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‘A beautifully American story’: El-Sayed’s historic Senate victory resonates with Muslim Americans

DEARBORN, Mich. (AP) — Campaigning relentlessly across Michigan, Abdul El-Sayed didn’t highlight the possibility that he could become the first Muslim elected to the U.S. Senate. But with victory in hand, he savored his triumph over the vitriol aimed at him and his fellow Muslim Americans. “They tried to demonize people because of how they […]
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Regan Gallo-Fenz

Last call for Revel: Seattle diners have until Dec. 20 before doors close

Fans of Fremont's Revel restaurant have until Dec. 20 to dine one last time. The Korean-inspired restaurant has been serving Seattle customers for 16 years.
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Regan Gallo-Fenz

Luxury time arrives: Washington’s first Rolex store opens in Bellevue

Luxury shoppers of the Pacific Northwest now have a new boutique stop for their shopping list. This time, it is the first stand-alone Rolex store in Washington.
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Can TikTok save a Seattle restaurant? La Palma bets on a 30-day challenge...
Regan Gallo-Fenz

Can TikTok save a Seattle restaurant? La Palma bets on a 30-day challenge

Seattle restaurant, La Palma, launched a 30-day social media challenge to help keep its doors open, garnering thousands of likes across Instagram and TikTok.
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Police stand near the scene of a plane crash in Greenacres, Fla., Monday, Nov. 2, 2026. (AP Photo/R...

Pilot in Learjet crash that killed 9 in Florida was a husband, father and a devout Christian

The pilot of a business jet that crashed in Florida, killing all nine people aboard, was a longtime aviator, husband and father from the Philadelphia suburbs, according to a colleague who organized an online fundraiser for his family and social media posts from people who knew him. Jeff Gregory, 55, was one of two crew […]
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Jason Sutich

Homegrown to close remaining Seattle-area stores after years of financial challenges

Homegrown is preparing to close its downtown Seattle and Mercer Island sandwich shops as the company shifts its focus to catering.
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MyNorthwest Staff

Acclaimed Seattle restaurateur plans first concept in Bellevue

Bellevue is getting a new concept from an acclaimed Seattle restaurateur.
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What to know about the Affordable Care Act’s open enrollment period now underway

WASHINGTON (AP) — People heading into the Affordable Care Act open enrollment period with plans to sign up for insurance should expect a variety of changes in 2027, including higher premiums and fewer coverage options. The sign-up window for the marketplace, also known as Obamacare, starts Sunday in most states and runs through Jan. 15. […]
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Chase Sapphire Lounge coming to SEA airport under $70M project...
Regan Gallo-Fenz

Chase Sapphire Lounge coming to SEA airport under $70M project

New upgrades at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) are giving Chase Bank cardholders even more reasons to arrive early for their flights.
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From salmonberry harvests to traditional tattoos, Native American culture is spotlighted in November

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Fawn Douglas puts an urban spin on traditional basketmaking. Instead of using desert plants, she tightly weaves heavy conduit wire to form the base of a basket she plans to display at the new Wai Gallery in Las Vegas. There, she and her partner, A.B. Wilkinson, showcase pieces from Indigenous artists […]
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End of an Era: Former Fox Island Christmas Tree Farm Set for Redevelopment...
Regan Gallo-Fenz

End of an era: Former Fox Island Christmas tree farm set for redevelopment

A former Christmas tree farm in Pierce County will soon become eight custom homes, marking a final goodbye to a beloved family business.
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Katrina Guischard

Fatherhood can shrink men’s brains — and that may not be a bad thing

Science suggests fatherhood doesn’t just change a man’s routine. It can actually change his brain, his hormones, his priorities — and even his body.
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Paul Holden

Your Halloween weekend guide: Fremont festivities, Wild Waves scares and more!

Halloween weekend is here, including an extra hour thanks to the time change, and we are looking at tons of fun going on this weekend!
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FILE- Members of the "Star Trek" crew, from left, James Doohan, DeForest Kelley, Walter Koenig, Wil...

