State of Real Estate

Seattle Home Prices Went Up Again—but Is Relief in Sight?

Four neighborhoods saw double-digit percentage growth compared to the same time last year.

06/08/2022 By Seattle Met Staff

First Fed Invites You

Attend their grand opening celebration in Bellevue for free bubble tea, giveaways, and more!

06/08/2022

TREND FORECAST

Shop 5 Summer Trends Fresh-Picked by Seattle Style Experts

Mix and match this season's hottest looks.

06/07/2022 By Zoe Sayler Photography by Patrick Tak

Seattle Dining Guide

Bone Up on Seattle’s Best Barbecue

Warmer weather calls for meat, smoked low and slow.

06/07/2022 By Allecia Vermillion Photography by Amber Fouts

Explainer

The Different Shades of Tree Equity in Seattle Neighborhoods

As Seattle summers warm, some areas will need more leafy protection to fend off the heat.

06/07/2022 By Benjamin Cassidy Illustrations by Gage Murrey

Awards & Accolades

Seattle’s 2022 Spirited Awards Nominees

The local booze connoisseurs who made the short list.

06/06/2022 By Ann Karneus

DIPLOMACY

Gifts for Grads

Congratulate them on their hard work—and help them prepare for whatever's next.

06/06/2022 By Zoe Sayler

NINE TO FIVE

Gifts for Grads Entering the Workforce

Don't let them walk into the "real world" without cute work shoes.

06/06/2022 By Zoe Sayler

LIFELONG LEARNER

Gifts for Graduates Starting College or Grad School

We don't need no education. But we do need a puffy Baggu laptop sleeve.

06/06/2022 By Zoe Sayler

PATH PATHOS

Gifts for Grads Who Aren't Sure What's Next

No plan? No problem.

06/03/2022 By Zoe Sayler

RACK RANK

Every Nordstrom Rack in the Seattle Area, Ranked

I visited eight Nordstrom Racks in one weekend. Here's what I found.

06/03/2022 By Zoe Sayler

Gorge Yourself

Music Festivals Worth a Trip

From the Gorge Amphitheatre to Fort Worden, our favorite live music destinations are coming back to life.

06/03/2022 By Sophie Grossman

Obsession

Seattle's Ever-Renewing Relationship with the Public Library

Checking in on SPL's mission to serve everyone.

06/03/2022 By Zoe Sayler

MOVING UP, MOVING OUT

Gifts for Grads Moving to a New Place

A new city, a new apartment, a new job, a new life.

06/02/2022 By Zoe Sayler

PASSPORT OR FAIL

Gifts for Grads Taking a Gap Year

Help them make the most of their time off.

06/02/2022 By Zoe Sayler

World Building

Dreamland’s Patio Is Now an Immersive Tropical Sci-Fi Bar

It’s called Carnelian Bay—a land of grottos, tiger fountains, and neo-tropical drinks.

06/01/2022 By Allecia Vermillion

WINDOW BENCH ALERT

Property Watch: A Spacious 1905 Home With a Cozy Attic Apartment

This updated Capitol Hill Foursquare is full of historic craftsmanship, opulent updates, and flexible spaces.

06/01/2022 By Sarah Anne Lloyd

Gun Violence

Mass Shootings in Washington

Tracking an unbearable toll.

06/01/2022 By Angela Cabotaje

Essay

Love at the End of the World

I opened my marriage when the pandemic shut everything down. In Seattle, I was hardly alone.

05/31/2022 By Sarah Stuteville Illustrations by Teresa Grasseschi

ART WORK

Seattle's Best Shops for Custom Framing

Give your art—or T.rex tooth—the display it deserves.

05/31/2022 By Zoe Sayler