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James Lynch

‘It starts at home’: BBQ owner urges action, raises thousands for Rainier Beach families

Community rallies after tragic shooting near Rainier Beach High School, supporting affected families through BBQ fundraisers.
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Jason Sutich

‘This is insane’: Yakima’s Zach Top wins Grammy for Best Traditional Country Album

Not only was Washington represented on the national stage at the Grammys, but Yakima's very own Zach Top took home an award for Best Traditional Country Album.
9 months ago
A handler with a dog treat in his mouth adjusts his Ibizan hound's stance at the 150th Westminster ...

7 dogs competing for Westminster’s show big prize Tuesday night

NEW YORK (AP) — After two days, 2,500 dogs and more than 200 breeds, the Westminster Kennel Club is coming down to just seven canines vying for U.S. show dogs’ most coveted prize. Four finalists already have been chosen: an Afghan hound named Zaida, a Lhasa apso called JJ, a Maltese named Cookie, and an […]
9 months ago
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With caviar McNuggets and heart-shaped pizza, fast food chains hope to win Valentine’s diners

It’s a tale as old as time, or at least as old as TikTok: chicken nuggets lovingly topped with a dab of caviar. McDonald’s is embracing the trend this Valentine’s Day with a limited-time McNugget Caviar kit. The free kit, which will be available on McNuggetCaviar.com on Feb. 10, pairs a one-ounce tin of Paramount’s […]
9 months ago
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Jason Sutich

New Capitol Hill pizzeria offers free slices before this week’s grand opening

Capitol Hill's newest pizzeria, Roma Roma, will offer free slices at its soft opening this Thursday, ahead of its official grand opening on Friday.
9 months ago
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The son of Norway’s crown princess pleads not guilty to rape charges as his trial opens in Oslo

OSLO, Norway (AP) — The son of Norway’s crown princess pleaded not guilty to rape charges as he went on trial Tuesday for multiple alleged offenses, opening weeks of proceedings in a case that has cast a shadow on the royal family’s image. Marius Borg Høiby, 29, is the eldest son of Crown Princess Mette-Marit […]
9 months ago
A show dog named Valli gets groomed at the 150th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, Monday, Feb. 2, ...

Couples at the Westminster show bond over dogs, and each other

NEW YORK (AP) — Must love dogs. Really, really love dogs. The Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show spotlights the bond between people and dogs. But reaching the United States’ premier canine event also can be about another kind of love. “For me, it would be very hard to do this without somebody who was as […]
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Julia Dallas

Gametime listings for Noah Kahan’s Seattle show soar past $4,000

Indie-folk star Noah Kahan's summer tour finale in Seattle sees Gametime ticket listings soaring.
9 months ago
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MARK KENNEDY, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Bad Bunny makes history, Bruno Mars shines and a near-naked Justin Bieber highlights Grammys moments

Bad Bunny had made Grammys history by winning album of the year for “Debí Tirar Más Fotos,” the first time a Spanish-language album took home the top prize.
9 months ago
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Julia Dallas

No metro area builds more affordable housing than Seattle, analysis shows

Discover how Seattle is leading the nation in affordable housing construction, according to a recent RentCafe analysis.
9 months ago
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What to know about Groundhog Day’s traditions and Punxsutawney Phil

The spotlight is on Gobbler’s Knob in western Pennsylvania on Monday morning, when handlers of a groundhog named Punxsutawney Phil announce whether he saw his own shadow, thereby predicting six more weeks of winter or an early spring. Thousands attend the annual event that exploded in popularity after the 1993 Bill Murray movie, “Groundhog Day.” […]
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The Carolinas emerge as new population boom states. Affordability and lifestyle drive growth

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Move over Floridaand Texas. The United States has new hot spots for growth, and they both have Carolina in their name. North Carolina last year attracted more new residents, 84,000 people, from other parts of the country than any other state, a title held by Texas in 2024 and Florida in […]
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Punxsutawney Phil prepares to issue his Groundhog Day weather verdict from Gobbler’s Knob

