Bang For Your Buck

Cheap Week: June 5–11

The indomitable Erik Blood performs at Neumos, Lisa Ko reads from her award-winning debut novel 'The Leavers,' and Fred Wildlife Refuge transforms into a sensory overload.

06/05/2017 By Seattle Met Staff

Fashion and Events

Wear What When June 5–11

This week head to a fashion fundraiser, floral classes at the London Plane, and a lesson on essential oils.

06/05/2017 By Nicole Erickson

Literary Libations

Mr. Darcy’s Will Take Over the Former Clever Bottle Space

The Belltown bar will become a...Belltown bar.

06/05/2017 By Rosin Saez

Profile

Michael Foster Is Defiant

The Seattle climate activist who turned off the North Dakota Keystone Pipeline gave up his livelihood, his family, and quite possibly—after the upcoming trial—his next two decades of freedom. What drives someone to risk it all?

06/05/2017 By Kathryn Robinson Photography by Mike Kane

Seattle Aquarium

Seattle Aquarium Splash! Gala

On June 2, the Seattle Aquarium hosted the 26th annual Splash! gala, raising more than $900,000.

06/02/2017

News Roundup

Week in Review: Homeless Count, Sound Transit, and the Paris Climate Accord

A wrap-up of this week's news in politics.

06/02/2017 By Liz Weber

Rings of Glory

Merry National Doughnut Day to You

Real holiday or not, bookend this week with some glazed goods.

06/02/2017 By Rosin Saez

Shifts & Shakeups

This Week in Restaurant News: Charles Smith Rosé Festival and a New Molly Moon's Location

Plus, philanthropic negronis at Heartwood Provisions.

06/02/2017 By Amber Wright

That Washington

Murray Joins 60 Mayors Who Promise to Uphold Paris Climate Accord Goals

"We will continue to be a leader in environmental justice as well,"

06/01/2017 By Hayat Norimine

Housing and Homelessness

7 Big Takeaways from This Year's Homeless Count

The 116-page report outlined a number of important statistics that can inform the conversation around homelessness.

06/01/2017 By Hayat Norimine

Seattle University’s Faces of Social Justice: Mark Roddy

Meet Seattle University's veteran in STEM Education.

06/01/2017

Soon Soon Soon

Rachel's Ginger Beer Slated to Open Next Week in U Village

But first: lemonade stands.

06/01/2017 By Rosin Saez

Mayor's Race 2017

Jessyn Farrell Resigns as State Legislator, Will Focus on Mayor's Race

Vacating her seat allows her to raise money for her campaign.

06/01/2017 By Hayat Norimine

Fun With Listicles

The Summer of Frosé (aka Frozen Rosé) Is Nigh

It's going to be everywhere. But here's where to get it right now.

06/01/2017 By Allecia Vermillion

City Hall

Soda Tax Bill Now Excludes Diet Drinks

Lisa Herbold's controversial package of amendments would've put diet soda back in the mix, reduced the tax to 1 cent per ounce, and still raised more money.

05/31/2017 By Hayat Norimine