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Holy Cross Parish opens in Mattawa

MATTAWA — The Catholic population of Mattawa pulled off a remarkable feat, Yakima Bishop Joseph Tyson said. “Fo…

Updated 5 years, 8 months ago
Happy places: Greenhouse owners discuss how plants fare after first frost

Greenhouses in the area, and the plants they house, have seen their first tests in recent weeks, with temperatures dropping and even a few snowflakes falling.

Updated 5 years, 8 months ago
Europe's Christmas dilemma: risk empty chairs next year?

BRUSSELS (AP) — Please leave a chair empty at this year's family Christmas dinner as a precaution, or face the possibility of having that chair empty forever.

Updated 5 years, 8 months ago
Empty seats, delivered feasts as virus changes Thanksgiving

Vivian Zayas can’t keep herself from scrolling through photos of last Thanksgiving, when her mother stood at the stove to make a big pot of rice and beans and then took a seat at the edge of the table.

Updated 5 years, 8 months ago
In Santa's mailbag, a peek into children's pandemic worries

LIBOURNE, France (AP) — Jim, from Taiwan, slipped a face mask inside the greeting card he sent to Santa and marked “I (heart) u." Alina, 5, asked in her Santa letter written with an adult's help that he please use …

Updated 5 years, 8 months ago
Holiday trends to watch: Adult Play-Doh; stores that ship

NEW YORK (AP) — The pandemic is turning this into a holiday shopping season like no other.

Updated 5 years, 8 months ago
Excerpts of letters sent to Santa

Excerpts from letters sent to Santa that have been received by his sorting office in France:

Updated 5 years, 8 months ago
Over head upkeep: Why to get a roof inspected before winter sets in

Take care of your roof. So it can take care of you.

Updated 5 years, 8 months ago
Europe's Christmas dilemma: risk empty chairs next year?

BRUSSELS (AP) — Please leave a chair empty at this year's family Christmas dinner as a precaution, or face the possibility of having that chair empty forever.

Updated 5 years, 8 months ago
Empty seats, delivered feasts as virus changes Thanksgiving

Vivian Zayas can’t keep herself from scrolling through photos of last Thanksgiving, when her mother stood at the stove to make a big pot of rice and beans and then took a seat at the edge of the table.

Updated 5 years, 8 months ago
In Santa's mailbag, a peek into children's pandemic worries

LIBOURNE, France (AP) — Jim, from Taiwan, slipped a face mask inside the greeting card he sent to Santa and marked “I (heart) u." Alina, 5, asked in her Santa letter written with an adult's help that he please use …

Updated 5 years, 8 months ago
Edmunds: Black Friday car deals may not be as bountiful

Once a novel concept in dealership marketing, Black Friday car deals have become as common as the TV deals at your local big-box store. While the savings on new cars aren’t that dramatic — no 70% off fire sales her…

Updated 5 years, 8 months ago
Rocky the Christmas tree stowaway owl returns to the wild

SAUGERTIES, N.Y. (AP) — Rocky the stowaway owl is back in the wild.

Updated 5 years, 8 months ago
When to donate rewards to charity and when to give cash

If you’re looking to give to charity this holiday season but don’t want to dip into your bank account, donating unused credit card rewards, hotel points and airline miles can be a helpful alternative. In some cases…

Updated 5 years, 8 months ago
Lights, camera, sell: Retailers want you to watch and shop

NEW YORK (AP) — When Jenna Powell gets in front of a camera, she can sell $10,000 worth of sparkly dresses and tie-dye hoodies in 40 minutes.

Updated 5 years, 8 months ago
Pandemic gave locals fleeting taste of a tourist-free Hawaii

HONOLULU (AP) — Line-Noue Memea Kruse lives on Oahu's famed North Shore, where marveling at sea turtles, epic waves and sunsets that paint the sky orange and purple are a must for many tourists in Hawaii.