Book Club

The Boeing Bust Wasn't Just a One Time Thing

Seattle has never been able to resist the promise of riches from its corporate giants.

05/12/2025 By Thomas Kohnstamm

ICYMI

The Weirdest Seattle News of 2024

A Sue Bird Barbie, escaped zebras, and the end of both Bartell's and the Pac 12.

11/18/2024 By Eric Nusbaum and Seattle Met Staff

Arborism

Meet 5 of Seattle’s Weird and Wonderful Street Trees

Taha Ebrahimi has authored an "illustrated walking guide" to Seattle street trees.

05/06/2024 By Olivia Rosane

Asked/Answered

Why Don't the Kraken Have a Captain?

Everything you ever needed to know about hockey captaincies, with a stick tap to Kraken analyst Alison Lukan.

10/16/2023 By Seattle Met Staff

Love Letters

Seattle Spider Season Is Good, Actually

Think of them as pest-eradicating artists in residence.

09/25/2023 By Allison Williams

Loo Limits

Hurricane Ridge Reopens, But There's a Line for the Bathroom

Rangers at the iconic Olympic National Park destination are limiting visitors based on toilet usage.

08/03/2023 By Allison Williams

Out There

How to Go Stargazing near Seattle

Stars, comets, and far-off planets: where to explore the dark skies.

07/14/2023 By Allison Williams

Mehriners

The Mariners Are Okay. So Why Are They So Stressful?

Great pitching. A predictably frustrating offense.

06/05/2023 By Eric Nusbaum

Book It

Seattle Book Readings and Literary Events During AWP

A massive creative writing conference is coming to town, so it's time to party with the wordsmiths.

03/02/2023 By Allison Williams

Home Economics

Is There an Exodus from Washington State?

And where are former residents moving to?

10/28/2022 By Angela Cabotaje

FRIGHT NIGHT

11 Seattle-Inspired Pop Culture Halloween Costumes for 2022

The search for memorable costume ideas starts at home.

10/13/2022 By Zoe Sayler

Fall Wine

What Happens When Smoke Gets in Your Wine

In this era of wildfires, air quality can impact wine quality. Will drinkers notice the difference?

10/10/2022 By Sean P. Sullivan

WORKHORSE

Timeline: 125 Years of Filson

Seattle’s heritage company still strives for the best.

08/29/2022 By Zoe Sayler

2022 Primary

Jaime Herrera Beutler's Vote to Impeach Trump Casts Her Out of Congress

Will the Republican congresswoman's loss be Democrats' gain—or the far right's?

08/10/2022 By Benjamin Cassidy

Career Moves

Tyler Lockett Takes On Real Estate

The Seattle Seahawks wide receiver spent the off-season passing his real estate licensing exam and listing his first home.

04/19/2022 By Angela Cabotaje

WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH

The Women Who Styled Pacific Northwest History

Eight women who shaped the fashion and textile industries in the unlikeliest of places.

03/10/2022 By Zoe Sayler

SNEAKER WAVE

Breanna Stewart and eBay Prove More WNBA Players Need Signature Shoes

Breanna Stewart, the first WNBA player in over a decade to land a signature shoe deal, partners with eBay to highlight women-designed sneakers.

03/09/2022 By Zoe Sayler

Yes, Please

Seattle's Launched a Bid to Host 2026 World Cup Matches

And it has some big names behind it.

10/25/2021 By Benjamin Cassidy

News Wire

Where Does Amazon's New Remote Work Policy Leave Seattle?

Team leaders will now decide how often corporate employees work remotely, putting South Lake Union in a bind.

10/14/2021 By Benjamin Cassidy

Obsession

Why Are We So Obsessed with Popups?

The limited-time experiences are social media marketing gold—but don’t say they lack substance.

09/20/2021 By Zoe Sayler