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The Hiram M. Chittenden Locks in Ballard early on a sunny day in 2022.

A deep dive into Seattle’s beloved Ballard Locks

The Hiram M. Chittenden Locks in Ballard early on a sunny day in 2022.

October 21, 2023, 6:02am Latest News

Three years ago, a Washington state senator from Ferndale introduced a bill to study the costs and benefits of breaching the Ballard Locks. Read story

In America, rumors related to the creature most call Bigfoot stem from 1958 reporting in Northern California's Humboldt Times, when journalist Andrew Genzoli highlighted reports from loggers who claimed to find mysteriously large footprints.

Supposed Bigfoot sightings still inspire hunt for the possible

In America, rumors related to the creature most call Bigfoot stem from 1958 reporting in Northern California's Humboldt Times, when journalist Andrew Genzoli highlighted reports from loggers who claimed to find mysteriously large footprints.

October 21, 2023, 6:02am Entertainment

Most people might never be willing to say they believe in the existence Bigfoot — but many will still happily entertain the idea that this massive bipedal creature could be out there, thoroughly able to enjoy speculating about a scene in which an ambiguous hairy figure lumbers over rugged terrain.… Read story

A cluster of ripe cherries on a coffee (Coffea arabica) plant. The cherries contain seeds, or beans, which can be roasted or toasted for brewing into coffee.

How to grow your coffee indoors

A cluster of ripe cherries on a coffee (Coffea arabica) plant. The cherries contain seeds, or beans, which can be roasted or toasted for brewing into coffee.

October 21, 2023, 6:01am Life

About 20 years ago, while on vacation in Nashville, Tenn., I saw my first coffee plant growing inside a greenhouse. I was fascinated to learn that its red “cherries” grew in bunches and that each cherry contained two seeds, which are what we call coffee beans. Read story

‘Love locks’ may be from the heart, but heartless to wildlife

October 21, 2023, 5:53am Life

Couples planning to add a love lock to any fencing at the Grand Canyon in Arizona should think again, park officials say. Read story

With return to travel, hotel rates skyrocketing in some cities

October 21, 2023, 5:52am Life

Hotel room rates in major cities from Boston to Mumbai are expected to jump by double digits, even after predictions that prices were finally hitting a ceiling, according to a new report. Read story

Expand horizons with other-worldly trips

October 21, 2023, 5:51am Life

Expand your family’s horizons with other-worldly adventures. Here are five to consider: Read story

Visitors line up to enter the birthplace of Walt Disney at the corner of North Tripp Avenue and West Palmer Street in Chicago's Hermosa neighborhood.

Disney’s childhood home in Chicago opens doors for tours

Visitors line up to enter the birthplace of Walt Disney at the corner of North Tripp Avenue and West Palmer Street in Chicago's Hermosa neighborhood.

October 21, 2023, 5:50am Life

In Chicago’s Hermosa neighborhood, a modest two-story home sits on North Tripp Avenue. While typically unassuming, dozens of people lined up outside it Sunday, some in clothes featuring Mickey Mouse, waiting for a chance to peek inside the green and gray wood cottage. Read story

Before you take out your rake or leaf blower for the season, you might want to consider something other than a wholesale clear out.

Mowing autumn leaves provides natural mulch

Before you take out your rake or leaf blower for the season, you might want to consider something other than a wholesale clear out.

October 14, 2023, 6:13am Life

It’s only a matter of time before the leaves change colors and fall to the ground, which means it’s almost time for leaf cleanup season. Read story

An aerial view of Astoria, Ore.

10 scenic stops along the Oregon Coast Highway

An aerial view of Astoria, Ore.

October 14, 2023, 6:10am Life

The 75-mile stretch along Oregon’s Highway 101 from Astoria to Tillamook offers a day trip full of surprises. Also known as the Oregon Coast Highway, this route can be accessed a couple of hours from Portland and includes traversing the Northern Oregon Coast Range. Read story

Almond Roca heads around a bend on the conveyor belt into the chocolate coating machine at candymaker Brown and Haley's Tacoma Wash. plant on Monday, June 12, 2000. J.C. Haley teamed up with candymaker and store owner  Harry L. Brown to start the company in 1914.

Tacoma’s favorite candy celebrates 100 years of yum

Almond Roca heads around a bend on the conveyor belt into the chocolate coating machine at candymaker Brown and Haley's Tacoma Wash. plant on Monday, June 12, 2000. J.C. Haley teamed up with candymaker and store owner  Harry L. Brown to start the company in 1914.

October 14, 2023, 6:05am Food

Tacoma was a chocolate town. Read story