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Alina Hunter-Grah

Senior City Editor, SEAtoday

Alina is based in Seattle, WA, but grew up in Clarksville, TN. She has 5+ years of professional journalism experience, but also spent a stint working for public transit in Nashville, TN. You’re likely to find her cruising local beaches for rocks or sailing her 1970s laser when the weather is warm.

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Development
What Seattle’s first office-to-housing complex may look like
The challenges and opportunities associated with sucha conversion has made it a hot topic.
January 4, 2024
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History
Seattle decades: the 1960s
Advancements from Boeing, the addition of the SuperSonics, and the World Fair made the 1960s quite the time to live in Seattle.
January 4, 2024
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Alina Hunter-Grah
UW football players hold up their hard-won Sugar Bowl trophy in celebration of their achievement.
Sports
Fun facts about UW’s upcoming national title battle
The Huskies take on the Michigan Wolverines Monday, Jan. 8.
January 2, 2024
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Alina Hunter-Grah
A black and white team photo shows the athletes on the UW Rowing team that led the US to a gold medal in the 1936 Berlin Olympics.
History
Seattle preps for ‘Boys in the Boat’ movie release
A variety of exhibits, tours, and movie screenings are being hosted around the city.
December 19, 2023
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Alina Hunter-Grah
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Food
Acclaimed restaurant JuneBaby to close
The restaurant will close on December 31 following its New Year’s Eve Onyx party.
December 18, 2023
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Alina Hunter-Grah
Kateryna Kukhar and Oleksandr Stoianov perform a ballet duet on stage in white costumes.
Culture
The Grand Kyiv Ballet readies its Seattle debut
The ballet’s creative director and prima ballerina moved to Seattle during the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
December 13, 2023
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Alina Hunter-Grah
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Play
Happy hour deals in Tampa Bay
It’s 5 o’clock somewhere.
December 13, 2023
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Live
A neighborhood guide to Pioneer Square
Seattle’s “original downtown” has a lot to offer these days, between arts galleries, delicious food, and solid public transit.
December 11, 2023
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Alina Hunter-Grah
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Business
Costco’s history in Seattle
The very first Costco location is still in operation on Fourth Avenue.
December 7, 2023
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Alina Hunter-Grah
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Travel and Outdoors
What to do during heavy rainfall in the Seattle area
Here’s how to spot an oncoming landslide and what to do if you notice flooding.
December 5, 2023
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Alina Hunter-Grah
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Culture
SEAtoday Wrapped: Here’s what you enjoyed the most
See which articles and social media posts you all read and liked the most this year.
December 1, 2023
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Alina Hunter-Grah
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Travel and Outdoors
What to know for the 2023-24 Seattle ski season
Grab your snowboards, too.
December 1, 2023
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Alina Hunter-Grah
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Food
Tell us your favorite holiday sweets from Seattle makers
We’re building a local advent calendar.
November 30, 2023
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Gabe Guarente
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City
City of Seattle plants new cherry blossom trees downtown
The new trees will be joined by a plaque commemorating the cultural significance of the trees to Japanese culture.
November 29, 2023
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Alina Hunter-Grah
A woman dressed in bright red holding a striped umbrella joins Bellevue's holiday parade with snow falling all around.
Play
Winter events happening in and around Seattle
Plan ahead for the holiday season. ❄️
November 29, 2023
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Alina Hunter-Grah
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Live
Winter weather forecast for Seattle
Prepare for winter weather in Seattle, Washington with these seasonal temperature and precipitation outlooks.
November 28, 2023
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Alina Hunter-Grah
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Legendary KOMO 4 weather anchor Steve Pool dies at 70
Pool’s career spanned more than 40 years at the station.
November 24, 2023
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Alina Hunter-Grah
The Space Needle and the waterfront sit against a cotton candy pink sunrise.
Culture
Seattle-related holiday dinner conversation topics
For all of those awkward pauses you might come across this Thanksgiving.
November 21, 2023
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Alina Hunter-Grah
A roasted turkey sits on a table amongst other dishes like oysters and cranberry sauce.
Food
Where to carry-out Thanksgiving dinner in Seattle
Turkey Day will be here before you know it.
November 17, 2023
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Alina Hunter-Grah
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Culture
PNW celebrates 15th anniversary of ‘Twilight’ movie release
Here’s where Seattle makes its cameos throughout the series and some places you might still find vampires.
November 17, 2023
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Alina Hunter-Grah
A rendering shows the new protected intersection layout that includes five new concrete islands to direct traffic patterns.
Development
Seattle begins construction on its first protected intersection
The new design will be built at the intersection of Thomas Street and Dexter Avenue North in South Lake Union.
November 15, 2023
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Alina Hunter-Grah
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Food
Fa-la-la-libations: Holiday pop-up bars in Seattle
We’ve rounded up fun, festive places to drink and be merry.
November 15, 2023
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Alina Hunter-Grah
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Play
Plan a stay you’ll never forget at one of these unique places in Seattle
From chic hotels to rustic cabins, Seattle is full of special places to stay that offer guests a break from traditional motels and hotels.
November 13, 2023
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Culture
What are you thankful for in Seattle?
Maybe it’s our beautiful summers or maybe it’s having a baseball team that always keeps you on your toes.
November 9, 2023
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Alina Hunter-Grah
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Live
Flow at these Seattle yoga studios
Check out these 17 yoga studios around the Emerald City, which offer private classes, trauma-informed healing, and sessions set to rap music.
November 9, 2023
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City
Meet the Seattle Water Taxi captain who stopped a runaway barge
The West Seattle Water Taxi was instrumental in preventing damage to Pier 66.
November 7, 2023
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Alina Hunter-Grah
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Food
Jerk Shack’s Belltown location permanently closed
Chef and owner Trey Lamont has his eyes on other downtown locations, though.
November 7, 2023
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City
City of Seattle now has an AI usage policy
The policy applies to all government departments, staff, volunteers, and vendors.
November 3, 2023
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Alina Hunter-Grah
Jeff Bezos is pictured against a wall of greenery as he speaks during the Grand Opening of the Amazon Spheres in downtown Seattle.
Business
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos moves out of Seattle
He’s headed to sunny Miami after calling the Pacific Northwest home for almost 30 years.
November 3, 2023
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Alina Hunter-Grah
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Culture
SIFF announces reopening date for former Cinerama
The theater has some pretty sweet amenities, too.
November 1, 2023
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