Famous Faces

Perfect Party January 2017

Here’s who we’d invite if we could entertain this month’s most interesting visitors, locals, and newsmakers.

12/20/2016 By Seattle Met Staff

Power Lines

The Election of a Mercer Island Democrat May Spell the End of the GOP on the Eastside

Are the Seattle suburbs now forever blue?

12/20/2016 By Josh Feit

Rat Pack

Seattle is Attempting to Evict Rats from Its Vacant Buildings

The new building code will make it harder for rodents to thrive in areas of urban redevelopment.

12/20/2016 By Darren Davis

Ultimate Hawaii Guide

The Push and Pull of Paradise

A Seattleite contemplates growing up in Hawaii and leaving it all behind.

12/20/2016 By Ethan Chung

Deals on Flavor

Seattle's Best Wintertime Cheap Eats

17 terrific places to give the budget a break this post-holiday season.

12/20/2016 By Kathryn Robinson and Allecia Vermillion

Ultimate Hawaii Guide

Where to Find Aloha in Seattle

Get the Hawaiian spirit without boarding a flight.

12/20/2016 By Allison Williams

Ultimate Hawaii Guide

The Plate Lunch Breakdown

It's Hawaii in a single comfort-food dish.

12/20/2016 By Ethan Chung

Trend

In Defense of Bone Broth

Strip away the goofy monikers and it’s pretty easy to embrace broth by the cup.

12/20/2016 By Allecia Vermillion

Ultimate Hawaii Guide

The Seattleite’s Guide to the Big Island

What to do on the epic, volcanic, bigger-than-you-thought island.

12/20/2016 By Ethan Chung

Around Town

What We’re Eating Now: January 2017

Senegal’s fish stew, a proper Maine lobster roll, and an unexpectedly bright coffee beer.

12/20/2016 By Kathryn Robinson and Allecia Vermillion

Review

Above All, Mbar

Mamnoon’s burgeoning restaurant empire has a lofty new jewel in its crown.

12/20/2016 By Kathryn Robinson

Ultimate Hawaii Guide

The Canlis-Hawaii Connection

Seattle’s fine dining has a tiki soul and an island past.

12/20/2016 By Allison Williams

Ultimate Hawaii Guide

Hawaiian Language 101

The lingo, the language, and the pidgin dialect.

12/20/2016 By Ethan Chung

Ultimate Hawaii Guide

Where to Buy Hawaiian-Made Leis Right Here in Seattle

Plus seven things you probably didn’t know about floral neckwear.

12/20/2016 By Allison Williams

Ultimate Hawaii Guide

The Seattleite’s Guide to Maui

What to do on the sandy, relaxing, legendary island.

12/20/2016 By Allison Williams

Ultimate Hawaii Guide

The Poke Phenomenon

Seattle is crazy for the fish dish, but one version is best.

12/20/2016 By Ethan Chung

Seattle Goodwill

Seattle Goodwill Glitter Gala 2016

On October 15, Hangar 30 sparkled as Glitter Gala guests tossed bling, enjoyed gourmet dining and a fashion show, then selected the Goodwill Design Challenge winner.

12/20/2016

Morning Fizz

Leaving Town, Changing Jobs, and Leading the Fight

Longtime pro-pot advocate leaving Seattle, longtime pro-choice advocate takes new job, and Washington's U.S. senators take the lead.

12/20/2016 By Josh Feit

Ultimate Hawaii Guide

The Seattleite’s Guide to Oahu

What to do on the urban, surf-crazy, history-up-close island.

12/20/2016 By Allison Williams

Getaway Guide

The Seattleite’s Ultimate Guide to Hawaii

Come explore Hawaii’s four main islands with us, each with its own distinct vibe, perfect for Pacific Northwesterners.

12/19/2016 By Allison Williams and Ethan Chung