Short Stops

Whistler's Bobsled Ride Delivers Bone-Rattling Realism

Cue the Olympic fanfare and hold on tight.

01/30/2023 By Allison Williams

Field Notes

With Bar Bacetto, Mike Easton Recreates Il Corvo in Waitsburg

Some of the best, long lost pasta in Seattle is now just a four-hour drive away.

01/30/2023 By Allecia Vermillion Photography by Amber Fouts

Money Diaries

What Does It Really Take to Live in Seattle?

In one of the country’s most expensive cities, a group of thirtysomethings give us a peek at their financials.

01/27/2023 By Angela Cabotaje Photography by Carlton Canary

High Class

Property Watch: A Vintage NYC-Style Condo in First Hill

Go East Coast old school with this Park Avenue–inspired condo.

01/25/2023 By Haley Shapley

Awards and Accolades

These Are Seattle's 2023 James Beard Award Semifinalists

Was this a good year for our local chefs? Well...

01/25/2023 By Allecia Vermillion

Sponsored Content

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01/25/2023

on the cheap

Portland's Hostels Bring Back Bunk Beds

Can luxe linens and rooftop bars make the shared-room model appeal to travelers beyond the backpacking set?

01/24/2023 By Allison Williams

Sponsored Content

5 Things You Can’t Miss in Astoria and Warrenton

Situated along coastlines of the Columbia River and Pacific Ocean, Astoria and Warrenton are revitalized towns, packed with trendy restaurants, unique scenery and intriguing history.

01/23/2023

Breakthrough Alert

Are We on the Cusp of a Breast Cancer Vaccine?

Scientists at Seattle’s Cancer Vaccine Institute inch closer to a medical moonshot 100 years in the making.

01/23/2023 By Angela Cabotaje

Quote Unquote

Hilary Franz Has Her Eye on Public Lands—and Beyond

Washington's commissioner of public lands reimagined wildfire fighting and isn't ruling out a run for higher office.

01/23/2023 By Allison Williams

V-DAY GIFT GUIDE

Valentine's Day Gift Guide

Presents that say "I love you" to everyone on your list.

01/20/2023 By Zoe Sayler

Habitat

Move Over, Neutral Midcentury Remodels

For an Edmonds couple renovating their forever home, bolder is better.

01/20/2023 By Zoe Sayler

Sponsored Content

Elevating the Very Best of the Pacific Northwest

The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Portland combine the best things about living in the Northwest with a Michelin-starred Chef and sustainable living that is both modern and effortless.

01/19/2023

Curves for Days

Property Watch: A Modernist Dream in View Ridge

The views just keep going in this iconic three-bedroom home that was ahead of its time in 1980—and still stands the test of time today.

01/18/2023 By Haley Shapley

Feature

The Endurance Trials of Rosalie Fish

A painted face and fleet feet made the runner a precocious advocate for missing and murdered Indigenous women. But even as her public activism has gained traction, she confronts new tests of her resilience.

01/18/2023 By Benjamin Cassidy Photography by Lindsey Wasson

Rack It Up

How Nordstrom Rack Elevated Discount Shopping

Celebrating 50 years of tell-your-friends discounts.

01/18/2023 By Zoe Sayler

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7 Home Design Trends You’ll See in 2023

Neil Kelly’s remodeling experts predict the new year’s most popular home design ideas.

01/17/2023

Suburban State of Mind

The Eastside Is December's Real Estate Market Loser

And, except for Seattle, the rest of King County didn't fare much better.

01/17/2023 By Seattle Met Staff

Heat is on

A Floating Sauna Hides in the Vancouver Island Wilderness

The unusual retreat near Tofino redefines getting away from it all.

01/17/2023 By Allison Williams

Money Money Money

Seattle’s Cost of Living Is More Complicated than You Think

A University of Washington researcher created an alternative to the official poverty line nearly three decades ago. What does its adoption—or lack thereof—reveal about what we need?

01/13/2023 By Angela Cabotaje