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Seattle’s Beloved Bumbershoot Returns for its 52nd Year

Celebrate the arts and music scene this Labor Day weekend.

07/15/2025

Represent

This Couple Is Riding Every Bus in King County

And eating lunch at the end of every line.

07/15/2025 By Mike Nolan

ICYMI

Weird Seattle News of Late

Ken Jennings is not messing around, and neither are the bees.

07/14/2025 By Seattle Met Staff

Crumb Deal

The Best Pastries for When You Deserve a Little Treat

These baked goods are worth the dough.

07/14/2025 By Naomi Tomky Photography by Amber Fouts

Friday Feed

The Whale Loses and More Food News

A storied chef retires, a women's sports bar opens, and more matcha, of course.

07/11/2025 By Naomi Tomky

Spectacles

All the Razzmatazz at This Year's Seafair

It's not all about the Blue Angels.

07/10/2025 By Taylor McKenzie Gerlach and Seattle Met Staff

Seattle Restored

Redefining the Analog Shopping Experience

Connection through clothing.

07/09/2025 By Cara Strickland Photography by GrowingBoyMedia

Represent

The World’s Greatest Ichiro Memorabilia Collector Lives in Florida

Ray Gerkey thought his hobby needed a focus.

07/09/2025 By Eric Nusbaum

One Cork Town

The Massive Charm of Wine Country’s Smallest Towns

Checking in to the state’s most stylish new rural retreats that make Walla Walla seem like the big city.

07/08/2025 By Allison Williams

Juicy Retails

What I learned from a $43 Box of Pakistani Mangoes

Nostalgia tastes sweet, but it’s not cheap.

07/08/2025 By Naomi Tomky

Bottoms Up

Washington’s Wine Tasting Rooms Have a New Flavor

They’re not where—or what—they used to be. The recipe for success for local wineries is changing.

07/07/2025 By Sean P. Sullivan

Good Rep

Pramila Jayapal Is Tougher than She Looks

And she has a certain president in her sights.

07/03/2025 By Allison Williams Photography by Chona Kasinger

Always in Style

Washington Red Wines to Try Right Now

Our wine expert picks the top five reasons why the state still has red on lock.

07/03/2025 By Sean P. Sullivan

Feature

The Tree of Life Is Falling Down

How one death-defying spruce became the mascot, tourist trap, and spiritual center of the Washington coast.

07/02/2025 By Allison Williams Photography by Mac Holt

Blowouts

What to Do In and Around Seattle for Fourth of July

From parades and fireworks to classic car shows.

07/01/2025 By Seattle Met Staff

The New Old Country

Boise’s Basque Celebration Actually Goes Year-Round

Jaialdi is back, but you don’t have to wait five years for a good time.

07/01/2025 By Allison Williams