Bang For Your Buck

Cheap Week May 9–15

Catch new music from Damien Jurado, the Thermals, and Karl Blau, Rory Scovel's comedy, and film from the trans community.

05/09/2016 Edited by Seth Sommerfeld By Scott Johnson

Summer Splash in Portland May 21

Deep discounts and no sales tax on Kayaks and Stand Up Paddle boards

05/09/2016

Opening Dispatch

Sam Choy's Poke to the Max Goes Brick and Mortar in Hillman City

The Hawaiian chef brings poke and beer under the same roof.

05/09/2016 By Emma Engelfried

Pop Culture Blast

Monday Morning Pick-Me-Up: Robinson Canó and Jordan Morris Are Red Hot

Plus, Radiohead, Star Wars emojis, and adult breakfast cereal.

05/09/2016 By Seth Sommerfeld

Critic's Notebook

How Could I Leave Out This Killer Patio?

Outdoor dining in Seattle doesn’t get much better than this.

05/09/2016 By Kathryn Robinson

Morning Fizz

Pronto Plans Jeopardized Again

Good news for car sharing, more bad news for bike sharing.

05/09/2016 By Josh Feit

Afternoon Jolt

Sound Transit Voters Prefer Park and Rides Over Bike and Pedestrian Access

Poll finds strong support for park and rides at light rail expansions.

05/06/2016 By Josh Feit

City Year

Slide Show: Ripples of Hope Gala

City Year Seattle/King County hosted their Ripples of Hope Gala on May 5 supporting their work in Seattle schools.

05/06/2016

Opening Dispatch

Monica Dimas's Sunset Fried Chicken Sandwiches Opens at RGB 12th Ave

So on trend, guys.

05/06/2016 By Allecia Vermillion

Shifts and Shakeups

This Week in Restaurant News: Biscuits, Poke, and Scott Staples in the Central District

Plus pasta on Capitol Hill and a new identity for the Tray Kitchen space.

05/06/2016 By Grace Qian

Morning Fizz

Sound Transit Ridership Spikes During Viaduct Closure

Sound Transit polling and ridership numbers, Jayapal fundraising numbers, and Macri council endorsements.

05/06/2016 By Josh Feit

Pacific Science Center

Slide Show: Foundations of Science Breakfast

Pacific Science Center’s 13th Annual Foundations of Science Breakfast: Inspiring Tomorrow’s Innovators featured an engaging conversation with Grammy Award winning artist, innovator, and entrepreneur Ryan Lewis.

05/05/2016

Afternoon Jolt

Vance's Political Consultant Is Trump Delegate and Staffer

GOP U.S. senate candidate distanced himself from Trump today, but his main consultant is all in for Trump.

05/05/2016 By Josh Feit

Local Talent

A Fiendish Conversation with Jesse Link

The Seattle artist chats about his colorful animal paintings, street art, and 'American Majestic.'

05/05/2016 By Seth Sommerfeld

Homecoming Queen

Style File: 5 Questions with Robbie Turner

We ask Drag Race alum and Seattle native Robbie Turner where to shop.

05/05/2016 By Colleen Williams

Opening Dispatch

Tarsan i Jane Brings Valencian Cuisine to "Scandinavian" Seattle

A wood-fired grill, paella Sundays, and gin and tonics aplenty.

05/05/2016 By Emma Engelfried

Morning Fizz

Feminist Celebrity Contribution

Campaign contributions and timely condemnations.

05/05/2016 By Josh Feit

The Weekend Starts... Now

The Top Things to Do This Weekend: May 5–8

Sail the ghostly seas with Seattle Opera's 'The Flying Dutchman,' take in the social commentary of Spectrum Dance's 'A Rap on Race,' and catch the last weekend of Kehinde Wiley at SAM.

05/05/2016 By Seattle Met Staff

Art Walk

Where to Go This First Thursday: May 2016

Head out to discover spectral dresses, adventurous animals, the calm of rust-infused panels, and more.

05/04/2016 By Seth Sommerfeld

Afternoon Jolt

You Say McDermott, I Say McDermott: Pollsters Claim Joe McDermott's Winning Numbers Aren't Sign of Voter Confusion

According to his pollsters, Joe McDermott's lead increases when voters know he's not Jim McDermott.

05/04/2016 By Josh Feit