News Roundup

Week in Review: KeyArena, Driverless Cars, and Comey Testimony

A wrap-up of this week's news in politics.

06/09/2017 By Liz Weber

City Hall

Council Bill Would Give Schools $2.3 Million for Two-Tier Bus System

The legislation is up for a vote on Monday.

06/09/2017 By Hayat Norimine

Summer In The City

Seattle Summer Outdoor Movie Guide 2017

Bust out the lawn chairs and curl up with a blanket for some cinema under the stars.

06/09/2017 By Liz Weber

Shifts & Shakeups

This Week in Restaurant News: Burgers in the Central District and Satay in Phinney Ridge

Plus, grocery shopping just got way easier with Amazon.

06/09/2017 By Amber Wright

woke up like this

Gorpcore and the Accidental Coolness Behind Seattle Style

How a fashion trend plays off the well-established canon of local fashion.

06/09/2017 By Jack Kelly

Fleet View

The USS 'Turner Joy' Visits Seattle

An important piece of American military history is hanging out in Lake Union.

06/09/2017 By Allecia Vermillion

When Bertha Broke Ground

It's Been 91 Years Since Seattle's First (and Only) Female Mayor

That could change come November. But why has it taken so long?

06/09/2017 By Hayat Norimine

Seattle Summer

Flavor Hunters: Salt and Straw’s Seattle Ice Cream Takeover

Can Portland’s favorite frozen treat purveyor translate its mix of geekery and wide-roaming creativity to Seattle?

06/09/2017 By Allecia Vermillion Photography by Stuart Mullenberg

That Washington

Highlights of James Comey's Testimony

The moment we've all been waiting for.

06/08/2017 By Hayat Norimine

Join Us at GENEROCITY 2017: The Most Generous Celebration on Earth

35 Nonprofits. One Night Only.

06/08/2017

The Weekend Starts...Now

The Top Things to Do This Weekend: June 8–11

Death Cab for Cutie and The Decemberists join forces for a good cause, comedian Michael Ian Black pays a visit to the Showbox, and the Pacific Northwest Ballet says goodbye to two of its finest.

06/08/2017 By Seattle Met Staff

#ComeyDay

Today Only: A Round of Comeykaze Shots at Mioposto

A $5 concoction to help you process the implications of this morning's testimony (or temporarily dull the panic that gnaws, ever-deeper at your soul)? Lordy, I hope there are tapes.

06/08/2017 By Allecia Vermillion

Fun With Listicles

Where to Eat in Chinatown–International District

Here, 11 of our favorites, from hot pots to honey toast.

06/08/2017 By Seattle Met Staff

Laird Norton Wealth Management

Laird Norton Wealth Management 50th Anniversary

On June 8, Laird Norton Wealth Management celebrated its 50th Anniversary at the new Pike Place MarketFront.

06/08/2017

KeyArena

5 Questions Answered About the KeyArena Proposal

The mayor picked the Los Angeles-based Oak View Group to renovate the stadium in the hopes of bringing NHL or NBA teams to Seattle.

06/07/2017 By Hayat Norimine

Coming Soon

The Duo Behind Melt and Central District Ice Cream to Open a Burger Joint

Happy Grillmore will land next door to Nate's Wings and Waffles in the Central District.

06/07/2017 By Rosin Saez

Local Legends

After 22 Years, Carrie Imler Says Goodbye to Pacific Northwest Ballet

Days before her final performance, the longest-tenured principal dancer at PNB reflects on her storied career and what it means to retire so young.

06/07/2017 By Darren Davis

City Hall

City Is Proposing Changes on Inspection Program for Rental Units

The ordinance would require private inspectors to submit failed inspection results to the city.

06/07/2017 By Hayat Norimine

Food & Drink

Nosh Pit Weekly Planner: June 7–13

This week, drink for a cause during Negroni Week, Dine with Pride for Pride Month, and take your pup to an al fresco dinner.

06/07/2017 By Rosin Saez

City Hall

Mandatory Affordable Housing Bill for International District Moves Toward Council Vote

The council vote is slated for July 17 after the legislation was passed out of committee Tuesday.

06/06/2017 By Hayat Norimine