The Weekend Starts...Now

The Top Things to Do This Weekend: August 31–September 3

PAX West weekend means a flood of nerd-centric activities in the city, from an independent video game showcase to a boozy cosplay contest. Also, Bumbershoot.

08/31/2017 By Darren Davis

Met Picks

The Top Things to See or Do in Seattle: September 2017

Chris Rock’s return to stand-up, a modern take on ‘Pride and Prejudice,’ and Antarctica in Seattle.

08/31/2017 By Darren Davis

Philanthropic Dining

Aid for Hurricane Harvey Victims: Eat Tacos, Drink Cocktails, and Raise Money

Hula Hula will be slinging hurricanes and Pan Pacific Hotel will host Tacos for Houston. Go forth and fundraise.

08/31/2017 By Rosin Saez

City Hall

Court Decisions Haven't Stopped Some Uber Drivers from Fighting Unionization

A small group of rideshare drivers continue to protest a law put on hold, but so far ultimately upheld in court.

08/31/2017 By Hayat Norimine

Fair Food

The Unlikely Story of the Fisher Fair Scone

How a British teatime snack became a cult favorite at the Washington State Fair.

08/31/2017 By Jaime Archer

Raised Voices

Fall Arts 2017: Who and What to See This Season

Get ready for a season of diverse performances, challenging ideas, and personal stories.

08/30/2017 By Darren Davis

Sponsored Content

2 Ways to Explore Southern Utah’s Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument

Whether you choose to rough it for a week or drop in for a day, time spent in Escalante is well worth the trip.

08/30/2017

Opening Dispatch

Kentucky Bourbon Will Flow at Commonwealth's August 31 Opening

Belltown, bourbon, and Southern-styled bites.

08/30/2017 By Rosin Saez

Food & Drink

Nosh Pit Weekly Planner: August 30–September 5

The week in which: Chateau Ste. Michelle turns 50 and turns up, South Lake Union is awash in grilled cheese sandwiches, and Hot Stove Society fights the good fight against sad lunches.

08/30/2017 By Jaime Archer

City Attorney's Race 2017

What to Know About the City Attorney's Race

Four major issues that will continue to play out in the months to come.

08/29/2017 By Hayat Norimine

Let's Turn This Party Out

Check It Out: Chateau Ste. Michelle Turned 50 and Is Throwing a Party

The Washington wine behemoth's new visitor center offers expanded tasting rooms and lets you mix your own red blend.

08/29/2017 By Stefan Milne

Sales & Events

Wear What When: August 29–September 4

Adventurers, moms-to-be, and trend hounds alike: Shop sales for new fall arrivals.

08/29/2017 By Rosin Saez

Whistle While You Workwear

Patagonia Opens a Flagship Store in Ballard

Rugged workwear abounds.

08/29/2017 By Rosin Saez

Mayor's Race 2017

Durkan Wants Free College, But Where Would the Money Come From?

Possible funding sources the mayoral candidate listed right now are focused on the K-12 achievement gap.

08/28/2017 By Hayat Norimine

Fun With Listicles

Prolong Summer at These 6 Tiki Spots

Fall is coming, but there's still some summer left—raise a glass (or coconut) at one of these most tropical of establishments.

08/28/2017 By Rosin Saez

Ticket Alert

Hillary Clinton Goes Live at Paramount Theatre This December

Secretary Clinton visits Seattle to promote her new memoir, 'What Happened.'

08/28/2017 By Darren Davis

Shift Change

Shannon Martincic Is the Chef de Cuisine at Chicago's Elizabeth Restaurant

The talented chef has decamped for Michelin-starred pastures.

08/28/2017 By Rosin Saez

Weekday Picks

Culture Fix: August 28–September 1

Mos Def performs throwbacks under a new name, the Northwest Film Forum screens a meditative masterpiece, and Hoa Nguyen talks tarot and poetry.

08/28/2017 By Isabel Boutiette

Election 2017

45th District Independent Is Voting for Dhingra

Parker Harris received 7 percent of the votes in the August primary for the race to be the next 45th District state senator.

08/28/2017 By Hayat Norimine

Sponsored Content

5 Roaring Fork Valley Off-the-Beaten-Path Eats to Discover

From great tacos to perfect pancakes and fragrant pupusas, these hidden gems are worth the drive.

08/25/2017