which represents makers of toilet paper, facial tissues, paper towels and other wood products, said it was not aware of the strike […]
6 days ago
Grand Illusion theater...
Bill Kaczaraba

Grand Illusion Cinema in Seattle’s U District to relocate

The Grand Illusion cinema is looking for a new home after its current building was sold. Its current schedule runs through January, 2024.
6 days ago
FILE - Amazon employees load packages on carts before being put on to trucks for distribution to cu...

Amazon, Target and other retailers are ramping up hiring for the holiday shopping season

Retailers are ramping up hiring for the holiday season, but fewer seasonal employees are expected to be taken on this year to help customers in stores and assemble online orders in warehouses. E-commerce giant Amazon said Thursday it will hire 250,000 full, part-time and seasonal workers for the crucial shopping period, rounding out a series […]
6 days ago
FILE - UCLA students celebrate during a commencement ceremony inside Pauley Pavilion on UCLA campus...

The grace period for student loan payments is over. Here’s what you need to know

NEW YORK (AP) — The 12-month grace period for student loan borrowers ended on Sept. 30. The “on-ramp” period helped borrowers who are struggling to make payments avoid the risk of defaulting and hurting their credit score. “The end of the on-ramp period means the beginning of the potentially harsh consequences for student loan borrowers […]
8 days ago
Freddie Pell stands in his art gallery in downtown Boone, N.C., that was flooded when Tropical Stor...

After Helene’s destruction, a mountain town reliant on fall tourism wonders what’s next

BOONE, N.C. (AP) — Freddie Pell helps lift a vintage wooden chair off the sidewalk and back inside his art gallery. It’s starting to rain in downtown Boone, and he doesn’t want it to get soaked — again. Inside, vast muddy puddles spread across the room as workers use mops to push the water out […]
8 days ago
FILE - A customer looks at refrigerated items at a Grocery Outlet store in Pleasanton, Calif., Thur...

Is the food in the fridge still good? California wants to end the guessing game

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California wants to help end the everyday household debate over whether the food in the fridge is still good to eat. Food labels that say “sell by” or “best before” are misleading because they have no universal meaning under current laws. Now California wants to crack down on such practices, bidding […]
8 days ago
Preschool teacher Tinhinane Meziane, left, listens to her students on what characters of the TV sho...

How one preschool uses PAW Patrol to teach democracy

ANNANDALE, Va. (AP) — As lawmakers voted on a budget deal at the U.S. Capitol, a different kind of balloting was taking place a dozen miles away in a sun-filled Virginia preschool classroom. At stake: which animated dog was the best character on the cartoon “PAW Patrol.” In a heated primary, the 3-and-4-year-old students in […]
8 days ago
Photo: Washington's Lottery said there are unclaimed prizes expiring....
Julia Dallas

Check your tickets! Unclaimed lottery prizes expire next month

You could have won thousands of dollars. Washingon's Lottery said there are unclaimed prizes expiring next month.
9 days ago
Computer work sitting...
Bill Kaczaraba

Is your sitting job as bad for your health as smoking all day?

If you sit all day working and then sit all night watching television, you still may be in for some health problems.
9 days ago
Image: A sign can be seen on the exterior of a Verizon store on Jan. 23, 2024 in El Cerrito, Califo...
Steve Coogan

Nationwide Verizon outage impacted customers in the Seattle area

Over 100,000 Verizon users across the country reported a service outage Monday morning, including some in the Seattle area.
9 days ago