Julia Dallas
Spending New Year’s Eve in Seattle? We’ve got you covered
Whether someone is spending their first New Year's Eve in Seattle or their 20th, there is always something fun to do in the area. MyNorthwest has compiled a list of happenings to ring in the New Year!2 years ago
Matt Markovich
Sticker shock on the slopes: How smaller ski resorts offer some of the best deals
The 2024–2025 ski season has ushered in unprecedented lift ticket prices across major U.S. resorts, with some daily rates surpassing $300.2 years ago
Bill Kaczaraba
What new, fun thing are you going to do in the New Year? Let us know.
So we wanted to know what new, fun thing are you planning to do in the New Year?2 years ago
Steve Coogan
Jake and Spike: Drum sets stolen from Poison band member worth $100K recovered
Five drum sets belonging to Rikki Rockett, drummer of the rock band Poison, that were worth about $100,000 were stolen and recovered.2 years ago
Bill Kaczaraba
Merry Christmas, from Bonneville International
A Merry Christmas from all of us at KIRO Newsradio, KTTH, Seattle Sports, MyNorthwest, and Bonneville International.2 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Track Santa’s sleigh via NORAD
The North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) is a bi-national organization between the United States and Canada dedicated to defending North America. NORAD’s responsibilities include aerospace warning, aerospace control, and maritime warning. The dedicated men and women of NORAD continuously monitor the skies and waterways of the United States and Canada to ensure our safety, […]2 years ago
Steve Coogan
What’s open on Christmas Day in Washington?
A lot of retail businesses were open on Christmas Eve in Washington, but many chains closed early. Many stores are closed on Christmas Day.2 years ago
Frank Sumrall
Traveling through Sea-Tac Airport this holiday season? Prepare for mass crowds
More than two million passengers are expected to go through Sea-Tac Airport between now and Jan. 2, with Dec. 20 being the busiest day.2 years ago
Paul Holden
Weekend wonders: Holiday shopping, Snowflake Lane, SantaCon and more!
It's going to be a busy weekend for some as everyone is in the home stretch of the holidays, however, that means lots of fun throughout the region.2 years ago
Paul Holden and Steve Coogan
Seattle holiday events: Where revelers can go to get into the spirit
Seattle holiday events: December has arrived and there are many places to go and experiences to enjoy across the Puget Sound region.2 years ago
Paul Holden
Participate in holiday weekend happenings, many of them free
A wintry weekend full of things to do lies ahead, from ice skating to band concerts to bonsai trees. Many of them are free.2 years ago
Bill Kaczaraba
New proposals in WA for transgender high school student-athletes
The Washington Interscholastic Activities Association is proposing a new way for transgender athletes to participate in high school sports.2 years ago
Feliks Banel
Banel: Seattleites looked to Patrick MacDonald for musical cues for decades
Retired Seattle Times' music writer and critic Patrick MacDonald has died, according to a tribute written in the publication he worked for.2 years ago
Heather Bosch
WA native plays Marty McFly in stage version of ‘Back to the Future’
Western Washington native Caden Brauch is stepping into the role of Marty McFly, in the stage version of "Back to the Future."2 years ago
Bill Kaczaraba
Marysville’s Tulalip Christmas lights dazzle with 7.8 million bulbs
The new and improved Tulalip Christmas lights display is truly one of the Pacific Northwest's traditions and it is free.2 years ago
Paul Holden
Weekend event digest: Santa Con and more fun holiday-themed events
The holiday season is in full swing and there are plenty of events happening this weekend in Seattle and around the Puget Sound.2 years ago
KIRO Newsradio staff
KIRO Holiday Radio Play: Christmas episode of the ‘North Pole Evening News’
Santa Claus does more than bring toys to kids around the world. He also hosts a show on North Pole Newsradio called "North Pole Evening News."2 years ago
Feliks Banel
KING 5 says tower holiday lights will return in 2025
This year, the 680-foot tall tower is dark, as far as holiday decorations are concerned, for the perhaps the first time since the energy crisis of 1973.2 years ago
Bill Kaczaraba
El Pollo Loco breaks into the Pacific Northwest
Although not yet formalized, it appears El Pollo Loco fire-grilled chicken will be opening shop in Kent soon.2 years ago
Associated Press
Retailers bank on Black Friday to energize bargain-hungry holiday shoppers
After weeks of pushing early deals, retailers in the United States and some other countries are promising bigger discounts on Black Friday.2 years ago
Associated Press
Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade: Big balloons, wet weather and 21 protesters arrested
A century after the first Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, the annual holiday tradition kicks off Thursday in New York City.2 years ago
Steve Coogan
What’s open on Thanksgiving Day in Washington?
Many retailers in Washington are closing on Thanksgiving to give employees time with families for the holidays ahead. But some will be open.2 years ago
Steve Coogan
Thanksgiving Day advice: Control what you can, don’t come empty-handed
Thanksgiving Day and the holiday season have officially arrived! That means the Thanksgiving advice and tips are here too.2 years ago
