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A Menu with No Good Options

Why so many restaurants are switching to service charges—and what that means for diners.

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Class of 2020: 5-Year Reunion

Forged in fire during the pandemic, three successful restaurants share how they made it through a brutal half-decade for the industry.

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Washingtonians Can Now File Their Taxes Directly with the IRS—for Free

The new Direct File pilot program is available in 12 states, including this one.

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Chateau Ste. Michelle Remains Washington’s Indispensable Winery

Our largest winery may be struggling, but we need it now as much as we ever did.

11/01/2023 By Sean P. Sullivan

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

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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

Explainer

A Seattle Shipping Container's Choppy Journey through the Supply Chain

The Lego-like cargo in Seattle’s port endures quite the voyage to and from the Sound.

11/04/2021 By Benjamin Cassidy

Coronavirus Chronicles

Washington Reopens, and Seattle Wants You to Celebrate Downtown

The city rolls out a slate of festivities as the state rolls back restrictions on activity.

06/30/2021 By Benjamin Cassidy

Wonk Whirlwind

9 of Washington’s Most Extraordinary New Laws

From the historic to the boozy, the 2021 legislative session had it all.

05/31/2021 By Benjamin Cassidy

Coronavirus Chronicles

The Day the Pandemic Changed in Washington State

After May 13, “normal” is finally in sight.

05/14/2021 By Benjamin Cassidy

Coronavirus Chronicles

3 Takeaways from Jay Inslee's Coronavirus Recovery Plan for Washington

The governor's announcement offered a little clarity about our future response to the pandemic. But questions still remain.

04/22/2020 By Benjamin Cassidy

Culture Fix

What to Do After Work March 11–14

A study in social mobility, some gothic blues, and two modern fairy tales.

03/11/2019 By Aly Brady

Snap Judgment

Is Amazon Good for Seattle?

As the retail giant’s influence rises, so does the question.

06/19/2018 By Mac Hubbard

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