Stories with 'seattle' tag

Hunt for buried treasure, have a very merry unbirthday, & 16 things to do in Seattle this week

Fleet Week Believe it or not, a new month starts this week. With streets closing down for block parties all over the city, a treasure hunt, an Alice in Wonderland-themed tea party, and the culmination of Seafair, this is your chance to start August off strong. 💪 MONDAY Build your own webpage. Curious about code? Go […]

/ July 31, 2017

Your guide to the guides to Seattle’s August Primary Election

Your ballot for Seattle’s August 1 primary election is due on Tuesday! Haven’t filled out your ballot and not sure how? We’ve rounded up the most helpful guides out there to help you out…

/ July 28, 2017

8 of the best Seattle photographers to follow on Instagram

Who are the Seattle photographers who best capture the city’s spirit? You nominated your favorites, and we’re sharing their stories.

/ July 27, 2017

Video: Longtime Seattleites are relearning their city

People who are from Seattle sometimes worry that people who are not from Seattle don’t get what it’s like to feel attached to the place. And people who are new here? They wonder what it takes for their view of the city to not be discounted.

/ July 26, 2017

Seattle Dollars: A snapshot of how much it costs to live in Seattle right now

Curious how Seattle’s cost of groceries, housing, utilities and transportation compares to other U.S. cities? Check out this data we rounded up.

/ July 25, 2017

Parties, green spaces, culinary herbs, & 20 things to do in Seattle this week

Theory: Festival 2017 How are you going to connect with your fellow Seattleites this week? Check out all the ways you can get out and support one another, learn things, get involved in civic issues, and party together this week in our events roundup. 🎉 MONDAY Learn about outdoor spaces. A panel of experts is […]

/ July 24, 2017

My first time photographing the Northern Lights in Washington

What’s it like to chase and try to capture the Northern Lights, which put on their biggest show in Washington in July and August? Seattle photographer Alex Farrell explains.

/ July 20, 2017

Video: How can newcomers best respect the city’s character? Here’s what Seattle natives had to say

Newcomers bring a lot of new energy, the thinking goes. But if they don’t have the same emotional attachments locals have for certain parts of the city, might they contribute to a culture that dismisses them? Enter our fifth and final video exploring the tension between Seattle natives and transplants.

/ July 19, 2017

Party with dogs, watch soccer with geeks, & 18 things to do in Seattle this week

There’s no time like the present to pick up a new hobby or make some new friends (maybe even a mayoral candidate friend?). This week is full of events that will let you do just that. Now, start filling out that calendar. MONDAY Say hey to your candidates. Watch a moderated mayoral debate at a […]

/ July 17, 2017

Video: Afraid you no longer belong in Seattle? Here’s what you told us that feels like

How do you fight for a city that feels like it’s slipping away? Last week we asked you to share what most worries you about Seattle’s growth. A lot of you opened up and did just that, in response to our video featuring Seattle natives and transplants getting real about the challenges.

/ July 12, 2017