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Image: The National Nordic Museum in Seattle's Ballard neighborhood is seen in a recent photo....
Paul Holden

Weekend events roundup: Gear up for Cranksgiving and more holiday fun

It has been a long week for people dealing with the impact of this week's weather. Let's look forward to some weekend events full of fun.
2 years ago
Elysian Brewing Company plans to shut down operations at its Seattle Georgetown brewery. (Photos: E...
Tom Brock

Elysian Brewing to shut down Georgetown brewery operations

Elysian Brewery in Seattle’s Georgetown neighborhood has decided to shut down operations.
2 years ago
Bellingham Wine Walk. (Photo: downtownbellingham.com)...
Paul Holden

Weekend happenings: Wine Walk, Open Mic, World Toilet Day

The weekend has returned, as it so faithfully does every week and there are plenty of things to keep in mind as you make your plans!
2 years ago
Amazon Prime Video app. (Getty Images)...
Bill Kaczaraba

Amazon to shut down Freevee, integrate content into Prime Video

Amazon is shutting down Freevee, its free ad-supported streaming service, and folding it into Prime Video.
2 years ago
Image: Patrons walk down the alley at Pike Place Market where the Gum Wall is located....
Steve Coogan

Chew on this: Cleaning of Gum Wall in Seattle to finish Friday

The famed Gum Wall at Pike Place Market in Seattle is getting a refresh for the first time since 2019 this week.
2 years ago
Photo: There are many fall activities in Western Washington....
Paul Holden

Weekend event digest: Numerous fall activities to choose from

With what felt like an extended Halloween over, the focus of weekend fun has shifted to autumn, with a multitude of fall activities in Western Washington.
2 years ago
Día de los Muertos Community Celebration...
Paul Holden

Weekend happenings: Dia de los Muertos celebrations across the region

Dia De Los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, celebrations are happening throughout the region this weekend and we have the list.
2 years ago
Photo: A cruise ship leaving the Seattle. Seattle's 2024 cruise season saw nearly 2 million revenue...
Julia Dallas

How many passengers set sail in Seattle’s 2024 cruise season?

According to a news release from the Port of Seattle on Monday, the 2024 Alaska cruise season saw 276 vessel calls and 1.75 million revenue passengers.
2 years ago
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Steve Coogan

‘Goosebumps:’ Wyoming story of a possible helpful ghost give Jake and Spike chills

A teen hunter received assistance getting out of a tough spot in Wyoming in 1951. Did a helpful ghost who died years earlier lend a hand?
2 years ago
Photo: Halloween candy set out in Western Washington....
Paul Holden

Weekend event digest: All things Halloween in Western Washington

If you have a favorite bar or club in Western Washington, odds are there is a Halloween-themed event going on.
2 years ago
sequim national anthem...
Frank Sumrall

19-year-old Sequim native to sing national anthem at the World Series … again!

A performance of the national anthem at this year's World Series will be sung by a Sequim native, and it will be her second time doing so in two years.
2 years ago
Photo: Charli xcx and Shygirl perform during the sold-out "Charli xcx and Troye Sivan present: Swea...
Julia Dallas

Charli XCX is sure to make concert-goers ‘Sweat’ at Seattle show

Calling all Washington "brats!" Charli XCX is coming to Seattle. The pop star is stopping at the Climate Pledge Arena Wednesday night.
2 years ago
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Paul Holden

Weekend events digest: Snowvana, Halloween preparations and tons of ‘oddities’

Just because its going to be a wet weekend, don't let that wash away your plans to do something fun with all these weekend events.
2 years ago
Photo: The Summit at Snoqualmie can be seen in late 2023....
Julia Dallas

Summit at Snoqualmie hopes to ease congestion with $55 daily parking fee

Looking to hit the slopes this winter? The Summit at Snoqualmie is the latest ski resort to charge a parking fee.
2 years ago
Image: Halloween-themed chocolate is sold in a shop on Sept. 18, 2024 in London....
Paul Holden

Halloween events, pumpkin patches to visit, more fall festivities in Washington

Whether you love festivals of fright at Halloween, or more mellow fall festivities like pumpkin patches, we've got things to do in Washington.
2 years ago
Image: A Costco sign can be seen outside of the Shoreline store location on Oct. 10, 2024....
Steve Coogan

Costco roundup: Some item prices lowered, more stores coming, big sub for sale

Costco announced it has dropped the price of some its Kirkland-brand products. The company also said it plans on opening more stores.
2 years ago
Photo: Apples in Washington. The Olympic Peninsula Apple and Cider Festival is happening this weeke...
Paul Holden

Weekend event digest: Haunted market, ski gear swap, festivals and more

Happy Friday and welcome back to the weekend. Nice weather is still hanging around so get out and enjoy it!
2 years ago
Image: The UW Huskies gather before their game against the Michigan Wolverines on Saturday, Oct. 5,...
Steve Coogan

Good news for Huskies fans: Comcast to add Big Ten Network to Xfinity TV package

Comcast and the Big Ten Network have reached an agreement that will allow fans of the UW Huskies to watch games as soon as this weekend.
2 years ago
Photo: Cast of musical Wicked, Alexia Khadime as Elphaba, and Lucy St. Louis as Glinda perform live...
Julia Dallas

Tickets going fast for popular Broadway musical ‘Wicked’ in Seattle

For nearly a month, the Paramount Theatre's stage will be lit up with hues of green and pink as "Wicked" takes over.
2 years 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 years 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.
2 years 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.
2 years 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.
2 years ago
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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.
2 years ago