The groundwork has been laid for a sunrise ceremony Monday when international woodchuck celebrity Punxsutawney Phil’s annual long-term weather forecast will be announced — six more weeks of winter or an early spring. Tens of thousands of revelers will be descending on Gobbler’s Knob in rural Pennsylvania to witness this year’s prognostication, which will be […]
9 months ago
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Starbucks feels the heat as more chains compete for US coffee drinkers

NEW YORK (AP) — Americans are drinking more coffee than they have in decades. But fewer of them are getting it from Starbucks. The company that revolutionized U.S. coffee culture remains America’s biggest player, with nearly 17,000 U.S. stores and plans to open hundreds more. But it’s facing unprecedented competition, which will make it harder […]
9 months ago

Wowed by the agility dogs at the Westminster show? A winning handler explains how it’s done

NEW YORK (AP) — A crowd is waiting to see you run a labyrinthine obstacle course you’ve never done before. You have to complete it with enough focus to avoid wrong turns, enough precision to ensure your foot touches certain spots and enough speed to beat dozens of rivals. Also: You are a dog. Specifically, […]
9 months ago
FILE - A little Jack Russell Terrier sleeps with a plush toy during the world dog show in Salzburg,...

Pet sounds: Why some dog owners share music with their 4-legged friends

People use music to set moods, create a desired atmosphere and evoke memories of family and friends. The right song at the right time can have similar effects for some dogs. Pet owners, trainers and animal shelter workers sometimes use music as a training tool, a distraction from triggers and to create a relaxing environment […]
9 months ago
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ANDREW DALTON and JOCELYN NOVECK, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Catherine O’Hara, Emmy-winning comedian of ‘Schitt’s Creek’ and ‘SCTV’ fame, dies at 71

Catherine O’Hara, the Emmy-winning actor known for comedic roles across the decades — from “Home Alone” to “Schitt’s Creek” — died Friday at 71.
9 months ago
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After 200 years, the Farmers’ Almanac bets on a digital reboot and new owner

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — The Farmers’ Almanac isn’t going out of business after all, but it is leaving Maine for the bright lights of New York City and a new owner. Beloved by farmers and gardeners, the almanac was first printed in 1818 and — like the arguably more famous Old Farmer’s Almanac — relies […]
9 months ago
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Paul Holden

Event guide: Get ready for summer this weekend

As everyone waits as patiently as they can for next weekend's big game for the Seattle Seahawks, why not pass the time with some other awesome events in our region this weekend?
9 months ago

The Westminster dog show is turning 150. Here’s what has — and hasn’t — changed over time

NEW YORK (AP) — When some Gilded Age gentleman hunters organized a New York event to compare their dogs, could they have imagined that people would someday call it the World Series of dogdom or the Super Bowl of dog shows? Of course they couldn’t. The World Series and the Super Bowl didn’t exist. Nor, […]
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Luke Duecy

Seahawks fans plan Super Bowl flyover of 12 Flag at Golden Gate Bridge

A group of Seahawks fans is taking their 12s pride to new heights by raising money to fly a 12 Man flag over the Golden Gate Bridge during Super Bowl weekend.
9 months ago
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As pro rodeo considers moving HQ to Wyoming, conservative lawmakers question incentives

FORT COLLINS, Colo. (AP) — Rodeo ‘s biggest organizing body, the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association, has all but decided to move its headquarters from Colorado to Wyoming, the state with a bucking horse logo, the University of Wyoming Cowboys and the world’s largest outdoor rodeo. There’s just one possible hitch: Conservative state lawmakers in Wyoming […]
9 months ago
In this photo provided by Macey Sorrell, 3-year-old Gregory Sorrell cuddles with a calf his family ...

Family in Kentucky shelters struggling calf born amid extreme cold temperatures

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — A Kentucky family battling extreme cold temperatures on their farm over the weekend opened their home to a newborn calf that was struggling in the deep freeze. Hours later, the calf, fed and fluffed, took a spot on the couch with the Sorrell family’s two children. Their mom, Macey Sorrell, snapped […]
9 months ago
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Frank Sumrall

Starbucks plans to open hundreds of new stores after strong earnings signal turnaround

After a tumultuous 2025, Starbucks plans to expand by opening hundreds of new stores, the company announced Wednesday.
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