Weird Wild Wonderful Weather, Explained

How to thrive amid the forces that make Seattle green, gray, and, yes, magical. Plus: churros, dentists, dogs, a guide to Spokane, and the start of the Katie Wilson era.

In this issue:

Arts & Culture

Trading Places

A Seattle Author Uncovers a Secret History of World War II

Evelyn Iritani’s Safe Passage shares an untold story of civilian lives and global diplomacy.

03/05/2026 By Eric Olson

Poetic

Bird Songs

The latest in our poetry series features work from a new avian-themed anthology—and original paintings.

02/23/2026 Illustrations by Hiroko Seki By Various Poets

Quote Unquote

Baso Fibonacci Believes in Seattle Art

The downtown painter documents his city in paintings, murals, and a little bit of renegade street art.

02/05/2026 By Allison Williams

Protest Songs

The New Documentary WTO/99 Looks Terrifyingly Familiar

Ian Bell’s film is both a time capsule and a sneak preview.

11/03/2025 By Chase Hutchinson

Eat & Drink

Books that cook

Salmon Sambuus and Seattle's Somali Community

Born in Somalia and raised in the PNW, Ifrah F. Ahmed talks about the intersection of her identities and her new cookbook, Soomaaliya.

03/10/2026 By Naomi Tomky

Supa Fry

Seattle’s Best French Fries

Ketchup on the city’s hottest potatoes.

03/03/2026 By Naomi Tomky

Cool Beans

Local Tofu and Miso Offer Fresh Takes on Traditional Techniques

Three products we think are just soy good.

02/11/2026 By Naomi Tomky

Hot Topic

Tasty Trends and Fusty Fads for Spring

The hottest and nottest in the local food scene this coming season.

02/09/2026 By Naomi Tomky

Feature

The Battle for the Soul of the Churro

It’s a Spanish icon. A Mexican tradition. A uniquely American canvas. One Seattle-area company also wants you to remember where the churro came from.

01/22/2026 By Allecia Vermillion Photography by Amber Fouts

Sweet and Savior

Natoncks Metsu Soda Syrups Makes Drinks That Sparkle—and Smudge

Jason Vickers’s sobering journey inspired him to create drink mixes infused with Indigenous plant medicines.

01/21/2026 By Naomi Tomky

Cellar's Market

Chateau Ste. Michelle, Washington’s Largest Winery, Gets New Local Ownership

It's good for local grapes, but no word on the long-term fate of Steely Dan shows for area dads.

12/15/2025 By Sean P. Sullivan

Health & Wellness

Best of the City

Top Dentists 2026

Our annual list of the best dental practitioners in the Seattle area.

03/17/2026 By Seattle Met Staff

Just for fun

The Seattle Dentist Who Doubles as the Tooth Fairy

Move over, Sasquatch—there’s been a confirmed sighting of Dr. Purva Merchant, who keeps the magic alive for gap-toothed grinners.

12/11/2025 By Haley Shapley

Home & Real Estate

Prime Grocery

Property Watch: A Historical Central District Shop, Reimagined

This former neighborhood grocery store gives new meaning to the words ‘housing market.’

12/31/2025 By Zoe Sayler

Nostalgia Junket

Unearthing Vintage Magic at the West Seattle Garage Sale

After 20 years, the massive community event still piles on the memories.

07/23/2025 Photography by Chona Kasinger By Zoe Sayler

News & City Life

Explainer

Everything You Need to Know About Owning a Dog in Seattle

There are more dogs than children here. And they might be more spoiled.

03/16/2026 By Taylor McKenzie Gerlach Illustrations by Mike Holm

Climate Range

Washington’s Weirdest Weather

It's not always normal out there.

03/12/2026 By Justin Shaw

Game Time

Play Seattle, Sorted

The game with more connections than Seattle public transit.

03/12/2026 By Naomi Tomky

Dry Out

Waterproofing Is Different These Days

Environmental changes mean that Gore-Tex and its peers have a new composition, but rain jackets still do their job.

03/04/2026 By Allison Williams

Seattle Weather

Benjamin Jurkovich Heads Straight Into the Storm

And he has a whole crowd of weather chasers following him.

03/02/2026 By Allison Williams

Finicky Forecasts

The Map of Microclimates

Is it possible we have every form of weather in one city?

02/25/2026 By Justin Shaw Illustrations by Kati Lacker

It’s Complicated

Why It’s So Difficult to Forecast Seattle Weather

Can somebody please tell us if it’s going to rain today?

02/24/2026 By Justin Shaw and Allison Williams

Cloudy with a Chance

What Is Seattle Weather, Anyway?

We’re the rainy city, except when we’re not. But we cling to the reputation anyway.

02/18/2026 By Allison Williams

ICYMI

Weird Seattle News of Late

The last season at Wild Waves, eagle fights, clues left in Goodwill dressing rooms, and how ’bout dem apples?

02/16/2026 By Seattle Met Staff

City Hall

Can New Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson Build a Movement?

Wilson is ambitious, progressive, and…deeply practical.

01/08/2026 By Josh Cohen

Style & Shopping

Stay Dry

How to Dress for Seattle Spring Weather

The vibe is overcast, not overdressed.

03/09/2026 By Zoe Sayler

After Hours

Vintage Shopping Shifts to Late Night

Can Seattle finally tap into its nightlife potential with retail?

12/10/2025 By Taylor McKenzie Gerlach

Travel & Outdoors

As Seen On

Finding Peace at Mexico’s Reality-Famous Hotel

How life after a Bachelor reality show worked out for one Sayulita destination.

02/10/2026 By Allison Williams

Love Letter

There’s No Place like Pioneer Square Habitat Beach

An ode to Seattle’s most unlikely spot for humans (and young salmon) to chill.

02/02/2026 By Eric Nusbaum

Destination Guide

Guide to Spokane

The Palouse capital finds its own character in history, art, and one hell of a city park.

01/26/2026 By Allison Williams and Seattle Met Staff

Destination Dossier

What You Need to Know About a Trip to La Conner

Like a quilt made of a few perfect pieces, this Skagit County town blends the right things together.

01/20/2026 By Allison Williams

Off Grid

Unplugging Outdoors Is Hard but Totally Worth It

How one kayaking company is paying customers to ditch their phones—and why it matters so much.

09/26/2025 By Allison Williams