The Plot Thickens

Of Course Trump Is Threatening Seattle’s City of Literature Status

Seattle finally snagged a City of Literature designation from UNESCO. But the president could very well pull the U.S. from the peace-building organization entirely.

12/19/2017 By Rosin Saez

Explainer

Get Real-Time Advice on Your Run with Sensoria's Smart Shoe

Want to run faster and farther? Maybe this Redmond company can help.

12/19/2017 By Ciara O'Rourke

Doors Wide Shut

Amazon Key Literally Lets Delivery Drivers Come Right Into Your Home

What do we risk when the door’s always open?

12/19/2017 By Allison Williams

Visual Art

Mount Analogue Is an Arts Space Unlike Anywhere Else in Seattle

Colleen Louise Barry’s bookstore, gallery, and community venue is the collaborative arts hub this city deserves.

12/19/2017 By Darren Davis

Soapbox

Seattle Tried to Reform Campaign Finance with Democracy Vouchers. It Didn’t Work for Everyone.

Despite an increase in donor participation, the new program has some big flaws.

12/19/2017 By Hayat Norimine

Local Traditions

Land of the Sweets Remains December's Best Date Night

'The Burlesque Nutcracker' at the Triple Door is still fun, flirty, and inclusive.

12/18/2017 By Darren Davis

Holiday Spirits

Miracle on 2nd: Rob Roy with a Christmas Garnish

The cocktail stalwart hosts a New York–based holiday popup. Here’s why you should go.

12/18/2017 By Stefan Milne

Breaking News

Passengers Killed After Amtrak Train Derails onto I-5

The Amtrak train was on its way to Portland when it derailed off a bridge over I-5 near Olympia.

12/18/2017 By Hayat Norimine

Feature

Spell Casters, a ‘Magic: The Gathering’ Origin Story

A Boeing employee and a mathematician dreamed up a new kind of collectible card game in a Seattle parking lot 25 years ago. They couldn’t have known Magic: The Gathering would change the gaming world forever.

12/18/2017 By Darren Davis

News Roundup

Top Stories: Net Neutrality, Solitary Confinement, and Roy Moore

Your weekly dose of top political stories.

12/15/2017 By Araz Hachadourian

Sponsored Content

A Pre-Olympics Visit with Lindsey Vonn

In the twilight of her Olympic career, Lindsey Vonn bought a five-bedroom mountain contemporary in East Vail. Just don’t expect her to retire there until she’s accomplished one last goal: proving she’s the greatest ski racer who ever lived.

12/15/2017

There's Still Time

19 Last-Minute Gifts for Everyone on Your List

For dog lovers, beauty connoisseurs, and everyone in-between—we've got you covered.

12/15/2017 By Jaime Archer

Fa La La La Food

10 Foolproof Food Gifts

On Dasher, on Dancer, on Prancer and Vixen, on cheese samplers, on beer and fixins.

12/15/2017 By Jaime Archer

Shifts & Shakeups

This Week in Restaurant News: The Return of Full Throttle Bottles and the Saint

Plus, Hart Coffee Company will shutter and sriracha spices up SPD's crime report.

12/15/2017 By Rosin Saez

Seattle Sun Light Spa

Seattle Sun Light Spa- Grand Opening

The new Light Spa by Seattle Sun, a new non-invasive cosmetic improvement spa in Downtown Bellevue, celebrated its grand opening.

12/14/2017

The Weekend Starts...Now

The Top Things to Do This Weekend: December 14–17

See Charlie Brown in real life, have a Sassy Brassy Holiday with the Seattle Men's Chorus, and explore food and identity at Tender Table.

12/14/2017 By Darren Davis

That Washington

Bob Ferguson Is Suing Over Net Neutrality

Because of course he is.

12/14/2017 By Hayat Norimine

That Washington

Seattle's Congresswomen Are Pretty Happy About Roy Moore's Loss

Alabama "loudly rejected one of the most troubling and unfit candidates for Senate that I can recall," U.S. Senator Patty Murray said.

12/13/2017 By Hayat Norimine

Food & Drink

Nosh Pit Weekly Planner: December 13–19

The week in which: LaCroix bubbles up at a gallery show, gingerbread houses meet their demise at Summit Public House, and festive holiday doughnuts popup at Broadcast Coffee.

12/13/2017 By Jaime Archer and Diane Stephani

City Hall

Seattle Reacts to the Death of San Francisco Mayor, Seattle Native Ed Lee

"Just an incredible loss for the Asian American community."

12/12/2017 By Hayat Norimine