Travel Biz

How the Airbnb Tax Could Change Washington Travel

A new law didn’t make it on the books this year, but it’s poised to shift vacation rentals and destination communities.

08/06/2025 By Adam Willems

Shore Enough

Guide to Washington’s Long Beach Peninsula

Sweets, kites, and sand as far as the eye can see.

06/02/2025 By Allison Williams

Ferry Thee Well

Guide to the San Juan Islands

All the farmstands, haunted hotels, and scenic lighthouses you can fit in a long weekend.

03/11/2025 By Allison Williams

Road Warriors

The Case for the Classic Motel

Could a cheap, drive-up hotel be the antidote to overpriced chains and overbearing Airbnbs?

08/13/2024 By Allison Williams

Statewide

The Best Restaurants in Washington State

Our food and travel editors compiled the very top meals outside Seattle, from far-off islands to creative cuisine in cities east of the mountains.

03/20/2024 By Allison Williams and Allecia Vermillion

Home Economics

Is There an Exodus from Washington State?

And where are former residents moving to?

10/28/2022 By Angela Cabotaje

Take That, California

Washington Is Ranked the Best State in America—Again

No, it’s not getting old.

03/10/2021 By Erin Wong

Site Survey

10 Best RV Campgrounds in Washington

Where to park overnight, from beachfront to the boonies.

03/04/2021 By Allison Williams

Feature

A Highway, Divided: What Drives Opposition to I-5’s Uncle Sam Sign?

How the Hamilton Sign's provocative messages drove one newcomer to wage his own battle for free speech.

03/01/2021 By Zoe Sayler

Inferno Year

Seattle Has a New, Old Reason to Stay Home: Wildfire Smoke

Seattle's air quality was worst in the world for at least a brief period yesterday.

09/09/2020 By Benjamin Cassidy

Election 2018

Seattle Met’s Guide to Last-Minute Voting

King County’s November ballot is stacked.

11/02/2018 Edited by Hayat Norimine

That Washington

Worried About Roe v. Wade? Abortion Rights Are Safe in Washington for Now

Abortion rights have been protected in Washington state since November 1991.

07/03/2018 By Hayat Norimine

Breaking News

Washington State QB Tyler Hilinski Found Dead in Apparent Suicide

Pullman officers discovered his body with a suicide note, according to police.

01/16/2018 By Hayat Norimine