Holidays

Health

Health officials urge caution as holidays near

Holiday season is right around the corner, the third since the Covid-19 pandemic began. And, once again, health officials are nervous about how the health care system will fare as people gather and viruses spread.

Arts & Life

How these local chefs are celebrating Thanksgiving

Next week is Thanksgiving, so we're taking a few minutes to get in the mood.

Environment

How to keep your holiday cheer out of landfills

You can help keep garbage and recycling workers jolly by following these simple tips.

Where to get out of the dangerous cold around Seattle

Freezing temperatures and possible snow are in the forecast for Seattle this weekend and next week. Some cities around the region will open severe weather shelters for people experiencing homelessness to escape the cold.

Arts & Life

Casual Friday: A very Krampus Christmas

It's Christmas Eve! Lots of folks are hoping for snow this weekend, everyone is hoping Omicron doesn't show up uninvited. Plus, Leavenworth is the new front on the "War on Christmas," according to one guy with a Bratwurst stand at least. We dig into it all with Jeannie Yandel, host of Battle Tactics for your Sexist Workplace, and Libby Denkmann, host of a new KUOW show, Soundside.

Business

With Buy Nothing, find free gifts in your neighborhood faster than Amazon Prime

Some holiday taboos are being blown open this year, through a wave of 'Buy Nothing'

Arts & Life

Noche Buena: Tacoma chef shares her family’s Christmas Eve tradition

Noche Buena is about family gatherings and food for the Filipino community. One Tacoma chef shares her family's Noche Buena traditions.

Arts & Life

A Nutcracker performance that will be less overwhelming, for people with sensory issues

Snowflakes and sugar-plum ferries will dance across the stage as usual, but the show will be altered to have less crash, bang and strobe elements.