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An American Airlines American Eagle jet flies past the air traffic control tower at Phoenix Sky Har...

Thanksgiving air traffic could ‘slow to a trickle’ if shutdown persists, transport secretary says

WASHINGTON (AP) — Air traffic in the U.S. could “slow to a trickle” if the federal government shutdown lingers into the busy Thanksgiving travel holiday season, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy warned Sunday. The Federal Aviation Administration last week ordered flight cuts at the nation’s busiest airports as some air traffic controllers, who have gone unpaid […]
1 year ago
Workers hold the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree with ropes at Rockefeller Plaza, Saturday, Nov. ...

Rockefeller Center Christmas tree arrives in Manhattan, kicking off New York’s holiday season

NEW YORK (AP) — The Rockefeller Center Christmas tree was hoisted aloft at its new home in Manhattan on Saturday, marking the start of New York City’s holiday season. This year’s tree is a 75-foot-tall (23-meter-tall) Norway spruce from the upstate town of East Greenbush, a suburb of Albany. After being cut down this week, […]
1 year ago
Travelers wait and check for their flights at San Francisco International Airport on Friday, Nov. 7...

What to know if your travel plans are impacted by the FAA’s flight cancellations

If you have upcoming travel plans anytime soon, you might notice fewer options on the airport’s departure board. Airlines are scaling back flights at dozens of major U.S. airports to ease the pressure on air traffic controllers, who have been working unpaid and under intense strain during the ongoing government shutdown. The Federal Aviation Administration […]
1 year ago
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Katrina Guischard

‘Do it your way’: Mom’s viral take on babysitting sparks parenting debate

"I think this is more like controversial or unique than I thought it was, but my take is basically, if you're watching my kid, you can do it your way," Chapman said on social media.
1 year ago
An owner surrendered cat is seen at the New Leash On Life animal shelter, Thursday, Nov. 6, 2025, i...

Families on SNAP worry about not just feeding themselves but also their pets

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Sarah Lungwitz has fretted over feeding not just her two teenage daughters with SNAP payments disrupted, but her family’s cat and two dogs. Help has arrived for now, she says, after an Illinois nonprofit arranged for volunteers to give her a grocery gift card last week to buy food for herself […]
1 year ago

Wrong-way rover: Dog is rescued from a busy Boston tunnel during rush hour

BOSTON (AP) — A dog trotting through a busy Boston tunnel narrowly missed being hit by traffic before state police rescued the wrong-way rover. Surveillance video from the Massachusetts Department of Transportation shows the black-and-white pup heading toward oncoming vehicles in the Ted Williams Tunnel on Thursday morning. With cars and trucks whizzing by, it […]
1 year ago
King County adoptable pets...
Julia Dallas

Adopt a pet for only $30 in King County

Regional Animal Services of King County is offering $30 cat and dog adoptions until November 30.
1 year ago
Seattle-area weekend events...
Paul Holden

Day of the Dead, GeekGirlCon, ghosts, and more this weekend!

There are a lot of Seattle-area events this weekend, so let's dive in!
1 year ago
FILE - Farmers' Almanac editor Sondra Duncan and publisher Peter Geiger pose in a corn field with t...

Farmers’ Almanac say it will cease publication after 208 years, citing financial challenges

A 208-year-old publication that farmers, gardeners and others keen to predict the weather have relied on for guidance will be publishing for the final time. Farmers’ Almanac said Thursday that its 2026 edition will be its last, citing the growing financial challenges of producing and distributing the book in today’s “chaotic media environment.” Access to […]
1 year ago
Virginia Inn new owners...
Jason Sutich

122-year-old Virginia Inn now owned by four longtime employees

The 122-year-old Virginia Inn is under new ownership as four longtime employees have taken ownership of the historic restaurant near Pike Place Market.
1 year ago
Shake Shack opens Tacoma location...
Jason Sutich

Famous burger chain Shake Shack expands again in Washington

Shake Shack has announced that the grand opening of its first Pierce County location is on Nov. 12, marking the eighth burger chain location in Washington.
1 year ago
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Julia Dallas

Red cups, bows, bears, oh my! Starbucks’ holiday season in full swing

This year, Starbucks is touting not only red cups, but also plaids and playful ribbons.
1 year ago
IMAGE DISTRIBUTED TISHMAN SPEYER - Workers prepare to crane a wrapped 75-foot tall, 11-ton Norway S...

