Blackout Days

How to Survive a Power Outage in Seattle

How to report a downed line, preserve your food, and stay entertained without electricity.

Spark Notes

Seattle's Move to Electric Heat Won't Kill the Gas Stove (Yet)

The city's poised to join a climate-conscious club.

Newsmakers

Here’s who we’d invite if we could entertain this month’s most interesting visitors, locals, and newsmakers.

11/20/2018 By Seattle Met Staff Illustrations by David Wilson

Last Week in Politics

The audit follows "numerous" complaints from customers and a request from Seattle council member Teresa Mosqueda.

Mayor's Office

"I believe that the tone starts at the top," Smith said.

Snap Judgment

The utility’s new plan hikes up rates by 30 percent over the next six years.

08/14/2018 By Landon Groves

Last Week in Politics

Mayor Jenny Durkan said the city will be looking to overcome challenges at City Light, "from billing to the workplace environment."