Friday, December 3, 2021

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Coronavirus daily news updates, December 3: What to know today about COVID-19 in the Seattle area, Washington state and the world

Posted: 03 Dec 2021 06:31 AM PST


We're updating this page with the latest news about the COVID-19 pandemic and its effects on the Seattle area, the Pacific Northwest and the world, including stats about the spread of the coronavirus in Washington state.

Take a self-guided walking (and munching) tour of Seattle’s ‘Bagel-muda Triangle’

Posted: 03 Dec 2021 06:00 AM PST


It's the golden age of bagels on Capitol Hill, with a range of solid options for the treats. Connecting favorites like Eltana, Westman's and Rubinstein Bagels on a vaguely bagel-shaped loop makes a nice 4.6-mile walk — great for walking off bagels.

An Everett couple maps out more than 500 Pacific Northwest holiday light displays

Posted: 03 Dec 2021 06:00 AM PST


Everett couple Jason and Diana Pittman love holiday light displays — so much so that they've created a Google map with hundreds of light displays across the Pacific Northwest region.

12 things to do in the Seattle area this weekend

Posted: 03 Dec 2021 06:00 AM PST


Check out our list of outdoor happenings, local events, food recommendations and other activities for this weekend in the Seattle area.

Rant and Rave: Reader thanks stranger for returned wallet

Posted: 03 Dec 2021 06:00 AM PST


RANT to the crab-fishing paddleboarder at Alki who cursed at me for pointing out that he had far more than a legal limit of crabs. Those crabs belong to all of us, and there are rules for a reason. RAVE to the good Samaritan who picked my daughter's wallet up off the street in South […]

How to protect your travel plans from COVID chaos

Posted: 03 Dec 2021 05:03 AM PST


As the scientific community works to understand the omicron variant of the coronavirus, travel advisers are finding their workloads increasing. But even without a professional, the everyday traveler can take plenty of measures to protect a trip.

What COVID omicron variant means for your holiday travel

Posted: 03 Dec 2021 05:00 AM PST


When it comes to travel this holiday season, will the omicron variant have an impact? And should you cancel your plans right now? Here is what you need to know.

Seattle is the No. 1 coffee city! Or wait, are we third? Why we even care

Posted: 02 Dec 2021 07:09 AM PST


Perhaps most insulting of all is the list of best coffee cities by Lazy Trips, which does not even mention Seattle. Helsinki, Finland, London, England, Wellington, New Zealand and Portland claim the top spots.

Coronavirus daily news updates, December 2: What to know today about COVID-19 in the Seattle area, Washington state and the world

Posted: 02 Dec 2021 06:41 AM PST


We're updating this page with the latest news about the COVID-19 pandemic and its effects on the Seattle area, the Pacific Northwest and the world, including stats about the spread of the coronavirus in Washington state.

At this Little Free Bakery in Seattle, a Magnolia resident sets out sweet treats for her neighbors

Posted: 02 Dec 2021 06:00 AM PST


This newest riff on the Little Free Library is the sweetest idea ever: Magnolia resident Lanne Rosebrook Stauffer stocks her Little Free Bakery with freshly baked, made-from-scratch goodies.

Peek inside The Crocodile’s new space as the storied Seattle music venue reopens

Posted: 02 Dec 2021 06:00 AM PST


The new Seattle location of The Crocodile, the storied club where bands like Pearl Jam and Nirvana played in the '90s, reopened this week in Belltown. And with more performance spaces, a restaurant, a bar and even hotel rooms, it feels like much more than a music venue.

Enjoy the magic of winter at Snowflake Lane in Bellevue, plus other things to do this week

Posted: 02 Dec 2021 06:00 AM PST


Did you know there's a place in Bellevue where it snows every night? Snowflake Lane fills the streets with falling snow, dazzling lights and more. Or check out a holiday market, a cookie decorating class or other in-person and virtual happenings.

Rant and Rave: Reader expresses disdain for pets in businesses

Posted: 02 Dec 2021 06:00 AM PST


RANT to coffee shops (Starbucks!), supermarkets (Safeway!) and food establishments that allow pets into their places, sniffing at foods with wet noses and wagging their hair-filled tails (hairs end up on food and in drinks). It’s unsanitary. Why are store owners and employees so afraid to remind pet owners that only service dogs, with approved […]

Mask making your glasses fog up in winter? These tips can help you see clearly

Posted: 02 Dec 2021 05:00 AM PST


As the weather gets colder and mask wearing continues, those who wear glasses may face an unwelcome challenge. Here's what to do to prevent your glasses from fogging up this winter.

Trump could pocket $100 million in deal for money-losing D.C. hotel

Posted: 02 Dec 2021 04:12 AM PST


The sale of the hotel would net Donald Trump a hefty profit, probably $100 million or more. That would provide a rate of return that many hedge fund managers would envy, thanks to a market that is snapping up hotels.

China clears Boeing 737 Max to fly again

Posted: 02 Dec 2021 03:19 AM PST


China's air regulator has cleared the Boeing 737 Max to return to flying with technical upgrades more than two years after the plane was grounded worldwide following two fatal crashes.

Germany locks unvaccinated out of public life; mandate looms

Posted: 02 Dec 2021 02:22 AM PST


German Chancellor Angela Merkel says people who aren't vaccinated will soon be excluded from nonessential stores, restaurants and sports and cultural venues.

Tel Aviv is priciest city, outranking Paris in new report

Posted: 02 Dec 2021 02:05 AM PST


Residents of Israel's seaside metropolis Tel Aviv have for years complained of how expensive it is, with living costs taking a chunk out of their paychecks.

Japan retracts new flight bookings ban after criticisms

Posted: 01 Dec 2021 07:39 PM PST


Japan says it has retracted a ban on new incoming international flight bookings to defend against the new variant of the coronavirus only a day after the policy was announced.

Biden plans to extend mask mandates for travelers through March

Posted: 01 Dec 2021 06:14 PM PST


President Joe Biden will extend until mid-March a requirement that travelers wear masks on airplanes, trains and buses and at airports and transit stations, a person familiar with the decision said Wednesday night.

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