Newsletter Archive

Get the best start to your morning as a The Evergrey subscriber.

Wake up with original local stories and the news you need to know, plus cool stuff to do around town. And join one of the events we throw for our community of curious locals like you. We won’t spam you, and we won’t sell your information.

Aug 07 2019

🐟 Where to ride a salmon slide

Plus: Seattle’s controversial connection to the El Paso shooting

Hello there, and welcome to Wednesday. Another edition of The Evergrey’s Dating Game Show is coming up tomorrow evening, and, to get ready, we turned to our Instagram followers to hear their funny first date stories. Check ’em out here.

And speaking of fun and games, today we’re introducing a new one
read more



Aug 06 2019

🕵️ Find ‘old Seattle’ at these spots

Plus: Get in, we’re going voting

Hey hey, it’s Tuesday, and it’s also Election Day. If you haven’t had a chance to fill out your ballot for the August primary yet, you’ve got until 8 p.m. today to swing by your local drop box. Missing your ballot or still need to register? The
read more



Aug 05 2019

🚗 Can a car-free Seattle work for all?

Plus: Chocolate makes Mondays sweeter

Hello there, and welcome to Monday. If you’re stuck on the freeway this morning, or jamming into a crowded bus, you already know: Traffic in Seattle is pretty much the worst.

We’re not above a good venting session now and again, but here at The Evergrey we like to do more than just point fingers about Seattle’s problems. And our next Sett
read more



Aug 02 2019

🔎 What it’s like to look for a job at 61

Plus: Corgi races, adult recess, and 13 other things to do this weekend

Happy Friday, y’all! The skies are looking a little gloomy this morning, but don’t worry: The sun is coming back just in time for the weekend. And when it does, we know you’re going to be heading outside to bask in the gloriousness that is Seattle in the summertime.

While you’re out and about, don’t forget to snap a pic and share it
read more



Aug 01 2019

🐐 Kids these days

Plus: That’s Madam Speaker to you

Hey there, welcome to Thursday, and welcome to the start of a new month. Seafair is coming up this weekend, and today is practice day for the Blue Angels — so don’t forget to look up if you hear a loud roar while you’re out and about.

And speaking of summer traditions, our read more



Jul 31 2019

🎹 Where to tickle some ivories this week

Plus: The rent has gone up how much?

Hello there, and welcome to Wednesday. We’re getting pretty good at this whole matchmaker thing, but we could use your help before the next edition of our Modern Love dating game.

We’re still looking for one guy and one gal to join our panel of contestants on Thursday, Aug. 8. The evening is a ton of fun, and let’s just say we had quite a bit of success w
read more



Jul 30 2019

🍹 Not all outdoor patios are created the same

Plus: KEXP wants your mixtape

Hey hey, it’s Tuesday. But we’re still thinking back to last Saturday and the amazing crew we had helping us out at FareStart. We spent half a day volunteering in the prep kitchen, where we chopped, sliced, and diced ingredients for the thousands of meals that FareStart sends out to Seattle’s emergency and transitional housing facilities. 💪

Check out some photos from the day over read more



Jul 29 2019

⚒️ Seattle’s rocky past, explained

Plus: Six free concerts to check out this week

Hello there, and welcome to Monday. Our Seattle summer is in full swing, and this week’s events calendar is packed with ideas for getting outdoors to take in live music, dancing, art displays, and more.

And nothing quite says summer like a delicious margarita on a sunny afternoon. If your bartending skills currently consist of opening a bottle of syrupy liquid and adding booze, it’s time to take things up a notch.


read more



Jul 26 2019

🚆 How East Link will make history

Plus: South End Heritage Festival and 12 other things to do this weekend

Hello, and Happy Friday! Today’s newsletter is full of ideas for getting out there and enjoying summer in the city, but first we’re going a bit farther afield to soak in nature’s majesty.


read more



Jul 25 2019

🐟 Can we eat salmon AND save the orcas?

Plus: What you need to know about the Aug. 6 primary

Hey there, it’s Thursday, and it’s sunny days like today that make it oh-so-tough to stay cooped up in an office cubicle.

If you need a midday escape, the Downtown Summer Sounds concert series is in full swing. Today’s performance features local hip-hop artist Gabriel Teodros at City Hall Plaza, starting at noon. Go here to see t
read more