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The Weirdest Seattle News of 2023

Steamy Kraken fan fic, Costco sushi, and inflatable dinosaurs.

10/24/2023 By Angela Cabotaje, Eric Nusbaum, and Seattle Met Staff

Faking Left

Shaun Scott Chronicles Seattle’s Civic Shortcomings through Sports

Heartbreak City details progressive failures, and resilience, by focusing on the city’s relationship to its teams and athletes.

10/23/2023 By Benjamin Cassidy

Love Letters

Ballard's Creepiest Curiosity Shop Reminds Us to Be Weird

Fancy stuffed roadkill, glowing uranium dinner plates, and a real human skeleton? This is the place.

10/23/2023 By Allison Williams

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Celebrate the Holidays with the Seahawks

Lumen Field is your home for the holidays this season!

10/20/2023

If By Sea

Seattle’s Seaplanes Take Off in a New Direction

After 77 years, Kenmore Air keeps the iconic propeller planes flying across the Seattle landscape. Where do they go from here?

10/20/2023 By Allison Williams

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The Saint Martin’s University Gala Brings Together Food, Wine and People for a Cause

Three special culinary guests will host this year’s Gala raising funds for student scholarships.

10/19/2023

Owl Prowl

How (and Why) to Start Bird-Watching in Seattle

Birding is gaining popularity in Seattle as a way to connect with nature—and with fellow humans.

10/19/2023 By Olivia Rosane

Seattle Dining Guide

Special Occasion Restaurants for When You Want to Go Big

Because sometimes life hands you reasons to make a reservation and really blow it out.

10/18/2023 By Allecia Vermillion

Secret in Sand Point

Property Watch: A Hidden Midcentury Oasis

This home looks low-key from the outside but opens up into a light-filled midcentury modern paradise.

10/18/2023 By Sarah Anne Lloyd

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5 Must-Experience Highlights of the Hokusai Exhibition at Seattle Art Museum

Discover Hokusai’s Artistic Journey and Interactive Exploration.

10/17/2023

Silver Screens

Indie Movie Theaters Are Finding Their Audience

But is it possible to bring top-notch films to the masses and still balance the budget?

10/17/2023 By Eric Olson

Cinema Paradise

A Guide to Seattle’s Independent Movie Theaters

The best places to find highly curated cinema—and also screenings of The Room.

10/17/2023 By Eric Olson

Asked/Answered

Why Don't the Kraken Have a Captain?

Everything you ever needed to know about hockey captaincies, with a stick tap to Kraken analyst Alison Lukan.

10/16/2023 By Seattle Met Staff

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Puget Sound Food Hub: The Farmer-Owned Collective Bringing the Local Harvest to Your Plate

For Seattle Restaurant Week—happening October 22 to November 4—it’s easier to Eat at the Peak with help from Puget Sound Food Hub

10/13/2023

Dress to Impress

Funny Halloween Costume Ideas for Topical Seattleites

Some people aren't cut out to be ghosts and goblins; they'd rather be Green Jacket Lady.

10/13/2023 By Seattle Met Staff

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A Magical Sunriver Winter:

4 days of must-do activities—book your stay now!

10/12/2023

Twinning and Winning

There’s No Such Thing as Unsellable Houses for These Sisters

Lyndsay Lamb and Leslie Davis have turned their Snohomish real estate business into a popular HGTV show.

10/12/2023 By Haley Shapley

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Experience the Past, Present, and Future of America’s Favorite Sports Car

Buckle Up! “Corvette Creativity” America’s Car Museum’s newest exhibit is now on display and ready to be explored.

10/12/2023

Queries

Hey, John Richards, Tell Me about Your Last Great Meal

A few of our most fascinating locals dish on the restaurants they love.

10/11/2023 By Allecia Vermillion

Scary Good Hospitality

How the Founder of Spirit Halloween Became a Small-Town Hotelier

Joe Marver’s attention to detail shines bright at the Twisp River Suites—especially around Halloween.

10/11/2023 By Taylor McKenzie Gerlach