The Sound and the Ferry

An Abridged Account of Puget Sound's Maritime Past

However drastically fleets have changed over the years, they've always been a steadfast icon in Seattle history.

04/23/2019 By Rosin Saez and Anne Dennon

News Feed

Seattle Restaurant News May 2019

This month: a new oyster bar ahoy, latke sandwiches incoming, and an insane amount of Seattle Beer Week events.

04/23/2019 By Anne Dennon

Snap Judgment

Will WSDOT’s Altered Mile Markers Deter Stealing?

To nix the theft of amusing “420” and “69” signs, transportation officials have been shaving off a decimal point. Now passing Mile 68.9.

03/26/2019 By Anne Dennon

Barstool Dispatch

Why Yes, There Is a New Rooftop Bar in the U District

Mountaineering Club provides the tipple you'd have at the summit—except you get to ride an elevator to the top.

03/13/2019 By Anne Dennon

One-Sentence Stories

Spokanite in Space, Plastic Bag Ban, and Paine Field

Your weekly dose of city news in short.

03/08/2019 By Anne Dennon

Housing & Homelessness

Licton Springs Village Is Closing. How Successful Was It?

The low-barrier community, one small part of Seattle's complex homelessness response system, served the city's most vulnerable for its allotted two years.

03/07/2019 By Anne Dennon

Opening Dispatch

Homemade Mexican Fare Is Coming to SLU

La Palmera opens its third location in the heart of Amazonia. Brace thyself for street tacos on fresh-made tortillas and margaritas.

03/05/2019 By Anne Dennon

One-Sentence Stories

Flaky Amazon, Seattle Weekly, and...President Inslee?

Your weekly dose of city news in short.

03/01/2019 By Anne Dennon

Opening Dispatch

Ethan Stowell Is Taking Over the Kitchen at Schooner Brewing

The SoDo brewery recently shuttered its kitchen, but the prolific restaurateur will helm the taproom's new food program.

02/26/2019 By Anne Dennon

One-Sentence Stories

Schultz's Voting Record, E-Bikes, and Krakens

Your weekly dose of city news in short.

02/22/2019 By Anne Dennon

Award Season

6 Places to Watch the Oscars Around Seattle

Can’t make it to the Dolby Theatre by Sunday? Head to these local venues to celebrate Hollywood’s biggest night.

02/21/2019 By Anne Dennon and Gwen Hughes

Happy Birthday To You

Newcomer Icebox Makes Ice Cream Cake for Grown-Ups

Made with Molly Moon's ice cream, this Insta-worthy ice cream cake comes in classic flavors, layered with nostalgia and a little food science.

02/19/2019 By Anne Dennon

Barstool Dispatch

5 Pioneer Square Happy Hours to See You Through Winter

Start dethawing at these cozy bars in (arguably) Seattle's most characteristic district.

02/15/2019 By Anne Dennon

Bezos Bubble

New York Bucks HQ2 and Proves You Can Resist Amazon

The tech giant scraps its Queens headquarters as New York City officials put up the fight Seattle hasn't.

02/14/2019 By Anne Dennon

Coffee Break

Fran's Is the Best-Kept Coffee Secret at University Village

Mall-goers looking for a Starbucks alternative don’t have to wait for Mr. West to open—just head to Fran’s Chocolates.

02/12/2019 By Anne Dennon

This Week in Politics

Should Washington Ditch a "Tampon Tax"? Here's Why It's Complicated.

Council member Teresa Mosqueda wants Seattle to lead by exempting menstrual products from the sales tax.

02/01/2019 By Anne Dennon

This Week in Politics

Wood-Fired Bistro Samara Will Open on Sunset Hill

A veteran of several Portland restaurant institutions will ply the neighborhood with dishes like charred onigiri with dungeness crab.

01/17/2019 By Anne Dennon

Seattle Met

Anne Dennon

An Abridged Account of Puget Sound's Maritime Past

Seattle Restaurant News May 2019

Will WSDOT’s Altered Mile Markers Deter Stealing?

Why Yes, There Is a New Rooftop Bar in the U District

Spokanite in Space, Plastic Bag Ban, and Paine Field

Licton Springs Village Is Closing. How Successful Was It?

Homemade Mexican Fare Is Coming to SLU

Flaky Amazon, Seattle Weekly, and...President Inslee?

Ethan Stowell Is Taking Over the Kitchen at Schooner Brewing

Schultz's Voting Record, E-Bikes, and Krakens

6 Places to Watch the Oscars Around Seattle

Newcomer Icebox Makes Ice Cream Cake for Grown-Ups

5 Pioneer Square Happy Hours to See You Through Winter

New York Bucks HQ2 and Proves You Can Resist Amazon

Fran's Is the Best-Kept Coffee Secret at University Village

Top 10 Stories: Deadly Use of Force Law, Sales Tax Credit, and Evictions

Should Washington Ditch a "Tampon Tax"? Here's Why It's Complicated.

Top 10 Stories: Super Tuesday, Schultz, and Homegrown Weed

Top 10 Stories: Council Members' Re-Election Bids, Inslee's 2020 Aspirations, and Seattle's IT Department

Wood-Fired Bistro Samara Will Open on Sunset Hill