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The Shape of You

The Average Woman Looks Amazing

Shelby Scott has become a social media superstar sharing fashion tips for women size 10–16.

01/22/2024 By Zoe Sayler Photography by Carlton Canary

Fix You

How to Fix Sea-Tac Airport

Pickeball courts, cookies, and perks for taking transit: 10 ways we think our local travel experience could be improved.

11/20/2023 By Allison Williams

Love Letters

Loak Toung Is the Perfect Neighborhood Restaurant

This mom-and-pop Thai joint in a Tacoma strip mall is everything you could ask for.

11/06/2023 By Eric Nusbaum

Book Lust

Nancy Pearl Shares Her Favorite Seattle Spots

Our superstar librarian dishes on the joy of the Lake City Fred Meyer, the evolution of the Burke-Gilman Trail, and her favorite place to read.

10/25/2023 By Eric Nusbaum

Owl Prowl

How (and Why) to Start Bird-Watching in Seattle

Birding is gaining popularity in Seattle as a way to connect with nature—and with fellow humans.

10/19/2023 By Olivia Rosane

Love Letters

The Directions Menu at Monorail Espresso Is Peak Seattle Snark

“Where Is Pike’s Place? $2.”

08/07/2023 By Benjamin Cassidy

Third Place Nooks

What’s Up with All of Seattle’s Little Free Libraries?

The community boxes have spawned creative counterparts, from mini art galleries to an auto trading garage. But they’re more than just sidewalk ornaments.

08/01/2023 By Taylor McKenzie Gerlach

CROWD IN

Love Letters: Seattle's Best Beaches Are for Everyone All at Once

No room to spread out? No problem.

06/27/2023 By Zoe Sayler

Lights, Camera, Tax Breaks

Can the Seattle Film Industry Solve Its Vancouver Problem?

Hollywood has shunned shooting in Seattle since its ’90s film heyday. A new studio and tax incentive aims to help our city recapture the spotlight.

06/22/2023 By Benjamin Cassidy

Road Rules

Are You a Bad Seattle Driver?

Our reputation for being terrible on the road extends beyond our inability to complete a zipper merge. Test your knowledge here.

04/10/2023 By Angela Cabotaje

Spare Change

What Happened to Defunding the Seattle Police Department?

The conversation has shifted since protesters took to the streets in 2020.

03/21/2023 By Benjamin Cassidy

RECORD KEEPING

The Most Memorable Snowstorms in Seattle History

Yes, it snows here.

03/01/2023 By Zoe Sayler

Local History

5 Influential Black Seattleites You Should Know About

From a powerhouse vocalist to a game-changing education advocate.

02/10/2023 By Tanvi Srinivasan and Seattle Met Staff

My Favorite Things

Robin Wehl Martin of Hello Robin Shares Her Favorite Seattle Spots

Where do Seattle’s most well-known tastemakers go? We asked.

02/03/2023 By Angela Cabotaje

Money Diaries

What Does It Really Take to Live in Seattle?

In one of the country’s most expensive cities, a group of thirtysomethings give us a peek at their financials.

01/27/2023 By Angela Cabotaje Photography by Carlton Canary

Quote Unquote

Hilary Franz Has Her Eye on Public Lands—and Beyond

Washington's commissioner of public lands reimagined wildfire fighting and isn't ruling out a run for higher office.

01/23/2023 By Allison Williams

Money Money Money

Seattle’s Cost of Living Is More Complicated than You Think

A University of Washington researcher created an alternative to the official poverty line nearly three decades ago. What does its adoption—or lack thereof—reveal about what we need?

01/13/2023 By Angela Cabotaje