Arts

The outside of the new training facility for Seattle Storm features a boxy-shaped concrete building with dark green accents sporting the team's colors. Freshly planted landscaping surrounds the building and newly planted evergreens line the way to the entrance.
Sports
An inside look at Seattle Storm’s new training facility
We got to tour the new training space for Seattle Storm members — here’s what the team’s new home has in store.
April 18, 2024 07:33 PM
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Madeline Ewing
A child touches a glass tank at the Woodland Park Zoo as a Humboldt Penguin swims up.
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Go Out and Play: Kid-Friendly Activities in Seattle
We’re highlighting the best kid-friendly activities that Seattle has to offer — complete with art classes, animal encounters, and outdoor fun.
October 11, 2023
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Dylan Aycock
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City
Meet Seattle’s Arts and Cultural Districts
The four districts are Capitol Hill, Central Area, Uptown, and Columbia City/Hillman City.
October 10, 2023
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Alina Hunter-Grah
A rendering of the newly renovated Buxton Center for Bainbridge Performing Arts.
Culture
Bainbridge Island reveals newly renovated performing arts center
The Buxton Center for Bainbridge Performing Arts opens Saturday, Sept. 30.
September 29, 2023
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Gabe Guarente
A projected video of a human face appears on a tree in Seattle's City Hall Park at night with the Smith Tower looming in the background
Culture
Mind-blowing art installation debuts at City Hall Park
“Monuments” blends human faces with the environment.
September 13, 2023
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Gabe Guarente
Seattle rapper Fantasy A poses in front of the Smith Tower wearing a Seahawks No. 3 jersey
Culture
What to see at Northwest Film Forum’s Local Sightings festival
Screenings, workshops, and more
September 11, 2023
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Gabe Guarente
Seattle movement artist Majinn wearing a white knit cap and a colorful shirt while dancing
Culture
Cornish College of the Arts debuts new courses for adults
Sign up for hip-hop classes or instructions on podcasting.
September 5, 2023
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Gabe Guarente
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Discover 4 new art exhibitions at Henry Art Gallery
There’s no better way to spend an evening than diving into some incredible new art.
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Performers roller skate and double dutch at the Bumbershoot festival in Seattle, WA
Culture
Bumbershoot’s Recess District party was truly hopping
Jump rope, roller skating, and extreme pogo sticking found an audience.
September 3, 2023
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Gabe Guarente
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Give these Seattle live music venues a listen
We’ve made a concerted effort to orchestrate this roadmap, so you can focus on finding the artists you adore.
August 28, 2023
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Ben McBee
A crowd of fans gather in front of the Space Needle at night at Seattle's Bumbershoot festival
Events
What to do and see at this year’s Bumbershoot
The party’s rocking on Labor Day weekend.
August 28, 2023
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Gabe Guarente
The exterior of the Admiral Theater in West Seattle with its red-bordered marquee
Culture
Where to see $4 movies in Seattle on National Cinema Day
Go ahead and splurge on popcorn, too.
August 23, 2023
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Gabe Guarente
A giant wooden troll sculpture sits cross-legged on Bainbridge Island
Culture
What’s up with the new giant wood trolls coming to Seattle?
They’re part of a large installation by a Danish artist.
August 18, 2023
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Gabe Guarente
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17 murals around Seattle, WA
Check out our guide to the many meaningful murals you can find around our city.
August 17, 2023
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Sara Frazier
A woman lies on a cot as a tattoo artist prepares needles over a large ring light at the Seattle Tattoo Expo
Culture
Admiring all the cool ink at the Seattle Tattoo Expo
There are live performances and lots of ink opportunities.
August 16, 2023
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Gabe Guarente
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City
Local nonprofit co-founder named a L’Oreal Paris Woman of Worth
The national award is given to nonprofit leaders.
August 7, 2023
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Alina Hunter-Grah
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Culture
First Hill’s Museum of Museums to close in September
The quirky, contemporary art museum is closing because of the cost to maintain the 77-year-old medical building.
August 3, 2023
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Alina Hunter-Grah
A woman stands next to a purple vending machine that gives the URL for SistahScifi
Culture
Local vending machines dispense sci-fi and fantasy books
All titles are written by Black and Indigenous women authors.
August 2, 2023
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Gabe Guarente
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23 museums in Seattle
Whether you’re a history buff, art aficionado, or sports fan, these 23 museums in the Seattle area have it all.
August 1, 2023
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Katie Molck
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Date night ideas for every type of Seattleite
Got a hot new fling? Hoping to spice things up with your longtime partner? We’re here to help plan your next date in the Emerald City.
July 28, 2023
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Brianna Williams
A large sign for Rainier Beer below a sign for Java Jahn Espresso
City
Vanishing Seattle’s art exhibit highlights signs from the past
Followers of the Instagram account sent in their own contributions
July 25, 2023
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Gabe Guarente
The faces of Kurt Cobain, Jimi Hendrix, Quincy Jones, and Ann + Nancy Wilson from Heart on Mount Rushmore
Culture
Mt. Rushmore of Seattle Music: the winners
Five faces, and four enduring legacies.
July 13, 2023
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Gabe Guarente
A graphic that shows question marks over the faces of the Mount Rushmore monument.
Culture
Who would be on your Mt. Rushmore of Seattle music?
Send in your picks to help carve out our poll.
June 26, 2023
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Gabe Guarente
The floating home from "Sleepless in Seattle" with various boats surrounding it and housing complexes in the background.
Culture
How Seattle has changed since ‘Sleepless in Seattle’ debuted
Floating homes have certainly gotten pricier.
June 21, 2023
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Gabe Guarente
People attending the Fremont Fair and Solstice Parade commandeering a large leopard-like puppet
Culture
Dos and Don’ts for the Fremont Fair and Solstice Parade
The naked bike riders are ready to show off their stuff.
June 15, 2023
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Gabe Guarente
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Culture
Museum of Flight unveils its ‘Art + Flight’ exhibition
The showcase highlights the region’s aerospace connection with works from 30+ artists.
June 7, 2023
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Gabe Guarente
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Culture
1% for Public Art program celebrates 50 years
There’s a gallery exhibit dedicated to honoring the 4,000+ art pieces paid for by the program.
June 2, 2023
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Alina Hunter-Grah
The members of Chaotic Noise Marching Corp. playing their brass instruments on the street — some members are laying down.
Culture
Chaotic Noise Marching Corps may be Seattle’s wildest band
The longtime ‘renegade’ marching band will play with similar groups at Honk! Fest West.
June 1, 2023
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Gabe Guarente
A streetcar in Seattle's Pioneer Square against the backdrop of a sunset
City
Seattle starts up talk of a new streetcar line again
Mayor Bruce Harrell calls the renewed idea for downtown transit a “Culture Connector.”
May 30, 2023
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Gabe Guarente
Three hosts at 91.3 KBCS's Hawaii Radio Connection wearing Hawaiian shirts with the station's logo in the background.
Culture
How Hawaii Radio Connection spreads the aloha around Seattle
Its locally produced music and talk shows have been going strong since the 90s.
May 22, 2023
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Gabe Guarente
A scene from independent film "ANU" showing two main characters strolling through the woods.
Culture
Guide to the 2023 Seattle International Film Festival
So many movies to see, so little time.
May 8, 2023
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Gabe Guarente
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