News & City Life

Vote of Confidence

Secretary of State Kim Wyman Delivers an October Surprise

The Republican leader of local elections will now tackle election security for the Biden administration.

10/27/2021 By Benjamin Cassidy

City Council Position, At-Large

This Election Race Is (Probably) Going to Be Seattle’s Tightest

A brewery owner and police abolitionist square off for a seat on the city’s controversial legislative body.

10/26/2021 By Benjamin Cassidy

Yes, Please

Seattle's Launched a Bid to Host 2026 World Cup Matches

And it has some big names behind it.

10/25/2021 By Benjamin Cassidy

Still a Hoops Hub

Sue Bird and Breanna Stewart Named Two of the WNBA’s Greatest Players

The Storm stars earned rightful spots in “The W25” this fall.

10/25/2021 By Malia Alexander

RELEASE THE CRUSHES

Kraken Players to Watch This Season

Even if you don't really like hockey in the first place.

10/22/2021 By Zoe Sayler

Department of Good News

Ballard Food Bank Finally Has a Permanent Space to Call Its Own

One of Seattle’s major food banks cut the ribbon at a new site this week, just in time for the holiday season.

10/21/2021 By Malia Alexander

Currents

The Fight to Preserve Pike Place Market Isn't Over

Fifty years after a vote saved Seattle’s famous heirloom, the commission that protects its character faces neglect from the city.

10/21/2021 By Benjamin Cassidy

ICYMI

Kathy Lambert Is Election Season’s First Loser

Even before votes are tallied, the fifth-term King County Council member has forfeited some of her power in ignominious fashion.

10/20/2021 By Benjamin Cassidy

Roloviched

How Many Washington Workers Fired Themselves by Rejecting Vaccination?

It wasn't a mass exodus, but departures still leave gaps in the state's infrastructure.

10/20/2021 By Benjamin Cassidy

2021 Mayoral Race

What M. Lorena González and Bruce Harrell Said in First TV Debate

Other than "my opponent."

10/18/2021 By Benjamin Cassidy

News Wire

Crew Shortages Rock Washington State Ferries

A new schedule that debuts Saturday will cut back on the number of boats servicing the Puget Sound region.

10/15/2021 By Benjamin Cassidy

News Wire

Where Does Amazon's New Remote Work Policy Leave Seattle?

Team leaders will now decide how often corporate employees work remotely, putting South Lake Union in a bind.

10/14/2021 By Benjamin Cassidy

Enclaves

The Curious Case of the British Telephone Booth in Madison Park

Why is there a vestige of London on a Seattle street?

10/07/2021 By Benjamin Cassidy

Explainer

Seattle Will Have a Recall Election After All. How Will It Work?

The petition to remove Seattle City Council member Kshama Sawant adds intrigue to this political season.

10/05/2021 By Benjamin Cassidy

One-Click Mind

5 Awful Amazon Movie Remake Ideas

In May, the company agreed to acquire MGM. What would happen if it got its paws on some classic films?

10/04/2021 By Seattle Met Staff

Puck Love

Not a Hockey Fan? The Kraken Want to Change Your Mind

Release the fandom.

10/01/2021 By Angela Cabotaje

Winning Potential

How Long Has It Been Since the Mariners Made the Playoffs?

Spoiler alert: Some guy named Ichiro still played here.

10/01/2021 By Lucas Kaplan

Release the Kraken

A Hockey Fan's Guide to the Seattle Kraken

Hockey bars, team merch, and the best way to bruise your kneecaps. Seattle's newest sports franchise has officially arrived.

10/01/2021 By Seattle Met Staff Illustrations by Cody Muir

Before the Kraken

When Was the Last Time Seattle Had a Hockey Team?

A tape-to-tape history of hockey in Seattle.

09/30/2021 By Angela Cabotaje

Kraken Week

The Kraken Front Office Made a Guide to Seattle

What did they get right?

09/30/2021 By Angela Cabotaje

Seattle Met