Slope Stories

A Short History of Washington's Bygone Ski Hills

Over the years, some of the state’s ski mountains proved as ephemeral as snowflakes.

12/18/2018 By Christina Ausley

Snap Judgment

Should Seattle Stop Pursuing New Taxes?

Mayor Jenny Durkan says she doesn’t want them. But the city also predicts its revenues will slow down in the next few years.

11/20/2018 By Christina Ausley

Food & Drink

Nosh Pit Weekly Planner November 14–20

The week in which: master architects take on gingerbread, and an astonishing number of great restaurants raise money for immigrant rights.

11/14/2018 By Christina Ausley

Turkey Time 2018

Where to Carry Out Your Thanksgiving Dinner and Dessert

Because let’s be honest, ain’t nobody got time for that.

11/13/2018 By Christina Ausley

Food & Drink

Nosh Pit Weekly Planner November 7–13

The week in which: Molten chocolate floods the city, turkey bootcamp commences, and Cuoco sprinkles on the parmesan.

11/07/2018 By Christina Ausley and Rosin Saez

Food & Drink

Nosh Pit Weekly Planner October 31–November 6

The week in which: Ballard brings the winter brews, Mateo Messina puts on a symphony of food, and Italophiles celebrate the humble chicory.

10/31/2018 By Christina Ausley

Food & Drink

Nosh Pit Weekly Planner October 24–30

The week in which: zombies get boozy in Kirkland, cabaret takes on a Halloween twist, and Seattle Restaurant Week serves up three-course discounts.

10/24/2018 By Christina Ausley

Progressive Taxation

Report: Washington State Taxes Are Still the Most Inequitable in the Country

Families who make less than $24,000 a year—the poorest 20 percent of the state—pay an estimated 17.8 percent of their income toward taxes.

10/17/2018 By Hayat Norimine and Christina Ausley

Food & Drink

Nosh Pit Weekly Planner October 17–23

The week in which: Stoup Brewing turns five, occultists host a spooky dinner show, and cheesemakers tell their stories.

10/17/2018 By Christina Ausley

Snap Judgment

Should Taxpayers Fund Sports Stadiums?

King County council approved $135 million in taxpayer funds for Safeco Field repairs in September. Does the move put the public first, or the Mariners?

10/16/2018 By Christina Ausley

Food & Drink

Nosh Pit Weekly Planner October 10–16

The week in which: Bar crawls involve literary readings, Tiffany Thiessen talks home cooking (not home ec at Bayside High), and Iceland comes to town with plenty of brennivín.

10/10/2018 By Christina Ausley

Food & Drink

Nosh Pit Weekly Planner October 3–9

The week in which: Cowabunga brings the beef, Marination celebrates National Taco Day, and Woodland Park Zoo serves up penguin-side pints.

10/03/2018 By Christina Ausley and Rosin Saez

Food & Drink

Nosh Pit Weekly Planner September 26–October 2

The week in which: Caffè Umbria tackles a caffeine-centered holiday, food trucks and sailboats parade around Lake Union, and Oktoberfests kick off across the city.

09/26/2018 By Christina Ausley

Fall Festivities

Where to Hoist a Stein for Oktoberfest

Our favorite time for bratwurst and Bavarian pretzels, Oktoberfest, has arrived. In typical German fashion, rock those lederhosen and dirndls with a boot of beer in hand at these events (Sept 22–Oct 7).

09/21/2018 By Christina Ausley