GIVING EVERY DAY

Local Organizations Worth Donating To

’Tis the season to give—especially after the year we’ve had.

12/03/2024 By Seattle Met Staff

ICYMI

The Weirdest Seattle News of 2024

A Sue Bird Barbie, escaped zebras, and the end of both Bartell's and the Pac 12.

11/18/2024 By Eric Nusbaum and Seattle Met Staff

Muddy Boots

Shoulder Season Hikes for National Take a Hike Day

No, we don't know why it's in November.

11/15/2024 By Allison Williams and Seattle Met Staff

Eastside Dining Guide

The Best Restaurants in Kirkland

New and old. Upscale and casual. Lake views and mall views.

11/05/2024 By Allecia Vermillion and Seattle Met Staff

Eastside Dining Guide

The Best Restaurants in Bellevue

The haunts. The holes in the wall. The high-rises.

11/05/2024 By Allecia Vermillion and Seattle Met Staff

Over There

Eastside Towns, Then and Now

The suburbs—all grown up.

10/25/2024 By Seattle Met Staff

The Feast Side

The Eastside's 10 Best Restaurants

From a sandwich shop to sushi bar and beyond, these are the top places to eat in Bellevue, Issaquah, Mercer Island, and Redmond.

10/24/2024 By Naomi Tomky and Seattle Met Staff

Sugarcoat It

These Local Candy Shops Are Pretty Sweet

Just in time for spooky season (but here year-round).

10/16/2024 By Seattle Met Staff

Seattle Dining Guide

Seattle’s Best Vegan and Plant-Based Restaurants

Whatever term you use, these spots embrace flavor and avoid animal products entirely.

09/25/2024 By Naomi Tomky and Allecia Vermillion

Seattle Dining Guide

Best Seattle Pizza by Neighborhood

Delicate pies. Sturdy slices. Everything in between.

09/18/2024 By Naomi Tomky, Allecia Vermillion, and Seattle Met Staff Photography by Amber Fouts

Under the Pyramid

Climate Pledge Arena Concert and Event Guide

The biggest artists, acts, and special events to grace the Seattle Center stage this year.

09/13/2024 By Seattle Met Staff

Tip Jar

Don't Be That Bar Patron

Some bar-going etiquette for our current moment: how much to tip, what qualifies as a dive, and why dogs are complicated.

08/21/2024 By Seattle Met Staff

Bar Guide

A Neighborhood Bar for Every Neighborhood

Our favorite dives, die-hards, and cozy hangs, by neighborhood.

08/07/2024 By Meg van Huygen With Seattle Met Staff

Fruit by the Foot

Where to Find U-Pick Berry Farms around Seattle

Get them straight from the source.

06/21/2024 By Seattle Met Staff

Jubilation

How to Celebrate Juneteenth in Seattle

It may be our newest federal holiday, but the traditions run deep.

06/14/2024 By Seattle Met Staff

Destination Guide

The San Juans: Rugged Beauty, Artful Food

Washington’s special, secluded archipelago is a tiny realm barely tucked into Puget Sound’s pocket. And it's ripe for exploration.

05/24/2024 By Seattle Met Staff

Roll Up

Trailhead Direct Restarts Bus Service to Hiking Trails

Forget parking. The peaks just off I-90 become much more accessible with seasonal public transit back for summer 2024—including the return of a second route.

05/23/2024 By Taylor McKenzie Gerlach and Seattle Met Staff

The Mountain

An Insider’s Guide to Visiting Mount Rainier National Park

Hiking trails, visitor centers, and other spectacular reasons to head to our friendly local volcano.

04/29/2024 By Allison Williams and Seattle Met Staff

Neighborhood Dining Guide

Where to Eat on Phinney Ridge

This used to be a low-key neighborhood for dining. Then—boom.

04/15/2024 By Seattle Met Staff

Dining Guide

The Best Breakfasts in Seattle

Why save waffles for the weekend?

04/08/2024 By Seattle Met Staff