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The Boeing Bust Wasn't Just a One Time Thing

Seattle has never been able to resist the promise of riches from its corporate giants.

05/12/2025 By Thomas Kohnstamm

Well Well Well

Can You Still Find Meaning in Ancient Music?

This centuries-old monastic practice is also a longtime Seattle tradition.

05/06/2025 By Haley Shapley

Book Club

The Fight to Keep Seattle Schools Open Isn’t New

Life imitates art in our book club selection Supersonic.

05/05/2025 By Thomas Kohnstamm

Book Club

Introducing Seattle Met's Very First Book Club

We're going Supersonic.

04/28/2025 By Thomas Kohnstamm

Poetic

Three Poems by Troy Osaki

The latest in Seattle Met's poetry series.

04/22/2025 By Troy Osaki Illustrations by Rumi Hara

The Beat Goes On

Inside Seattle’s Longest-Running Jazz Gig

Bassist Phil Sparks has turned Latona Pub into home for more than 20 years. 

04/10/2025 By Eric Olson

Child’s Play

25 Things to Do with Kids in 2025

The best places to climb, ride, laze, fly, and have fun in Seattle right now.

04/09/2025 By Naomi Tomky and Seattle Met Staff Illustrations by James Clapham

Branching Out

Our Favorite Libraries In and Around Seattle

Books, get your books here.  

03/20/2025 By Seattle Met Staff

Don’t Stream It’s Over

The World Needs Scarecrow Video Now More Than Ever

It’s about more than preserving film history. It’s cool kid culture.

03/20/2025 By Allison Williams

Animal Style

The Best Zoos and Aquariums of Western Washington

This is where the wild things are.

03/13/2025 By Allison Williams

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Can Hugo House Write Its Next Chapter?

The story of Seattle’s literary nonprofit is the story of the city itself.

02/24/2025 By Emily White

Trivial Pursuit

The Seattleite's Guide to Bar Trivia

Fire up your brains and grab a beer. Here's your guide to dozens of trivia nights around the city.

02/20/2025 By Seattle Met Staff

Book Time

When in Doubt, Trust a Peak Pick

The cult classic library program has won over Seattle readers. Who is making the selections?

02/20/2025 By Taylor McKenzie Gerlach

Local Letters

A Big Seattle Reading List

An alphabetized list of books—recent releases, stone-cold classics—from Washingtonians past and present.

02/18/2025 By Stefan Milne and Seattle Met Staff

The Classroom

At Seattle Children’s Hospital, Writing Classes Keep Hope Alive

Ann Teplick has been teaching at the hospital since 2011. 

02/17/2025 By Danielle Hayden

Triple X

HUMP! Film Festival Brought Porn to the People—and Vice Versa

Twenty years in, the unique celebration of homemade erotica has transcended the old dirty-movie theater.

02/14/2025 By Taylor McKenzie Gerlach

All Grown Up

Seattle Children’s Theatre Turns 50

"At our core, we are here for community.”

02/06/2025 By Malia Alexander

City in Motion

Yonny Is the Hottest Seattle Hip-Hop Artist You’ve Never Heard Of

At least not yet.

02/04/2025 By Eric Olson Photography by Chona Kasinger

Mark Your Calendar

How to Celebrate Black History Month in Seattle

Readings, performances, and exhibits on Black history fill this month with reflection and learning.

01/28/2025 By Taylor McKenzie Gerlach

tome travels

Best Bookstores to Visit on a Washington Road Trip

Why go anywhere without a good place to stock up on books?

01/10/2025 By Taylor McKenzie Gerlach and Allison Williams

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