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Service dogs helping veterans with PTSD

Ahead of Veterans Day, FOX 13 Seattle met with a U.S. Coast Guard veteran, who wants to highlight how helpful service dogs can be for those with post-traumatic stress disorder.

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Meet Magoo – The Toy Squeaker!

Meet Magoo – an 7-year-old male Boxer mix from Seattle Humane. My foster family says I’m super chill and I have a calming energy. I’m really sweet, well mannered and a joy to hang out with! I’m very affectionate and I love to snuggle, cuddle and hang out with kids. I’m up for anything and just go with the flow! Walk? Yes. Hike? Yes. Snuggle? Yes. You name it, I’m there! Not to toot my own horn, but I am GREAT on a leash! I’m super smart! I already know “sit”, “down”, “paw”, “out”, “walk” and I’m eager to learn more! I do love a good treat and I’m ready to share snacks with you! I love to play and my favorite toy is one that squeaks! Some quotes from my walking team and my foster mom: “Magoo is a really good boy”, “I walked Magoo today and he was great, as usual”, “Magoo is a calm, well-mannered very pleasant walking companion”

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Why DORIS Should Be on Your Seattle Cocktail Radar

From the hospitality veterans behind some of Seattle’s most recognizable restaurant and gathering spaces, DORIS is an intimate, design-forward destination where classic cocktails, thoughtful food, and meaningful connections take center stage. Seattle’s Pioneer Square has no shortage of history, but its latest addition is giving the neighborhood something distinctly...

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UPDATE: Seattle Parks says new Hiawatha play area is partly open – but visitors say it’s not

12:28 PM: On this dry (so far) day, you have a chance to test part of the new Hiawatha play area! Here’s the announcement from Seattle Parks:. (Seattle Parks and Recreation photo) Seattle Parks and Recreation is happy to announce that the new play area at Hiawatha Playfield is...

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WA State Ferries open winter reservations; expect high demand

SEATTLE - Passengers expecting to travel along Washington's ferry system this winter can begin booking reservations to stow their vehicle aboard the vessels today, Nov. 10. Starting at 10 a.m., passengers can use the state's online ticketing system to book their tickets from Dec. 27 to March 20, 2027. Officials...

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La Mar + Woodinville Whiskey Co. = A Special Dinner Event

The collaborative dinner series at La Mar, featuring local wineries and distilleries, is a culinary adventure worth taking. On Nov. 13, La Mar will join forces with Woodinville Whiskey Co. Chef Kaoru Chang has been developing this year’s dinners around the global narrative of shared heritage inspired by wineries that reflect aspects of Spain, Peru, and Washington. The dinner with Woodinville Whiskey is a holiday homecoming, which will reflect a New American approach to the special menu. What has been named one of the 50 greatest whiskeys of the 21st century by luxury list-maker the Robb Report, a selection of Woodinville’s core whiskeys as well as surprise offerings are being paired with Chang’s vibrant cuisine.

Woodinville, WA · 3d

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Experience a unique night out in Seattle at this Japanese-style listening bar in Ballard

Looking for a Seattle night out that’s a little different from the usual bar scene? Shibuya HiFi in Ballard is turning up the volume on vinyl culture, pairing expertly crafted cocktails with high-fidelity sound systems and thoughtfully curated music sessions. Located at 4912 Leary Ave NW, Shibuya HiFi is...

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Ruby’s Restaurant at Pike Place Market is Seattle’s new go-to spot for veggie-focused fare: Here’s what to order

Pike Place Market has a fresh new addition for diners looking for creative, vegetable-forward fare. Ruby’s Restaurant, which opened in October 2026, is bringing a Pacific Northwest-inspired approach to the market’s dining scene, with a menu that puts seasonal vegetables front and center. Whether you’re stopping in for morning coffee and a pastry or settling in for a fresh lunch, Ruby’s offers a welcoming spot to enjoy thoughtfully prepared food with a focus on local ingredients and sustainability.

