Tally the Votes

The Historic Election Results of 1972

A third north-south highway, the Seattle Aquarium at Golden Gardens, and electric-powered streetcars were all on the ballot 50 years ago.

03/07/2022 Illustrations by Jordan Kay By Angela Cabotaje

Now Playing

Why KEXP Is Still Seattle's Indie Radio Station

Fifty years after its inception, this public radio station can afford to stay weird.

03/07/2022 By Sophie Grossman Illustrations by Jordan Kay

Occupy Beacon Hill

The Origins of El Centro de la Raza

A peaceful takeover of a vacant schoolhouse once rocked the city—and inspired future racial justice fights.

03/07/2022 By Angela Cabotaje

Groovy, Baby

1972: The Audacious Year That Changed Seattle

The legacy of these momentous 12 months lingers 50 years on.

03/07/2022 By Angela Cabotaje, Benjamin Cassidy, and Sophie Grossman Illustrations by Jordan Kay

Welcome Developments

The New Odessa Brown Children's Clinic in Othello Is Eye-Popping

Opening Monday, the community health center takes a creative approach to addressing racial inequity at Seattle Children's.

03/04/2022 By Benjamin Cassidy

Review

Maíz Brings Nixtamal Tortillas to Pike Place Market

The family behind Sazón is grinding our way toward better tacos and antojitos.

03/04/2022 By Allecia Vermillion Photography by Amber Fouts

News Wire

University of Washington Students Can Graduate In Person Again

After two years of virtual ceremonies, in-real-life commencement is back and longer than ever before.

03/03/2022 By Benjamin Cassidy

Quote Unquote

Amelia Bonow Fights for Abortion Rights with Pills

“I think it’s really difficult for people to wrap their minds around this, but Roe v. Wade is toast.”

03/03/2022 By Allison Williams

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Bloodworks Launches Campaign SAVOR LIFE. SAVE A LIFE.

Regional culinary industry voices come together to raise awareness about the urgency to donate blood.

03/02/2022 By Corinne Whiting

Lake Season Approacheth

Property Watch: A Floating Home Designed with Love

High design meets laketop whimsy in this custom SLU retreat.

03/02/2022 By Sarah Anne Lloyd

32 And Me

Today Is Kraken Day—Here's How to Celebrate

Yes, hockey fans, there will be freebies and discounts.

03/02/2022 By Seattle Met Staff

Seattle on TV

Luke Kolpin, Seattle’s Top Chef Contestant, Prepares for Prime Time

He cooked at Canlis, then spent nearly nine years at Noma in Copenhagen. He makes his TV debut March 3.

03/02/2022 By Ann Karneus

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How to Land a Great Deal on a Seattle Home

Purchasing a home in Seattle can seem daunting at first.

03/01/2022

Indie City

Day In Day Out Announces 2022 Lineup

And it’s straight out of a hipster’s fevered daydream.

03/01/2022 By Sophie Grossman

Bun-Based Collabs

And So Begins Lil Woody's Burger Month

This year's chef lineup includes ascendant faces, timeless talent, and one unconventional pick (not just because he made a spicy fried chicken sandwich).

03/01/2022 By Allecia Vermillion

Obsession

Why Is Seattle So Obsessed with Sunset Time?

This city cares about two things, per the Seattle Weather Blog: snow and sunsets.

03/01/2022 By Zoe Sayler

Black History Month

Wa Na Wari Has a Vision for the Central District’s Black Future

How a public art project became a center for Black belonging.

02/28/2022 By Malia Alexander

News Wire

Until Further Notice, Seattle’s Colors Are Blue and Yellow

From rally flags to Sounders shirts to Space Needle lighting, support for Ukraine was everywhere this past weekend.

02/28/2022 By Benjamin Cassidy

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Beef Substitutes with Chopped Champion Chef Kaleena Bliss

Where Chef Kaleena Bliss Makes Meals Better With Beef.

02/25/2022

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Beef Substitutes with Spinasse’s Chef Stuart Lane

Chef Stuart Lane Makes Meals Better With Beef

02/25/2022