Snap Judgment

Should You Chug That CBD Latte?

Cannabidiol, a nonintoxicating cousin of THC derived from hemp, has taken off as the next wellness trend despite legal murkiness. Now the FDA is taking steps to regulate the use of CBD in food and drinks.

12/09/2019 By Philip Kiefer

Party Practitioners

Steve Cox Sculpts a Career in Party Ice

The national champion with a chainsaw specializes in cocktail ice, daring sculptures, and lots of luges.

08/20/2019 By Philip Kiefer

Party Practitioners

Sizzle the Clown Makes Joy Take Shape

These balloon creations give “twisted fantasies” a wholesome new meaning.

08/20/2019 By Philip Kiefer

Hot Button Issue

Should Seattle Do More to Protect Citizens from Extreme Summer Weather?

The city has taken steps to protect the most vulnerable, but District 4 council candidates are calling for more immediate, and substantial, action.

07/01/2019 By Philip Kiefer

Shifts & Shakeups

This Week in Restaurant News: A Protest at Slate and Poke in Kirkland

Five dining developments on our radar this week.

06/28/2019 By Courtney Cummings and Philip Kiefer

Shifts & Shakeups

This Week in Restaurant News: Meinert Buys the Mecca; Little London Plane Goes Latin

Five dining developments on our radar this week.

06/21/2019 By Philip Kiefer

Shifts & Shakeups

This Week in Restaurant News: Have Axes, Need Beer and Little Big Burgers

Five dining developments on our radar this week.

06/14/2019 By Philip Kiefer

Shifts & Shakeups

This Week in Restaurant News: Life on Mars Lands and Cloudburst Brewing Expands

Five dining developments on our radar this week.

06/07/2019 By Philip Kiefer

Rainy Day Rescues

What to Do Indoors in Seattle When Bad Weather Strikes

8 places around the city that channel summer vibes, even on cloudy days.

05/29/2019 By Philip Kiefer

Explainer

What the Heck Is Blockchain?

If cryptocurrency is virtual cash, blockchain is the security—and it’s only getting bigger.

05/29/2019 By Philip Kiefer

Snap Judgment

Should We Dig a Light Rail Tunnel to West Seattle?

Are forthcoming stations, like the one in West Seattle, a potential $700 million project, worth more construction woes?

05/29/2019 By Philip Kiefer

Along for the Ride

Seattle Isn’t a Bike Town for Everyone. This Group Wants to Change That.

Seattle Bike Train hopes to give newcomers a gentle introduction to bike commuting in this hilly city—and they do it sans lycra.

05/24/2019 By Philip Kiefer

Shifts & Shakeups

This Week in Restaurant News: A Chocolate Factory and a Belltown "Seacuterie"

Five dining developments on our radar this week.

05/24/2019 By Philip Kiefer

Street Eats

Track Down These 5 New Seattle Food Trucks

Highlights include chocolate milk on tap, the Masonry on wheels, and Taiwanese cheese tea.

05/22/2019 By Philip Kiefer

Shifts & Shakeups

This Week in Restaurant News: Molly Moon's Expands and Dirty Couch Opens

Five dining developments on our radar this week.

05/17/2019 By Philip Kiefer

Transportation Dispatch

The Seattle Scooter Invasion Has Begun

Seattle will debut a scooter share in the coming year. Here are 7 things you should know about the impending program.

05/10/2019 By Philip Kiefer

Shifts & Shakeups

This Week in Restaurant News: Cookies in the Central District and a Deli in Lake City

Five dining developments on our radar this week.

05/10/2019 By Philip Kiefer

It's Getting Hot in Here

Seattle City Council Candidates Eye a Green New Deal

As the Democratic Party wrestles with a Green New Deal and Washington makes climate progress, city council candidates are bringing new urgency to Seattle’s environmental efforts.

05/03/2019 By Philip Kiefer

Shifts & Shakeups

This Week in Restaurant News: Sake for Days and Starbucks on Demand

Six dining developments on our radar this week.

05/03/2019 By Philip Kiefer

Shifts & Shakeups

This Week in Restaurant News: Get Ready for All of the Hot Pot

Five dining developments on our radar this week.

04/26/2019 By Philip Kiefer