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Two Seattle screenings of Portland-filmed feature ‘A Simple Machine’ already sold out

Filmed in Portland, A Simple Machine is a feature film about a young man struggling under debt who “makes a series of radically frugal lifestyle choices without telling his girlfriend that he’s going to fix up an old bike and go off the grid,” according to the film’s synopsis. The trailer looks great, with a grainy black-and-white style and intriguing dialog. “This is not just a ‘bike film,’” the promotional team said in an email to Seattle Bike Blog about the upcoming screening. “It’s a film where the bike is the philosophy.”

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Salvaged Reverb Wins Best Documentary in Austin

(Robert Lang, photo by Brandon Voges, courtesy of Brian Craig Hinderberger) Salvaged Reverb: Inside the Legendary Robert Lang Studios has won Best Documentary at the 2026 Austin Short Film Festival. Directed by Bend filmmaker Brian Craig Hinderberger, the short takes audiences inside the handmade recording studio in Shoreline, Washington, that became part of Pacific Northwest music history.

Shoreline, WA · 2d

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Seven Washington Small-Town Spots Where Locals Still Grab Pie After Church

Sunday mornings in small-town Washington often end the same way, with a slice of pie and a cup of coffee. The habit is simple, but it keeps main streets busy and old bakeries humming along. This list covers seven real spots, from island pie shops to mountain roadside cafes, that...

Washington · 3d

MyNorthwest.com

‘The prices here are outrageous’: Gee and Ursula discuss Seattle dining costs as her favorite restaurant closes

KIRO host Ursula Reutin’s favorite Seattle restaurant is closing, and KIRO host Gee Scott sees a broader problem behind the struggles facing local dining spots: Customers cannot keep absorbing higher prices. On “The Gee and Ursula Show” on KIRO Newsradio, Ursula shared that Revel, the Fremont restaurant where she...

Seattle, WA · 4d

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Behind The Counter At Spud Fish & Chips On Alki, Seattle Has Fried Cod Since 1935

Some Seattle traditions are old enough to remember when the beach was quieter and lunch came from a tiny window by the sand. One of them started in 1935 as a small walk-up stand, and it is still frying cod for beach walkers today. Families have made special trips for...

Seattle, WA · 3d

My Ballard

Annual salmon run underway at Carkeek Park

The annual salmon run in Piper’s Creek has started in Carkeek Park, where hundreds of chum and coho battle their way upstream to spawn each year. The Piper’s Creek salmon run is a big attraction in November, when the numbers of salmon are typically at their peak in the creek. Most days, you can see salmon thrashing in the creek as they swim to spawning grounds, a process that starts in late October and finishes in early December.

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Silent Seattle spa The Ladies Room hopes community support can help it stay open

Sometimes, all you need is a couple of hours to yourself. No phone, no distractions, no endless to-do list. Just a warm sauna, a cozy robe and a little peace and quiet. That's exactly what Christy Reneé Donnelly wanted to create when she opened The Ladies Room, a silent spa in Seattle's Greenwood neighborhood.

Seattle, WA · 3d

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These 3 Books Will Stir Your Soul — and Whet Your Appetite

Drop into a King County Library System library near you or visit its website to browse books, attend events, access resources, and more. After spending his childhood running freely on the reservation, Apache chef Nephi Craig found himself falling into addiction in his teens. When he eventually received a felony DUI conviction, he was given a choice: prison or education. So, he enrolled in a community college culinary program and changed the trajectory of his life. Craig doesn’t spare himself as he details his lifelong struggles with substance abuse, but he also savors the grounding quality of cooking and reconnecting to the Indigenous cuisine that were both key to his recovery. This is a gritty but hopeful ode to moving past survival and celebrating life.

King County, WA · 2d

KOMO News

Actress Julianne Moore talks importance of brain health during Alzheimer's Awareness Month

SEATTLE — November is Alzheimer's Awareness Month, an important time to think about brain health and the steps that people can take to understand and prioritize it as they age. Academy Award-winning actress Julianne Moore gained a deep understanding of the impact of Alzheimer's disease while preparing for her...