Cloudy with a Chance

What Is Seattle Weather, Anyway?

We’re the rainy city, except when we’re not. But we cling to the reputation anyway.

02/18/2026 By Allison Williams

Nostalgia Junket

Unearthing Vintage Magic at the West Seattle Garage Sale

After 20 years, the massive community event still piles on the memories.

07/23/2025 Photography by Chona Kasinger By Zoe Sayler

Neighborhood Guide

Secret Spots in West Seattle

The wild west is buzzier than just its beachfront.

03/17/2025 By Taylor McKenzie Gerlach

Berry Good

Eat This: Wojapi Parfait at Nacho Mama’s Fry Bread Cafe

A sleeper breakfast side dish jam-packed with berries.

08/09/2024 By Naomi Tomky

Asked/Answered

Why Is Seattle’s Best Public Pool So Hard to Find?

Colman Pool is full of salt water—and hidden-away history.

06/17/2024 By Allecia Vermillion

More Than Fried Dough

Ninth and Hennepin Makes Doughnuts for People Who Hate Sprinkles

How to win friends with salad? Make it into a doughnut.

02/05/2024 By Allecia Vermillion

Asked/Answered

Why Does Alki Beach Have a Tiny Statue of Liberty?

She's been there for more than 70 years—and still, she surprises people.

07/31/2023 By Seattle Met Staff

Big Balcony Energy

Property Watch: A Beachfront Beauty in West Seattle

This party-ready home occupies the last lot developed on Alki Beach. The architect put the common spaces on upper floors to maximize views (and privacy).

03/22/2023 By Haley Shapley

Tudor Lite

Property Watch: Half a Tudor House with Vintage Details

This townhome in West Seattle was carved from a classic 1930 brick Tudor Revival home, but didn't lose any charm in the process.

10/12/2022 By Sarah Anne Lloyd

Field Notes

Your First West Seattle Bridge Crossing Should Involve This Pizza

An underappreciated tavern pie steals the show at West Seattle’s new deep-dish emporium.

09/23/2022 By Allecia Vermillion

Cool Under Pressure

Inside the Cockpit During the Alki Beach Plane Crash

A Cessna's plunge near one of Seattle's most populated beaches could have been a disaster if not for the grace of a veteran pilot.

07/28/2022 By Benjamin Cassidy

F Brunch

Obsessed with The Bear? Here's Where to Find a Proper Italian Beef Sandwich in Seattle.

A deep-dish pizza destination in West Seattle has a juicy, dripping side hustle.

07/22/2022 By Allecia Vermillion

Choppy Start

The Weather's Not the Only Thing Raining on Seattle Beach Season

A crackdown on crime and a lifeguard shortage are also cramping dreams of a sandy summer.

06/14/2022 By Taylor McKenzie Gerlach

Accidental Island Time

The West Seattle Bridge Will Reopen in September. Possibly.

The Seattle Department of Transportation has set a new goal for finishing work on the cracked span.

06/10/2022 By Benjamin Cassidy

$750K Showdown

Price Point: Eastlake Castle Condo vs. West Seattle Vintage Charmer

Both these homes are listed for around $750,000. Which one do you think is the better deal?

05/13/2022 By Sarah Anne Lloyd

The Year in Real Estate

6 Seattle Micro Neighborhoods with Rapidly Rising Home Prices

We swear we didn't make up some of these names.

01/27/2022 By Seattle Met Staff

$600K Showdown

Price Point: Downtown Condo vs. West Seattle Rambler

Both these homes are listed for around $600,000. Which one do you think is the better deal?

01/20/2022 By Sarah Anne Lloyd

Trivial Pursuits

5 Very Serious Ways for Bruce Harrell to Fix Seattle

We sweat the little things.

01/19/2022 By Benjamin Cassidy

Feature

Coming Down from the 46th Floor

Twenty years ago, Annabel Quintero escaped the World Trade Center’s burning North Tower alone. A trip back to Washington set the West Seattle resident on a path to healing and finally sharing her 9/11 survival story.

09/09/2021 By Benjamin Cassidy Photography by Carlton Canary

Totally Tubular

A Retired West Seattle Dentist's World-Spanning Toothpaste Collection

Dr. Hilton Herrin finds dollops of cultural connection in the oft-overlooked toiletry.

08/02/2021 By Benjamin Cassidy