Breaking Waves

Meet the Makah Surfers Who Shred in Their Own Backyard

Which just happens to be one of the state's best surf beaches.

07/20/2016 By Allison Williams

Sunsetology

What Makes Our Coastal Sunsets So Gorgeous?

There’s no such thing as a sunset expert, but University of Washington atmospheric sciences and geophysics professor Steve Warren is pretty close.

07/20/2016 By Allison Williams

Get Out

The State's Best Beaches Are Hard to Reach...But That’s What Makes Them Great

Getting to the good stuff: The journey makes the destination even more rewarding.

07/20/2016 By Allison Williams

Uniquely Northwest

The 4 Kinds of Washington Beach Days

Illustrations by the Brave Union

07/20/2016 By Allison Williams

Eat Here Now

What We're Eating Now: August 2016

This month’s favorites: crunchy salad, spicy noodles, and, wow—those crinkle-cut fries.

07/20/2016 By Allecia Vermillion and Kathryn Robinson

The Sporting Life

Watch Ken Griffey Jr. Go Into the Hall of Fame This Sunday

The Kid takes his rightful place in baseball's hallowed halls.

07/20/2016 By Seth Sommerfeld

Beering Alfresco

Bar Harbor’s Huge South Lake Union Patio Is Open

Local beers for now. Lobster rolls and oysters are coming soon.

07/20/2016 By Rosin Saez

Ticket Alerts

Temple of the Dog (Soundgarden/Pearl Jam Supergroup) Announces Its First Tour Ever

The band finally hits the road (and plays the Paramount) to celebrate the 25th anniversary of its lone album.

07/20/2016 By Seth Sommerfeld

Food & Drink

Nosh Pit Weekly Planner: July 20–26

This week: Sake slushies and shuffleboard at TanakaSan, wall to wall mezcal at The Barrel Thief, and Le Petit Cochon hosts a Holy Mountain Brewery beer dinner.

07/20/2016 By Rosin Saez

Destination Guide

Washington's Coast: A Different Kind of Beach Vacation

Vacations on the sand, bushwacking beach hikes, badass surfers, and more on Washington's Pacific Coast.

07/20/2016 By Allison Williams

Rant

Is It Ethical to Enjoy the Rio Olympics?

Wrestling with the morality of a troubled edition of the Summer Games.

07/20/2016 By Seth Sommerfeld

How I Got Here

Godwin Gabriel Is Changing the Way Africa Uses Smart Phones

Here in Seattle, he wants to find you a ride to your next appointment.

07/20/2016 By Stefan Milne

Morning Fizz

Seattle City Light Cuts Back Solar Power Incentive

Solar program is a victim of its own success, Airbnb hosts may be victims of over regulation, and neighborhood district councils say they're victims of Murray attack.

07/20/2016 By Josh Feit and Spencer Ricks

Afternoon Jolt

New Council Proposal Would Ban Future Airbnb Hosts from Renting at Secondary Properties

Burgess scraps cap for outright ban on new Airbnb hosts in secondary market.

07/19/2016 By Josh Feit

Thomson Reuters and Seattle Met

Slide Show: Super Lawyers 2016

On July 19, Super Lawyers, a Thomson Reuters business, and Seattle Met hosted a spectacular event to honor the top attorneys selected to the 2016 Washington Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists.

07/19/2016