Because It's There

How to Climb Mount Rainier

What does it take to reach the highest peak in Washington? Planning, skills, and, most crucially, the right mindset.

08/12/2022 By Taylor McKenzie Gerlach

Coronavirus Chronicles

Symptoms and More on the Covid BA.5 Subvariant in Seattle

The new omicron strain has familiar calling cards.

08/02/2022 By Taylor McKenzie Gerlach

Dial Up

New 988 Mental Health Hotline Opens July 16

How will it work for those who dial in from King County?

07/08/2022 By Taylor McKenzie Gerlach

Blanket Improvement

It’s Finally Showtime for the New Volunteer Park Amphitheater

Years in the making, an outdoor arts venue debuts with a free summer concert series.

07/01/2022 By Taylor McKenzie Gerlach

Bookworm

Blue Kettle Books Brings the Indie Bookstore to New Terrain

Monica LeMoine has long been a teacher—now she can add business owner and bus driver to her resume too.

06/24/2022 By Taylor McKenzie Gerlach

Summer Book Report

Pacific Northwest Beach Reads

School is out and self-motivated erudition is in. If a Seattle summer ever materializes, these are the local authors you should bring to the beach.

06/22/2022 By Taylor McKenzie Gerlach

Coronavirus Chronicles

Relief at Last: First Kids Under 5 Get Their Covid Shots

The first children in the youngest age group received their Pfizer and Moderna vaccines at Seattle Children's this afternoon.

06/21/2022 By Angela Cabotaje

Slaying Storytime

How a Seattle Illustrator’s Picture Book Ignited a Pizza Boycott

Levi Hastings's Big Wig children's book about drag is embroiled in big controversy.

06/17/2022 By Taylor McKenzie Gerlach

Paw-some parks

A Guide to Seattle’s Dog Parks

Outdoor recreation options abound for the city’s most beloved residents.

06/16/2022 By Taylor McKenzie Gerlach

Anti-Museum

Banksyland Rejects the Art Gallery Convention

Perhaps what’s most striking about the internationally touring art exhibition is what isn’t on display.

06/15/2022 By Taylor McKenzie Gerlach

CANINE TO FIVE

Who Has the Best Shop Pets in the World? We Do! We Do!

Working like a dog never looked so cute.

06/15/2022 By Zoe Sayler

On Belay

Outdoor Rock Climbing Near Seattle

Break out the ropes and racks to climb Washington’s natural crags. Plus: The dirtbag-turned-storyteller behind climbing's biggest podcast.

06/15/2022 By Allison Williams

Choppy Start

The Weather's Not the Only Thing Raining on Seattle Beach Season

A crackdown on crime and a lifeguard shortage are also cramping dreams of a sandy summer.

06/14/2022 By Taylor McKenzie Gerlach

Say Cheese

How to Take a Night Sky Photo in Washington

Where to get a jaw-dropping starry night picture in the Pacific Northwest, and what you'll need for Milky Way magic.

06/08/2022 By Taylor McKenzie Gerlach

Trailblazing

How One Tiny Mountain Town Welcomes PCT Hikers

When long-distance travelers find welcome in one of Washington's smallest communities.

05/16/2022 By Taylor McKenzie Gerlach

Sky Light

How to Watch This Weekend’s Supermoon Lunar Eclipse

The moon will turn orange Sunday—if only the clouds would get out of our way.

05/13/2022 By Taylor McKenzie Gerlach

Report Card

These King County High Schools Ranked Highest in 2022

The suburbs rock again.

05/09/2022 By Taylor McKenzie Gerlach

AAPI History

12 Asian and Pacific Islander Seattleites You Should Know About

From activists and artists to politicians and pho shop owners.

05/06/2022 By Taylor McKenzie Gerlach, Ann Karneus, and Angela Cabotaje

Royals

Let Their Reign Really Begin

After a tumultuous first decade, our women’s pro soccer squad finally has worthy digs for its lofty goals.

05/06/2022 By Taylor McKenzie Gerlach

Gathering Again

The Gift of Seattle’s Eid Celebrations

This week brings joyous festivities and reminders of hard-fought new beginnings for refugees across the region.

05/02/2022 By Taylor McKenzie Gerlach