Neighborhood Guide

32 of Our Favorite Ballard Shops

Ballard's known for its Nordic roots and its beer savvy. We think its local stores should be on the list, too.

07/08/2022 By Zoe Sayler

Dial Up

New 988 Mental Health Hotline Opens July 16

How will it work for those who dial in from King County?

07/08/2022 By Taylor McKenzie Gerlach

Nooooooooo

A World without Zippy's Giant Burgers Is Imminent

The White Center burger shop will close this weekend.

07/07/2022 By Allecia Vermillion

Cool Data

How Many Households in Washington State Have Air Conditioning?

A new nationwide survey from the U.S. Energy Information Administration is our best clue yet, but still not the full picture.

07/07/2022 By Benjamin Cassidy

Sponsored Content

Seattle Art Fair Returns

Visit 85 top local, national, and international galleries at Lumen Field Event Center this July 21-24.

07/06/2022

Special Delivery

Property Watch: Shipping Container Cabins in Stevens Pass

Twenty minutes from the Cascades ski area, these two shipping container cabins work together to make a cozy two-bedroom accommodation.

07/06/2022 By Sarah Anne Lloyd

Bittersweet

Mark Fuller Closes Ma‘ono, Re-Opens the Admiral Benbow Room

The West Seattle chef says farewell to his flagship restaurant as he restores the neighborhood's historic pirate-themed bar.

07/06/2022 By Allecia Vermillion

Sponsored Content

The Seattle Kraken Are Anchored and Preparing for Battle

The Seattle Kraken inaugural season has come and gone, but its not too late to showcase your fandom.

07/05/2022

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Find Endless Adventure Near Seattle in the Mountains to Sound Greenway

Discover nature, history, and more in the nation’s newest National Heritage Area.

07/05/2022

Main Dish

Where to Eat in Walla Walla

You already know what to drink.

07/05/2022 By Allison Williams and Allecia Vermillion

Mix Master

Who's Behind the Music at the International Fountain?

After crafting musical mixes for Seattle Center's iconic water feature for 26 years, DJ Whetzel hangs up the headphones.

07/05/2022 By Jameson Fink

Blanket Improvement

It’s Finally Showtime for the New Volunteer Park Amphitheater

Years in the making, an outdoor arts venue debuts with a free summer concert series.

07/01/2022 By Taylor McKenzie Gerlach

$900K Showdown

Price Point: Central Townhome vs. Quirky Lakefront Cabin

These homes don't have much in common—but they do both have their own cool fireplace. Which would you choose?

07/01/2022 By Sarah Anne Lloyd

Short Stop

A Tea Party for the Ages in Victoria, BC

The pinkies-up treat at the Fairmont Empress Hotel has to be sipped to be believed.

07/01/2022 By Allison Williams

Sponsored Content

Summer Festivals Are Officially Back As Oregon Brewers Festival Returns To The Portland Waterfront

The beloved brewfest has been a highlight of Northwest summertime events for more than 30 years.

07/01/2022

Mental Health

A Restaurant Wellness Program Tackles Service Worker Burnout

The Lakehouse's Deborah Friend Wilson prioritizes her staff's well-being with a pioneer idea.

07/01/2022 By Ann Karneus

This Month in Seattle Tech

The Seattle Tech Workers and Crypto Billionaire Behind Approval Voting

Is voting for more than one candidate the iteration our elections need?

06/30/2022 By Benjamin Cassidy

Shopping List

A Guide to Seattle’s Best Butcher Shops and Meat Markets

Tucked away in Pike Place Market, or existing purely online, these local purveyors make buying a steak a personalized experience.

06/30/2022 By Allecia Vermillion and Seattle Met Staff

GOLD STANDARD

We Needed This: Baleen Makes Blessedly Affordable Jewelry

This is the opposite of sticker shock.

06/29/2022 By Zoe Sayler

Small but Mighty

Property Watch: Vintage Capitol Hill Studio Maximizes Its Tiny Space

Picture-perfect features, carefully planned storage, and a shelf-lined sleeping nook defy its sub-500 square feet.

06/29/2022 By Sarah Anne Lloyd