DW: German defense minister lambasted over NYE Ukraine message German media has mocked a “tone-deaf” video put out by Defense Minister Christine Lambrecht. She was slammed for discussing the war in Ukraine as people set off fireworks. …
Rant and Rave: Reader irked by trash pickup delays
RANT to my waste company for their late service-interruption announcements. We can all see it’s snowing but we struggle to get our containers out, not wanting to chance missing a pickup. Your website says a notice will be posted by 9 a.m. if ther…
On transportation, WA Legislature looks to tackle safety, equity, inflation
With the 2022 death toll on Washington roads likely around 700, lawmakers will be looking hard at improving safety, while also taking on rising project costs.
The best and worst airlines of 2022 for customer services
Travel Troubleshooter What are the best airlines of the year for customer service? Ask passengers, and they’ll mention favorites like JetBlue and Southwest (despite that airline’s recent holiday meltdown). And they’ll criticize legacy…
Sponsored: Tips for managing your money better in the new year
Evaluating and adjusting your saving and spending habits can go a long way in helping you hit your targets.
Three Seattle stats I’ll be watching in 2023
Three areas to keep an eye on in 2023: Seattle’s downtown workforce, the city’s population growth and the costs of goods and services, writes the FYI Guy.
Our bodies make collagen. Do we need to eat it too?
The bottom line is that collagen supplements appear to be safe but the claims far exceed any actual evidence, Carrie Dennett writes.
Here’s what the WA Legislature expects to tackle on climate and environment in 2023
The 2023 Legislature is expected to debate how to spend money raised by the state’s carbon-pricing program, speed up siting of renewable energy projects and work to remove toxics from cosmetics.
Debra Ann Byrd makes space for artists of color in Shakespeare
Debra Ann Byrd’s solo show “The World’s a Stage: Becoming Othello, A Black Girl’s Journey” opens at Seattle Shakespeare Company Jan. 6.
Embrace ‘The Big Dark’: A photo essay of Seattle’s shortest day of the year
This is what winter in the Pacific Northwest looks like on the day with the shortest period of daylight: A photo essay by The Seattle Times’ staff photographers