Local 5 rounded up five events taking place in Des Moines this weekend that are sure to be the bright spot of your week.

The tale of two groups of sailors stranded on an island south of New Zealand provides a case study of what to do — and not to ...

The start of a new year prompts many of us to cast an eye around for a little fresh style inspiration. What might come as a ...

A couple of weeks ago, the doorbell-camera app on my phone flashed an alert: There is motion at your front door. This was ...

In my part of Alaska, not far from Anchorage, winter solstice is always a dark day, but not because of the lack of light.

Seattle Times readers were asked whether they curse or embrace the darkness of winter. Over 300 responded with their advice and anecdotes — here are some of our favorites.

The lights appear within what is known as an aurora oval, a belt that roughly rings the Earth’s geomagnetic poles, said ...

I’m starting to breathe a sigh of relief. I’m off for a short ski trip next week and, having booked it back in November, I ...

A winter storm rolled into Arkansas Thursday and brought with it snow to the majority of western and central Arkansas. Many ...

Flurries possible Sunday into Monday as a system moves through the Midwest Staying below normal through most of the extended forecast Little to no snow chances next week PLANNING THE NEXT 24 HOURS ...