Rockefeller Christmas tree is harvested from upstate New York and begins trek to Manhattan

EAST GREENBUSH, N.Y. (AP) — The towering Christmas tree that will light up Rockefeller Center this holiday season is on its way to New York City. The 75-foot-tall (23-meter-tall), 11-ton Norway spruce was felled Thursday morning in East Greenbush, an Albany suburb located about 150 miles (240 kilometers) north of Manhattan. The tree was then […]
1 year ago
The New York City skyline is seen behind a plane approaching Newark International Airport in Newark...

The FAA is slashing flights because of the shutdown. Here’s what travelers can expect

Travelers can expect to see fewer flights to many major U.S. cities starting Friday morning, when the Federal Aviation Administration said it would reduce traffic across 40 airports to ease the load on the nation’s air traffic controllers. The head of the FAA said the move was unprecedented but necessary to keep air travel safe […]
1 year ago
Ruth Wilson, who has lupus, leaves her monthly lupus-focused IV treatment at UMass Memorial Medical...

Disease of 1,000 faces shows how science is tackling immunity’s dark side

Doctor after doctor misdiagnosed or shrugged off Ruth Wilson’s rashes, swelling, fevers and severe pain for six years. She saved her life by begging for one more test in an emergency room about to send her home, again, without answers. That last-ditch test found the Massachusetts woman’s kidneys were failing. The culprit? Her immune system […]
1 year ago
FILE - Astrid Rubens demonstrates the elasticity of homemade slime in her kitchen in St. Paul, Minn...

Slime, Battleship and Trivial Pursuit join the Toy Hall of Fame

Slime, that gooey, sticky and often-homemade plaything, was enshrined into the National Toy Hall of Fame on Thursday along with perennial bestselling games Battleship and Trivial Pursuit. Each year, the Hall of Fame recognizes toys that have inspired creative play across generations, culling its finalists from among thousands of nominees sent in online. Voting by […]
1 year ago
Red Light Vintage and Costume...
Julia Dallas

Red Light Vintage and Costume for sale after nearly 30 years of fun on the Ave

Red Light Vintage and Costume is looking for a new buyer who can carry on the store's iconic legacy.
1 year ago
Seattle homegrown sandwich closed...
Jason Sutich

Seattle sandwich chain closes remaining stores, has business license stripped

Homegrown sandwich shop in Seattle, along with its Mercer Island location, locked its doors Tuesday and had a notice taped to the window indicating its closure.
1 year ago
FILE - In this Aug. 8, 2018, file photo, a mobile phone displays a user's travels using Google Maps...

Gemini AI to transform Google Maps into a more conversational experience

Google Maps is heading in a new direction with artificial intelligence sitting in the passenger’s seat. Fueled by Google’s Gemini AI technology, the world’s most popular navigation app will become a more conversational companion as part of a redesign announced Wednesday. The hands-free experience is meant to turn Google Maps into something more like an […]
1 year ago

Century-old time capsule found at a Utah church evokes memories of a now fleeting Japantown

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — A historian’s hunch about what might lie hidden within the walls of a Japanese church in Salt Lake City led congregants to uncover a century-old snapshot of a once vibrant Japantown now fighting for survival. Elders at the 101-year-old Japanese Church of Christ — one of two remaining buildings in […]
1 year ago
Dave's Hot Chicken...
Julia Dallas

Dave’s Hot Chicken to add another location in Seattle

Dave's Hot Chicken is planning to expand to West Seattle.
1 year ago
FILE - This Oct. 24, 2016 file photo shows dollar bills in New York. (AP Photo/Mark Lennihan, File)...

Why Index Funds and ETFs Are Good for Retirees

Older adults likely began their investing careers before exchange-traded funds existed and have stuck with traditional mutual funds. But as retirement approaches, many investors look at their portfolios with a fresh set of eyes and make adjustments. And the more I work with in-retirement portfolios, the more I like ETFs and traditional index funds for […]
1 year ago
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MyNorthwest Staff

Seattle Seahawks partner with FRS Clipper to bring Canadian fans to games

Seattle Seahawks fans based in Canada now have a new way to get to the game after the franchise announced a partnership with FRS Clipper — the fast ferry between Seattle and Victoria, British Columbia.
1 year ago
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MyNorthwest Staff

Study: WA among worst states for job availability, work-related stress

Washington ranked in the bottom five among U.S. states for job availability and work-related stress, according to a new study from WalletHub.
1 year ago