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Tacoma zoo features plants, too

September 2, 2023, 5:52am Latest News

Step aside, tigers and polar bears. Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium has a plant collection that some might consider just as interesting as its critters. Read story

Gasoline prices are displayed on a pump at a Conoco station Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2023, in Copper Mountain, Colo. A jump in energy prices has rekindled some of the inflation pressures underlying the economy.

Pump prices hit pause before Labor Day weekend

Gasoline prices are displayed on a pump at a Conoco station Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2023, in Copper Mountain, Colo. A jump in energy prices has rekindled some of the inflation pressures underlying the economy.

September 1, 2023, 7:28am Business

After rallying for seven straight weeks, gas prices across the nation lost their luster in August, which means drivers are expected to save pennies at the pump this Labor Day weekend. Read story

Pet-friendly hotels can be doggone refreshing.

Top 4 pet-friendly hotel chains in U.S.

Pet-friendly hotels can be doggone refreshing.

September 1, 2023, 6:05am Life

As a pet parent, I know how distressing it is when heading out on a trip to have to leave your furry, four-legged family members behind. It can cause you to wonder whether you actually want to go on a vacation at all. And, of course, the pain and anxiety… Read story

A couple waits for transportation at Terminal 5 at LAX on Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2023, in Los Angeles. With Labor Day weekend just days away, airports and roadways are expected to be busy as tens of thousands of Southern Californians travel out of town.

Travelers hoping to enjoy one last summer fling over Labor Day weekend should expect lots of company

A couple waits for transportation at Terminal 5 at LAX on Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2023, in Los Angeles. With Labor Day weekend just days away, airports and roadways are expected to be busy as tens of thousands of Southern Californians travel out of town.

August 31, 2023, 7:55am Business

By some measures, air travelers have enjoyed a less stressful summer than last year, but canceled flights remain elevated as airlines face their last big test of the prime vacation season: Labor Day weekend. Read story

Alaska Airlines launches mobile passport verification

August 29, 2023, 7:33am Business

Alaska Airlines international travelers can now skip one check-in step at the airport: Having an airline agent verify their passports. Read story

Southwest Airlines ticketing ramp agents work at a check in desk July 26 at Dallas Love Field Airport. (Smiley N.

Summer air travel woes persist

Southwest Airlines ticketing ramp agents work at a check in desk July 26 at Dallas Love Field Airport. (Smiley N.

August 26, 2023, 6:04am Life

Kelechi Jaavaid’s flight home to Minneapolis in June was delayed, then canceled, forcing him to take an overnight bus to return home from Milwaukee. Read story

A North American black bear.

Bears scaling Yosemite’s Half Dome: What to do if you meet

A North American black bear.

August 26, 2023, 6:02am Life

Climbers who summit Yosemite’s Half Dome can expect panoramic views of the national park’s luscious valley — but now park rangers say they might also spot traces of black bears, or even the animal itself. Read story

Extend kindness on next vacation

August 26, 2023, 6:00am Life

As poet and author Maya Angelou encouraged, we can all “be a rainbow in someone’s world.” And, today, a single act of kindness can go a long way toward brightening someone’s day. Read story

Crowds watch Beatriz Muniz of Seattle ride a wave at Lakeside Surf on June 13 in Chelan.

Head to coastal Westport or inland Chelan to try hand in pursuit of the perfect wave

Crowds watch Beatriz Muniz of Seattle ride a wave at Lakeside Surf on June 13 in Chelan.

August 26, 2023, 6:00am Latest News

Paddle, sail, swim, water ski, row, wakeboard, scuba dive, whitewater kayak, windsurf, kiteboard. Between our lakes, rivers and Puget Sound, you can do just about any water sport imaginable in Greater Seattle, with one notable exception: traditional surfing. If you want to capture that fleeting feeling of riding a wave… Read story

Commuters on a Circle Line tube train at Westminster Underground station on July 19, 2021, in London.

Travelers warned as thefts in London Underground rise

Commuters on a Circle Line tube train at Westminster Underground station on July 19, 2021, in London.

August 26, 2023, 6:00am Life

The number of pickpocket thefts on the London Underground has more than doubled since 2021 with the city’s Central line being the worst hit of the entire system. Read story