Represent

Why Is There a Space Needle in Macon, Georgia?

Jesse Evans built it as an ode to his late wife, but also as an ode to a city he loves.

02/11/2025 By Nathalie Graham

Asked/Answered

What’s the Deal with Tolo Dances?

And why are we the only region with this particular school dance tradition?

09/16/2024 By Bess Lovejoy

New Year's Resolutions

What Seattle Met Staffers Want to Do in Seattle in 2024

More parks, more museums, and a wild night in White Center.

12/29/2023 By Seattle Met Staff

Dress to Impress

Funny Halloween Costume Ideas for Topical Seattleites

Some people aren't cut out to be ghosts and goblins; they'd rather be Green Jacket Lady.

10/13/2023 By Seattle Met Staff

Feature

Under the Heat Dome

How Seattle sweltered—and survived—during three blistering days.

06/27/2022 By Seattle Met Staff Illustrations by Matthew Billington

The Reign of Rain

What Exactly Counts as a Sunny Day?

OK, so it’s been gloomy out there. But the sun hasn't been totally MIA.

02/03/2020 By Marisa Comeau-Kerege

News Wire

Downtown Shootings Shake Seattle

A string of violent events downtown leaves the city asking questions about gun violence once again.

01/23/2020 By Benjamin Cassidy

Transportation

How Close Is Seattle to an E-Scooter Pilot Program?

City officials are still struggling to work through the several concerns over safety and regulation.

10/31/2019 By Marisa Comeau-Kerege

Breaking News

Passengers Killed After Amtrak Train Derails onto I-5

The Amtrak train was on its way to Portland when it derailed off a bridge over I-5 near Olympia.

12/18/2017 By Hayat Norimine

News Roundup

Bacon and Beer Classic

The Bacon and Beer Classic drew 4K attendees to Safeco Field for boozy, bacon-filled fun on Saturday!

05/03/2017

2017 Elections

Nikkita Oliver Officially Enters the Race Against Ed Murray

You first heard her in Macklemore’s "White Privilege II."

04/03/2017 By Amber Wright

City Hall

Seattle to Sue Trump for Threat Against Sanctuary Cities

Other mayors may soon follow suit.

03/29/2017 By Hayat Norimine

Shifts & Shakeups

This Week in Restaurant News: Seconds

Sprout Salads and Beach House open second locations, while Urban Family Brewing reopens as Magnolia's first tap room.

10/24/2014 By Kristen Farnam

Article

Park(ing) Day Preview: The SwaPark

PubliCola to host micropark this month.

09/09/2014 By Kristen Farnam

PubliCalendar

PubliCalendar: Ending Homelessness Through "Progressive Engagement"

Today's picks for civic nerds

09/09/2014 By Kristen Farnam

City Hall

Longtime Activist Ejected from Neighborhood Group

Chris Leman, a neighborhood activist who was arrested for assault at a city building in 2009, has resigned his longtime position at a citywide neighborhood group after another "incident."

02/05/2014 By Erica C. Barnett

Hidden Gems

Basements and Balconies for a Hot Seattle Summer

Escape the heat in the coolish underground, or revel in the breeze from an upstairs deck.

07/26/2013 By Rachel Breiwick

Hidden Gems

Eight Places to Eat Your Lunch Outside

Brown-bag it to these urban retreats around downtown and add a vitamin D boost to your day.

05/23/2013 By Rachel Breiwick

Nosh Pit Reading List

The educated eater (ahem, flexitarian) and the dirtiest fruits in your basket

04/25/2013 By Seattle Met Staff