Cheers?

The Duel of the Oktoberfests

Two festivals are raising a toast in Central Washington—and one of them isn't in Leavenworth at all.

09/14/2022 By Allison Williams

Get Off My Lawn

The Leaf Blower Ban Can't Come Soon Enough

City council passed a resolution to phase out the use of gas-powered leaf blowers over the next five years. It's about time.

09/12/2022 By Benjamin Cassidy

Rent Report

Yep, Seattle-Area Rents Went Up Again Last Month

It costs 5.8 percent more to rent an apartment in the city than it did at the same time last year.

09/09/2022 By Seattle Met Staff

So Handy

Niche Home Services You Never Knew You Needed

From literal poop scooping to energetic space clearing.

09/02/2022 By Ann Karneus

BinaxLater

What to Know about the Covid Test Expiration Date Extension

Be sure to check before you chuck.

08/30/2022 By Ann Karneus

WORKHORSE

Timeline: 125 Years of Filson

Seattle’s heritage company still strives for the best.

08/29/2022 By Zoe Sayler

Search, Book, Play

Meet Sniffspot, the Private Dog Park Purveyor

The “Airbnb for dogs” illuminates local demand for private off-leash areas—and our fierce devotion to our beloved furry friends.

08/29/2022 By Ann Karneus

$500K Showdown

Price Point: Warehouse Loft or Cabin Loft?

Two small homes, one $500,000 budget.

08/25/2022 By Sarah Anne Lloyd

Gymward Bound

Did Covid Really Change Our Fitness Habits?

Virtual workouts can only get you so far, apparently.

08/24/2022 By Ann Karneus

Made in WA

Washington's Music Inventions, Sung and Unsung

Grunge was a hit. But Paul Tutmarc's electric bass strikes a deeper chord.

08/23/2022 Edited by Benjamin Cassidy By Sophie Grossman

Made in WA

Who Gets to Invent?

A pro bono program at the University of Washington opens up the patent application process to everyone.

08/23/2022 By Benjamin Cassidy

Made in WA

6 Washington Ideas That Went National

Thank us, U.S.

08/23/2022 Edited by Benjamin Cassidy By Seattle Met Staff

Made in WA

11 Games, Toys, and Tools Invented in Washington

Our pastimes.

08/23/2022 Edited by Benjamin Cassidy By Seattle Met Staff

Made in WA

Outdoor Gear Invented in Washington

Our state's obsession with hiking and skiing is patented.

08/23/2022 Edited by Benjamin Cassidy By Zoe Sayler and Allison Williams

Feature

The Twisted Life of Clippy

In the ’90s, Microsoft created an annoying paperclip that it quickly retired. Its developers never imagined the virtual assistant would become a cultural icon.

08/23/2022 By Benjamin Cassidy

Obsession

Everybody Hates Seattle

Passive aggression is passé in a city desperate for change.

08/22/2022 By Zoe Sayler

Coronavirus Chronicles

How Long Does Natural Immunity from a Covid Infection Last?

All we still don't know about reinfection roulette.

08/17/2022 By Taylor McKenzie Gerlach

Exit Interview

Paul Lambros Reflects on the State of Affordable Housing in Seattle

After three decades in charge, the Plymouth Housing CEO departs the nonprofit but will keep working to combat the homelessness crisis.

08/11/2022 By Benjamin Cassidy

CLASS ACT

School Shop Local

Here, core memories are locally made.

08/10/2022 By Zoe Sayler

Coronavirus Chronicles

Need Paxlovid? Washington's Telehealth Program Ups Access

Securing Covid antiviral medication just got a whole lot easier.

08/08/2022 By Ann Karneus