Seattle mayor Makekin in the last week the City Council submitted infrastructure construction projects on the sale of bonds authorized. This bond legislation supported by as much as 77% of Seattle voters passed, will be used to Seattle seawall constructio
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NASCAR may be the big race this weekend, but next weekend is for even more hardcore race fans, who head to Las Vegas for The Mint 400. The Mint was known as the toughest off-road race when it began in 1967, and today's it's still the biggest. The e
Continue reading >>The parents of a teenage girl who was run over and killed by two emergency vehicles after an Asiana Airlines crash have filed a claim against the city of San Francisco, saying rescuers were reckless and poorly trained.
Continue reading >>The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention this week updated an advisory warning travelers to St. Martin and a handful of other Caribbean countries about the recent spread of chikungunya through mosquitoes infected with the illness. Chikungu
Continue reading >>Some alcohol, an argument, a flight diversion, a court appearance and a fine -- just another day in the world of celebrity air travel. Jennifer Lauren, niece of fashion designer Ralph Lauren, pleaded guilty Wednesday to a charge of "being intoxicated t
Continue reading >>Intrepid travelers need not leave the United States to find distinctive cities, spectacular open spaces and wide beaches to explore. Lonely Planet's top 10 U.S. destinations for 2014 are all available without clearing customs, including long-beloved de
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