Editor's Note

Preparing for Takeoff

How not to hate an airport.

05/24/2016 By James Ross Gardner

Secrets of Sea-Tac

9 Last-Minute Airport Gift Ideas

Please don't buy those Sleepless in Seattle pajamas.

05/24/2016 By Allison Williams

Secrets of Sea-Tac

Delayed Flight? Here's How to Pass the Time

What to do when you're stranded at Sea-Tac.

05/24/2016 By Allison Williams

Secrets of Sea-Tac

The 10 Best Things to Eat at Sea-Tac

Plus a food wish list for the airport's forthcoming concessions overhaul.

05/24/2016 By Allecia Vermillion

Secrets of Sea-Tac

The Best Nonstop Flights from Seattle

Three of Sea-Tac's newest direct flights, and three other airports you should be using.

05/24/2016 By Allison Williams

Secrets of Sea-Tac

Sea-Tac by the Numbers

Where the airport’s more than 42 million passengers are flying, how much they’re spending, and how long they’re waiting.

05/24/2016 By Matthew Halverson

Secrets of Sea-Tac

Does Seattle Need a Second Airport?

The idea has long been floated, and it’s finally, probably, a reality.

05/24/2016 By Allison Williams

The Sea-Tac You Don’t See

Photos: Behind Sea-Tac Airport's Locked Doors

More than 19,000 people go to work in the airport, fueling 737s, shining shoes, and hauling the 50-pound Samsonite monster you checked. We snuck behind some of the roped-off areas to see Sea-Tac at work.
All photos by Mike Kane

05/24/2016 By Allison Williams Photography by Mike Kane

Insider's Guide

Secrets of Sea-Tac

It's our overcrowded, high-tech gateway to the rest of the world.

05/24/2016

Vitamin R-efined

Rainier Beer Will Once Again Be Made in Washington

Seattle’s oldest beer hasn’t been brewed here for 13 years. Now it's back…kinda.

05/23/2016 By Allecia Vermillion

Questions Answered

Here's the Person in Charge of Preparing Us for Seattle's Apocalyptic Earthquake

The regional director at FEMA is responsible for managing relief efforts should The Big One—or any other major disaster—strike.

05/23/2016 By Jessica Voelker

United Way of King County

Slide Show: Soaring with The Boeing Company

In May, dozens of nonprofits gathered at Safeco Field to celebrate 100 amazing years with The Boeing Company.

05/23/2016

Sales and Events

Wear What When: May 23–29

A new Nordstrom Pop-In, Blue Owl's Customer Appreciation Sale, and... Tea?

05/23/2016 By Kyle Kuhn

Bang For Your Buck

Cheap Week: May 23–30

Words from Lindy West and Sherman Alexie, the tradition of Northwest Folklife Festival, and a non-Sasquatch indie rock alternative.

05/23/2016 By Kyle Kuhn Edited by Seth Sommerfeld

Power Lines

Why Is Our Pro-Pot City Attorney Cracking Down on Marijuana Delivery?

It's the war on drugs...to save drugs.

05/23/2016 By Josh Feit

Insider's Guide

Secrets of Sea-Tac

You love the airport, you hate the airport, and now with Seattle Met’s complete guide, you can truly survive the airport.

05/23/2016 By Allison Williams, Matt Halverson, and Allecia Vermillion

Pop Culture Blast

Monday Morning Pick-Me-Up: Franklin Gutierrez's Moonshot

Plus, a bloody good 'SNL' finale, some Brand New music, and a Spotify failure.

05/23/2016 By Seth Sommerfeld

Review

Gracia Brings Mexico's Antojitos to Ballard Ave

Intensity of flavors and exactitude of sourcing are top priorities at Chester Gerl's new Mexican spot. Well, those and tequila.

05/23/2016 By Kathryn Robinson

Morning Fizz

Jayapal Scores Statewide Labor Endorsement, Walkinshaw Top Vote Getter in North Seattle

Democrats choose candidates and delegates.

05/23/2016 By Josh Feit

Critic's Notebook

Right Here: Seattle’s Next Hot Chefs 2016

Bet you’d like to know how we picked ‘em.

05/23/2016 By Kathryn Robinson