‘Time is the fire in which we burn’: 2 major cast losses rock the passionate ‘Star Trek’ universe

WASHINGTON (AP) — One of the countless memorable lines that have tumbled out of the “Star Trek” universe over the years is this gem, originally from a 20th-century poet named Delmore Schwartz: “Time is the fire in which we burn.” It was uttered as an existential warning to Capt. Jean-Luc Picard in the 1994 film […]
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A striped bass fisherman casts his lure at dawn Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026, in Montauk, N.Y. (AP Photo...

Generations of anglers have made the pilgrimage to Montauk to catch striped bass

MONTAUK, N.Y. (AP) — On most October nights, fishing guide Bill Wetzel can be found navigating the shores of Montauk, New York, in a modified 4×4 pickup truck, rumbling over boulders and thick sand as he scans the surface of the Atlantic for signs of life. He notes, and meticulously logs, where he spots seams […]
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Randy Koeper of West Islip, N.Y., surf casts for striped bass at Hither Hills State Park Beach, Thu...

For many, striped bass fishing is a way of life. But the iconic species could face collapse

MONTAUK, N.Y. (AP) — Striped bass fishing has been Bill Jakob’s passion for more than 60 years, and he remembers an era when he’d spend all night casting his line into the crashing waves off Montauk and get eight or nine fish ranging up to 40 pounds (18 kilograms), a big catch by anyone’s standards. […]
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FILE - A 12-foot Home Depot skeleton stands in the front yard of a Cincinnati home on Sept. 24, 202...

Make no bones about it, the giant skeleton has become an American Halloween fixture

It reared its bony head in 2020, during that first, chaotic pandemic year that was rife with grief and fear but also toilet paper hoarding and questionable lockdown-inspired purchases. Behold Skelly, the 12-foot, 90-pound skeleton, on sale for $299 from Home Depot, just in time for Halloween — at least, if you can get your […]
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FILE - Clockmaker Scott Gow adjusts the hands of a clock at the Electric Time Company, Oct. 30, 202...

Senate is skeptical about making daylight saving time permanent despite Trump’s pressure

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate is unlikely to act before the end of the year on a House-passed bill that would make daylight saving time permanent, defying President Donald Trump and dashing the hopes of Americans who don’t like having to change their clocks twice a year. As daylight saving time ends early Sunday and […]
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Hometown of ‘Addams Family’ creator becomes ghoulish Halloween destination

WESTFIELD, N.J. (AP) — Before there was “The Addams Family,” there was Westfield. Cartoonist Charles Addams, who created the eccentric, fictional family, drew inspiration for his signature macabre style from the elegant Victorian homes, historic cemetery and other landmarks of his New Jersey hometown. Today the affluent community, about 25 miles (40 kilometers) southwest of […]
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Flying for the holidays? SEA airport ranks No. 3 for fewer travel disruptions...
Regan Gallo-Fenz

Flying for the holidays? SEA Airport ranks No. 3 for fewer travel disruptions

If you're worried about flying out of Seattle-Tacoma International (SEA) airport for the holidays, a new consumer report may ease your mind. SEA ranks No. 3.
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Manda Factor

Lakewood’s American Lake Veterans Golf Course helps veterans find purpose

Lake Veterans Golf Course offers more than a round of golf. It offers veterans a place to find purpose and connect with others.
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Garth Brooks adds 4th show to Seattle stop during "Blame It All On My Roots" tour...
Regan Gallo-Fenz

Garth Brooks adds 4th show in Seattle

Country-music artist, Garth Brooks, adds a fourth show to his Seattle itinerary at Climate Pledge Arena in November.
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Dutch Bros Coffee "stirs up" first Tacoma location, set for 2028...
Regan Gallo-Fenz

Dutch Bros Coffee stirs up plans for first Tacoma location

Dutch Bros Coffee brews plans for the chain's first Tacoma location. The new store is anticipated to be at 7605 S. Hosmer St.
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'No two cities run the same:' New half marathon, "RunX Seattle," set to debut in 2027...
Regan Gallo-Fenz

‘No two cities run the same:’ Seattle’s new half marathon set for 2027

On your marks, get set, go! RunX Seattle is launching its first-ever half marathon on Sunday, June 13th, 2027.
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