2020 Capsules

Bus Drivers Had to Follow Some Wrenching Directions in 2020

Operators like Nathan Vass have navigated the intersection of safety and kindness.

12/21/2020 By Nicole Martinson

FASHION PROJECT

Seattle’s Best Clothing Boutiques

Seattle’s a fashionable city. You just have to know where to look.

09/10/2020 By Nicole Martinson and Zoe Sayler

Snap Judgment

Where’s the Best Sunset Spot in Seattle?

Spoiler alert: Kerry Park isn’t our only top vista.

07/31/2020 By Nicole Martinson

West Seattle Neighborhood Guide

Where to Shop in West Seattle

Brush off the sand and browse these stores stocked with tie-dye, plants, and handmade accessories.

07/27/2020 By Nicole Martinson

More Than Just a View

West Seattle Neighborhood Guide

Top restaurants. Handmade goods. A bustling beach and an ill-fated bridge. This peninsular patch of Seattle isn’t easy to get to, but it’s well worth the trip.

07/27/2020 By Benjamin Cassidy, James Ross Gardner, Nicole Martinson, and Allecia Vermillion

Protests of the Past

CHOP May Not Have Lasted, But These Occupied Spaces Did

CHOP’s attempt to transform the area in and around the East Precinct may not endure, but other demonstrations in Seattle have yielded long-lasting results.

07/06/2020 By Nicole Martinson

Zoom-ba

These Virtual Fitness Classes from Seattle Instructors Are Still Streaming

In case you’re hesitant to roll that yoga mat outside your living room.

06/29/2020 By Nicole Martinson

MORE THAN A PARADE

A Guide to Seattle's (Mostly) Online Pride 2020

Seattle Pride is postponed, but there are still plenty of ways to celebrate.

06/17/2020 By Nicole Martinson

Mackles'mores, Ahoy

Hello Robin's U Village Location Could Open in July

The bakery is launching another storefront—and walk-up window—with our new normal in mind.

05/26/2020 By Nicole Martinson

Winged Victories

It's the Perfect Time to Bird-Watch in Seattle

Peak avian migration time means the skies are full of songbirds.

05/06/2020 By Nicole Martinson

Quarantine Companions

Why Now Might Be the Best Time to Adopt a Pet in Seattle

It’s the purrfect way to do some good and boost your mental health during social distancing.

04/30/2020 By Nicole Martinson

Hands-On Care

How Seattle Copes: Natalie Johnston Works the ICU

The Swedish Issaquah nurse finished intensive care training just as Covid-19 hit the city.

04/13/2020 By Nicole Martinson

GIRL POWER

Shop Local—Online—At These Women-Owned Consignment Stores

You can online shop and support your community. Dangerous, we know.

03/27/2020 By Nicole Martinson

STRESS LESS

How to Keep It Together During Coronavirus Quarantine

It’s easy to go stir-crazy when social distancing. Here are some tips for self-quarantine self-care.

03/25/2020 By Nicole Martinson

CARRYING ON

How Nonprofits Are Adapting to a Quarantined City

King County Sexual Assault Resource Center, FareStart, Plymouth Housing—each is changing in its own way.

03/19/2020 By Nicole Martinson

VIABLE VOTE

Washington’s Primary Is Today and Your Candidate Dropped Out. Now What?

Woe is you.

03/09/2020 By Nicole Martinson

Menu Mourning

Say Goodbye to Costco’s Food Court Burger

Organic beef patty, we hardly knew ye.

03/03/2020 By Nicole Martinson

WAX POETIC

Elm Candle Bar Debuts DIY Candles in Capitol Hill

Your next afternoon activity is scent from heaven.

02/25/2020 By Nicole Martinson

NORDIC NEWS

Scandinavian Furniture Gallery Sparklebarn Is Opening in Ballard

After eight years in Fremont, the furniture shop's moving in right next door to the Nordic museum.

02/21/2020 By Nicole Martinson

PALENTINE'S DAY

Valentine's Day Plans for the Slightly Romance-Averse Seattleite

The idea of a candlelit dinner doesn't make you gag, necessarily... But these plans look way more fun.

02/05/2020 By Nicole Martinson