Festival Szn

Bumbershoot Is Back

Seattle's iconic arts and music festival returns with a lineup that leans hard on its PNW roots.

02/21/2023 By Angela Cabotaje

Short Stops

Crystal Mountain's Famed Snorting Elk Bar Sold to New Owner

But the nachos aren't going anywhere at the classic post-ski spot.

02/21/2023 By Allison Williams

Well Curated

Seattle's Essential Museums

A guide to the artistic and cultural institutions that define our city’s past, present, and future.

02/20/2023 By Sophie Grossman, Zoe Sayler, Benjamin Cassidy, and Allison Williams

Cold sleep

How to Go Snow Camping in Washington State

Pitch a tent in a blizzard? Yep, really. Here's how.

02/17/2023 By Allison Williams

Money Money Money

Who Are the Richest People in Washington?

That’s Billionaire with a capital B.

02/17/2023 By Angela Cabotaje

On the Loose

Joel McHale's New Comedy Is Set in Seattle—and He's Stoked

The Mercer Island native talks Animal Control, cougar co-stars, and his robust list of local beer and restaurant favorites.

02/16/2023 By Allecia Vermillion

Mansion Mania

Property Watch: Arts-and-Crafts Artistry on Capitol Hill

Small details make this large home shine.

02/15/2023 By Haley Shapley

Money Money Money

What You Don’t Know about That “House Poor” Seattle Woman

Why did Seattle so gleefully dunk on Stephanie DiSantis and her impromptu pasta vacations?

02/15/2023 By Zoe Sayler

Suburban State of Mind

Is the Eastside Experiencing a Housing Market Crash?

January was almost all negative all around.

02/14/2023 By Seattle Met Staff

The New Mt. Hood Territory Tap Trail Guides You On A Craft Drink Journey

Sign up for free to discover new locations and earn prizes along the way.

02/13/2023

Destination Guide

Port Townsend: Where to Eat, What to Do, and Where to Stay

The Olympic Peninsula's prettiest town is here for a good time.

02/13/2023 By Allison Williams

Local History

5 Influential Black Seattleites You Should Know About

From a powerhouse vocalist to a game-changing education advocate.

02/10/2023 By Tanvi Srinivasan and Seattle Met Staff

Real Estate Report

How Did the Seattle Real Estate Market Start 2023?

Let's just say one neighborhood saw its median sale price jump by $370,250 compared to the same month last year.

02/09/2023 By Seattle Met Staff

Beach Club Bonus

Property Watch: History Hunting in Lake Forest Park

Being part of the “First Eight” is still pretty great, even more than 100 years later.

02/08/2023 By Haley Shapley

Tour Notes

Is the Climate Pledge Arena Tour Worth It?

That depends on your level of fandom—and your tolerance for cheese.

02/08/2023 By Angela Cabotaje

SHOP LOCAL

Black-Owned Businesses to Support in the Seattle Area

During Black History Month and all year long.

02/07/2023 By Zoe Sayler

Map Quest

A Road Trip through Out-of-the-Way Oregon

Partway between Portland and Bend, a quiet stretch of high desert holds a quirky escape.

02/07/2023 By Allison Williams

Building Bridges

Totem Star Lights the Way for Seattle’s Next Generation of Music

The youth nonprofit that started in a juvenile detention facility finds a permanent home at King Street Station.

02/07/2023 By Sophie Grossman

Here We Go Again

Will Seattle Fans Show Up for the XFL Sea Dragons Debut?

Football fandom will soon be a near-year-round prospect. Whether the fledgling league can garner enough support to fill Lumen Field is yet to be seen.

02/06/2023 By Taylor McKenzie Gerlach

Rent Report

Seattle Rents Fell in January—the Fifth Month in a Row

But those elsewhere in the region didn't have as much good news to celebrate.

02/06/2023 By Seattle Met Staff