SilverStar Resort Offers Convenient Winter Playground in B.C. Interior

Even among ever broadening destination resort options, few ski areas compare with SilverStar. Located outside Vernon, B.C. about six hours drive from Seattle; SilverStar tosses out snowshoe and snow cat tour dinners, Nordic and even ten-pin bowling.

12/13/2016 By Crai Bower

Shop Local, Ship Out

In Search Of: Local Shops That Ship

We asked Yelp about their favorite Seattle stores for local shopping—that also ship it out for you.

12/13/2016 By Colleen Williams

Morning Fizz

Puget Sound Sage Director Rebecca Saldaña Wins State Senate Appointment

County Council overrides district vote, keeps majority-minority representation intact.

12/13/2016 By Josh Feit

Fun With Listicles

9 Glorious, Gluttonous Seattle Poutines

At this point, Quebec's signature combo of fries, gravy, and cheese curds is also a Seattle staple.

12/13/2016 By Allecia Vermillion

Afternoon Jolt

Burgess Not Running for Fourth Term

The council's "conservative" won't seek reelection.

12/12/2016 By Josh Feit

Explainer

You Can Cut Down a Christmas Tree in the Wild

Learn what it takes to cut your own wild tree (or where to get it the easy way).

12/12/2016 By Jack Russillo

Bang For Your Buck

Cheap Week: December 12–18

Light sculptures brighten spirits at Olympic Sculpture Park, Tacocat returns home to spread pop punk joy, and Henry Art Gallery hosts a screening of the queer coming-of-age stop-motion animation feature 'Torrey Pines.'

12/12/2016 By Jane Kidder Edited by Seth Sommerfeld

Pizza Dispatch

Southpaw, John Sundstrom's House of Pizza, Is Open

One of the town's most esteemed chefs puts his own spin on the best food in the universe. All superlatives justified.

12/12/2016 By Allecia Vermillion

Morning Fizz

Patty Murray Set to Challenge Trump on Russian Hack and Cabinet Nominees

Murray versus Trump, Sawant versus landlords, and the King County Council for...?

12/12/2016 By Josh Feit

Critic's Notebook

What Restaurant Trends Can We Expect for 2017?

James Beard Foundation released these last week, but how Seattle are they?

12/12/2016 By Kathryn Robinson

Sales and Events

Wear What When: December 12–18

Bear winter with Madewell, give back with Divalani Style, and shop locally with Seattle Makers Market.

12/12/2016 By Amanda Raschkow

Festive Foods

Napkin Friends Is a Latke Virtuoso

The rest of the year, this food truck makes panini with potato pancakes instead of bread. But come Hanukkah, things get a little more traditional.

12/09/2016 By Jane Kidder

Morning Fizz

Safe (Cultural) Spaces

Fire, rents, syphilis, and snow.

12/09/2016 By Josh Feit

Shifts & Shakeups

This Week in Restaurant News: Halal Guys and Pizza Milestones

Plus, a new juice bar and SLU sausage sadness.

12/09/2016 By Allecia Vermillion

Over the Top

5 Places to Find the Perfect Holiday Gear

You're going to win the ugly sweater contest this year.

12/09/2016 By Amanda Raschkow

Something For Everyone

The "Even More Gifts!" Gift Guide

Still on the hunt for the perfect gift? Have we got some ideas!

12/09/2016 By Colleen Williams and Amanda Raschkow

Critic's Notebook

You’re Used to Drinking This. Look How Many Restaurants Want You to Eat It.

Hey there, bergamot.

12/08/2016 By Kathryn Robinson

The Weekend Starts... Now

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

Stevie Nicks belts out the hits, Vietnamese refugees get swept up in a fantastical American road trip in 'Vietgone,' and Seattle Symphony's 'Holiday Pops' spreads seasonal cheer.

12/08/2016 By Seattle Met Staff

Morning Fizz

King County: Syphilis Is Up 54 Percent Since 2010

King County's tax burden, King County's syphilis rates, and the King County Council's big choice.

12/08/2016 By Josh Feit

The Sporting Life

3 Keys to the Sounders’ First MLS Cup Final

After an improbable comeback season, can Seattle finally win the big one?

12/08/2016 By Jack Russillo