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How Seattle Became the Hollywood of Video Games

A timeline of how Microsoft, Nintendo, and a fleet of talented indie developers placed Seattle at the center of the gaming industry.

09/17/2021 By Sophie Grossman

Kiki Culture

Inside Passage Is Enchantment (and Cocktails) Under the Sea

Enter the sliding door to Rumba’s new sibling cocktail bar and find yourself in an underwater lair that gives tiki a Northwest do-over.

09/17/2021 By Allecia Vermillion

Live and Learn

Saturday Is Free Museum Day in Seattle and Beyond

Plan ahead—or find ways to skip admission fees year-round.

09/16/2021 By Allison Williams

City Slicker

9 Timeless Trench Coats You'll Need, Just in Time for Fall

When the weather goes sideways, take ample cover.

09/16/2021 By Jenni Moore

Coronavirus Chronicles

What to Know about Rapid Covid Tests in King County

Tests are back on the rise. But is it any easier to get a quick and reliable result?

09/16/2021 By Benjamin Cassidy

First-Timers Club

Never Have I Ever: Seattle Edition

Essential local experiences, attempted by our own editors for the very first time.

09/16/2021 By Seattle Met Staff

Soft Pants Forever

Never Have I Ever: Underdressed for a Night Out

What happens when sweats meet swank.

09/16/2021 By Zoe Sayler

Just Brew It

Never Have I Ever: Had a Cup of Coffee

This could be habit-forming.

09/16/2021 By Allison Williams

Welcome to Seattle

Never Have I Ever: Summited the Space Needle

“Thanks for coming, and enjoy your time in Seattle.”

09/16/2021 By Stefan Milne

Float On

Never Have I Ever: Traveled by Seaplane

Taking off from an airport with no runways.

09/16/2021 By Allecia Vermillion

Prohibition Punch

Never Have I Ever: Had Drinks Atop Smith Tower

A new identity helps our vintage skyscraper persevere. The speakeasy-style bar on the 35th floor helps too.

09/16/2021 By Benjamin Cassidy

Market Daze

Never Have I Ever: Bought Groceries at Pike Place Market

It’s our signature destination. But what happens when you really need some oxtail?

09/16/2021 By Angela Cabotaje

Tuck and Roll

Never Have I Ever: Sledded Down a City Hill

The bruises were totally worth it.

09/16/2021 By Allecia Vermillion

Bicycle Diaries

Never Have I Ever: Commuted via Bike

A weekend enthusiast straps on a helmet and coasts downtown.

09/16/2021 By Allison Williams

Top 3 Ways to Recharge with Aloha

Find balance and harmony while visiting the Hawaiian Islands

09/15/2021

TV Recap

Emme Collins Is a French-Fried Force on Chopped

The Seattle Public Schools chef took on french fries and milk shakes in a new ep of the popular Food Network show. Spoilers, ahoy!

09/15/2021 By Allecia Vermillion

Shelf Lives

7 Seattle Books to Read This Fall

From Marcus Harrison Green's essay collection to a history of the 1991 Huskies.

09/15/2021 By Stefan Milne

Market Forces

A New Name for Several Longtime Local Supermarkets

Central Market, Ballard Market will soon have monikers to match their Town and Country siblings.

09/15/2021 By Allecia Vermillion

Starry Night

Property Watch: A Cedar Treehouse Palace in Kirkland

This owner-designed stunner features artful details, a three-bedroom ADU, and a yurt.

09/15/2021 By Sarah Anne Lloyd

Skin Savvy

10 Skin Care Products to Prep Your Face for Fall

Cleanse, tone, moisturize, repeat.

09/14/2021 By Jenni Moore