News & City Life

What's Kraken?

The Casual Hockey Fan’s Guide to the 2024–25 Kraken Season

Now with a new captain!

10/08/2024 By Angela Cabotaje

Voter Guide

Everything You Need to Know About Washington's Voter Initiatives

And Brian Heywood, the hedge fund CEO who is backing all four of them.

10/08/2024 By Adam Willems

Know Your Place

Tacoma's Triangular Bostwick Building Has Boomtown Roots

Built in 1889, the city’s iconic flatiron has been a hotel, a shoe store, an ice cream parlor, and the backdrop of your favorite Tracey Ullman movie.

10/07/2024 By Meg van Huygen

Walk This Way

The Waterfront's New Elevated Walkway Finally Opens

It really ties the whole place together.

10/04/2024 By Allison Williams

Many Happy Returns

One Man’s Costco Return Is Another Man’s Treasure

The prices are right at Wedgwood’s Discount TopLot.

10/02/2024 By Naomi Tomky

Well Well Well

This Is How Seattleites Are Finding Their People

It's all about the friends we make along the way.

09/26/2024 By Haley Shapley

Asked/Answered

What’s the Deal with Tolo Dances?

And why are we the only region with this particular school dance tradition?

09/16/2024 By Bess Lovejoy

The Big House

Secrets of the Washington Governor’s Mansion

The old, the new, and the skeleton in the attic.

09/12/2024 By Allison Williams

Recounted

How Washington’s 2004 Election Made History

The story behind the epically close, record-breaking race for governor.

09/10/2024 By Eric Nusbaum

Obsession

Musician Tomo Nakayama Shares His Favorite Seattle Spots

The Tractor Tavern, Asian markets in White Center, and day trips to Bow-Edison.

09/10/2024 By Eric Nusbaum

Top Dogs

The Wildest Moments in the History of Washington’s Governors

Some strange things have happened in Olympia.

09/09/2024 By Allison Williams

REPRESENT

Meet Mexico City's Biggest Seahawks Fan

"My personal American Dream is to go to the United States and see a Seahawks game.”

09/06/2024 By Eric Nusbaum

Profile

Lily Gladstone’s Next Act

The Oscar-nominated star is making movies that reflect her Native heritage—and the Seattle film scene that nurtured her.

09/03/2024 By Chase Hutchinson

Portraits

The Photographer Who Is Changing the Way We Look at Homelessness

Many depictions of the homeless are dehumanizing. J.M. Simpson is changing that.

08/19/2024 By Ben Mussett

Explainer

The Past and Future of Washington’s Ferries

From the mosquito fleet of yore to the hybrid ships to come.

08/12/2024 By Ryan Packer

Hunger Signs

5 Restaurant Signs That Tell Seattle’s Story

Beloved bygone dive bars and diners live on in Vanishing Seattle’s new book.

07/29/2024 By Naomi Tomky

Faster Higher Stronger

The Ultimate List of Local Olympians to Watch in Paris

Meet the many Washingtonians competing in the Olympics and Paralympics.

07/24/2024 By Adam Willems

Interview

Evie Stokes Is Ready to Go Live

The new host of KEXP’s Drive Time show built her musical taste in Seattle, with a little help from indie radio.

07/22/2024 By Allison Williams

SODO MOJO

You Should Believe in the 2024 Seattle Mariners

They've trained you to expect the worst. Don't.

07/15/2024 By Christopher Crawford

Injury Time

Sounders Doc Michael Morris Says Goodbye

The orthopedic surgeon built the Sounders’ medical program—then got to watch his son star on the team.

07/11/2024 By Conor Kelley

Seattle Met