News & City Life

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

Hoops Fever

Caitlin Clark Draws a Crowd. But the Storm Deserve Our Lasting Attention.

The sellout crowd reserved its biggest applause for a Storm legend.

06/28/2024 By Eric Olson

Mission Driven

The SoDo Shop That Demystifies Auto Repair for Everyone

How queer-owned Repair Revolution centers community empowerment.

06/24/2024 By Lindsay Lee Wallace

Seattle Weather Blog

Are We In for a Cruel (Cool) Summer?

It depends what decade you're comparing it to.

06/21/2024 By Justin Shaw

Asked/Answered

Why Is Seattle’s Best Public Pool So Hard to Find?

Colman Pool is full of salt water—and hidden-away history.

06/17/2024 By Allecia Vermillion

Obsession

UW President Ana Mari Cauce Shares Her Favorite Seattle Spots

The sausage and sweet potato fries at Shultzy’s, the majesty of Snoqualmie Falls, and the magic of Suzzallo Library.

06/13/2024 By Eric Nusbaum

Interview

Joe Bivins Is Fixing Our Roads

One Washington State Department of Transportation worker tells us what it’s like behind the orange safety gear.

05/20/2024 By Allison Williams

Seattle Met