News & City Life

Breaking Lenses

A Behind the Scenes Look at Cheryl Ingram's Portrait

See how we used a chocolate box (yes, really) to get the final shot.

08/14/2018 By Jane Sherman

Editor’s Note

An Island Mystery on Lopez

The lure of our local archipelago is strong.

08/14/2018 By James Ross Gardner

Cup Monster

Starbucks Has a Garbage Problem

Starbucks distributes six billion cups a year. Many end up in landfills. Protesters are pissed. What’s a coffee giant to do?

08/14/2018 By Stefan Milne

Snap Judgment

Should Seattle City Light Raise Electricity Rates?

The utility’s new plan hikes up rates by 30 percent over the next six years.

08/14/2018 By Landon Groves

Quote Unquote

Cheryl Ingram Brings Diversity Training to the Modern Workplace

“You definitely have an issue with your culture if everybody in it looks like you.”

08/14/2018 By Jessica Voelker

Last Week in Politics

Kim Schrier Advances to the General Election

The latest ballot release shows Democrat Kim Schrier solidly in second place over Jason Rittereiser.

08/14/2018 By Hayat Norimine

Midterm 2018

Congressman Adam Smith Will Face Another Democrat, Sarah Smith, in November

Sarah Smith secured her second-place lead over Republican Doug Basler for the 9th Congressional District House seat.

08/13/2018 By Hayat Norimine

#SaveTheShowbox

Council Members Move to Add the Showbox to Pike Place Market Historic District

"This is an exciting moment for the effort to save the Showbox."

08/09/2018 By Hayat Norimine

Primary

A Recap of Primary Election Results

Democrats had a good night.

08/08/2018 By Hayat Norimine

Midterm 2018

Two Democrats Still in the Running to Face Rossi in November

"Dino better be worried."

08/07/2018 By Hayat Norimine

Midterm 2018

What to Watch for in the Primary Election Tonight

All eyes are on the Eighth Congressional District tonight.

08/07/2018 By Hayat Norimine

Last Week in Politics

So How Can Seattle Save the Showbox?

"This is history and we don't want it taken away."

08/02/2018 By Hayat Norimine

Last Week In Politics

Seattleites Are Mourning the Showbox Site's Reported Demise

The music hall just celebrated its 79th anniversary.

07/25/2018 By Hayat Norimine

Last Week in Politics

O'Brien Wants Deadlines for the City to Improve Its Downtown Bike Lane Network

"We don't have safe bike infrastructure. This is life and death for most of us."

07/18/2018 By Hayat Norimine

Police Reform

Carmen Best Will Be Seattle's New Police Chief After All

"I'm committed to safety, equity, unity, and diversity of our city and fair and just treatment for everyone."

07/17/2018 By Hayat Norimine

Last Week in Politics

Seattle Met

News & City Life

A Behind the Scenes Look at Cheryl Ingram's Portrait

An Island Mystery on Lopez

Starbucks Has a Garbage Problem

Should Seattle City Light Raise Electricity Rates?

Cheryl Ingram Brings Diversity Training to the Modern Workplace

Top 10 Stories: Primary Results, Dave Meinert, and a Stolen Plane at SeaTac

Kim Schrier Advances to the General Election

Congressman Adam Smith Will Face Another Democrat, Sarah Smith, in November

Council Members Move to Add the Showbox to Pike Place Market Historic District

A Recap of Primary Election Results

Popular Content

Things to Do in Seattle Before You Die (or Move Away)

The True Tale of Seattle's Sherlock Holmes

The True Tale of Seattle's Sherlock Holmes

What’s Up with That House Next to I-5?

The Twisted Life of Clippy

The Twisted Life of Clippy

Two Democrats Still in the Running to Face Rossi in November

What to Watch for in the Primary Election Tonight

Top 10 Stories: Safeco, 3D-Printable Guns, and Saving the Orcas

So How Can Seattle Save the Showbox?

Top 10 Stories: Seattle's Streetcar, the Showbox, and the Mariners

Seattleites Are Mourning the Showbox Site's Reported Demise

Top 10 Stories: A New Police Chief, Sexual Assault Allegations, and Seattle Homelessness

O'Brien Wants Deadlines for the City to Improve Its Downtown Bike Lane Network

Carmen Best Will Be Seattle's New Police Chief After All

Top 10 Stories: Gun Ownership Laws, Reunification at SeaTac, and Plastic Straw Ban Effects

Latest Issue

Wine Destinations