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Here Crown Prince Haakon Magnus of Norway and Mette-Marit of Norway are shown dressed up as they head to the wedding between Princess Madeleine and Christopher O'Neill on June 8, 2013.
City
The Crown Prince of Norway visits Seattle to discuss sustainability
During his visit, Norwegian Crown Prince Haakon will meet with local business leaders and representatives from the University of Washington to discuss decarbonization and green transition.
April 17, 2024 06:37 PM
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Alina Hunter-Grah
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Business
We’re already writing about Seattle — why not you, too?
April 12, 2024
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Staff
A collection of tapas dishes from MariPili
Food
Guide to Seattle Restaurant Week, Spring 2024
Give Seattle’s vast culinary options a taste test with specially crafted menus at 200+ local restaurants.
April 11, 2024
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SEAtoday
A team of Sound Transit crew stand around the new Lynnwood Station during a tour of the space. A lit-up blue, pink, and yellow hummingbird sculpture stands in the middle of a terrace near the station entrance.
Airports and Transportation
Sound Transit announces opening dates for four northern Link Light Rail stations
The Shoreline South, Shoreline North, Mountlake Terrace, and Lynnwood light rail stations will open on August 30, 2024.
April 4, 2024
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Alina Hunter-Grah
Two rows of bright yellow daffodils line one of the rooftop's above Pike Place Market and lead directly to the market's iconic red sign.
City
Pike Place Public Market approves new Master Plan
The master plan includes suggestions for managing traffic along its interior street, supporting its farmers, and attracting locals.
April 1, 2024
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Alina Hunter-Grah
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The sign for Irish pub Owl n' Thistle, which depicts a gold owl sitting on a branch, hangs from a brick wall.
Food
Cheers at these 6 Irish pubs around Seattle
Check out these pubs for Guinness, shepherd’s pie, and fish n’ chips galore.
March 14, 2024
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Alina Hunter-Grah
The sign outside Mutual Fish Co. on Rainier Avenue in South Seattle
Business
Answered: Which closed Seattle businesses do you miss the most?
Gone, but not forgotten.
February 26, 2024
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Gabe Guarente
A rainbow appears in the sky above buildings in the downtown Seattle area with an area that has scooters and orange traffic cones
City
Seattle hops up Milken’s Best Performing Cities rankings
We’re now at No. 24, leaping up 10 spots from 2023.
February 8, 2024
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Gabe Guarente
This flower arrangement from Verde & Co. has leaned into a dramatic color palette with red roses, burgundy mums, and a deep emerald background.
Business
Choose violets: 7 elegant Seattle florists and flower shops
Where to find bouquets and floral arrangements for any occasion.
February 7, 2024
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Alina Hunter-Grah
A line of shelved carts holding containers of refillable laundry detergents and cleaners sit aestheically within A Public Shop's location in West Seattle.
Business
Waste not, want not: 6 sustainable and refill shops in Seattle
Ideas for those looking to shop in a more eco-friendly way.
February 5, 2024
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Alina Hunter-Grah
Three employees at Ezell's Famous Chicken hold up biscuits and a pie in front of the restaurant's menu.
Food
Ezell’s Famous Chicken celebrates its 40th anniversary
The restaurant is giving to charity and bringing back retro unis to mark the occasion.
February 2, 2024
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Gabe Guarente
A modest single-level home with stone accents, tan trimmings, and a large paved driveway
Real Estate
Hot Homes: Amazon’s birthplace highlights area’s vast change
Jeff Bezos launched a little online bookselling biz from this Bellevue pad’s garage in 1994 — and the home is for sale again.
February 2, 2024
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Gabe Guarente
A view of Seattle's waterfront from across the bay.
City
Meet Seattle’s sister cities
Seattle has 20 sister cities that span from Reykjavik, Iceland to Mombasa, Kenya to Kobe, Japan.
February 1, 2024
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Alina Hunter-Grah
A view of Chateau Ste. Michelle's Woodinville estate
Business
Chateau Ste. Michelle looks to redevelop Woodinville property
The company had previously put the property on the market in June 2022, but withdrew it.
January 30, 2024
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Alina Hunter-Grah
A rendering of a large, luxury hotel in Bellevue, WA with a curvy exterior
Live
New and coming-soon businesses to Seattle
As Seattle continues to grow, we’re keeping an eye on upcoming developments and recently opened businesses.
January 29, 2024
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Gabe Guarente
A graphic with cartoon candy hearts that have different gift categories written inside, like "Home Goods" and "Books."
Retail
The best Valentine’s Day gifts for 2024
Shop Valentine’s Day chocolates, couple’s games, cookware, candles, and fuzzy socks to spread the love.
January 25, 2024
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Vagney Hampshire
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Culture
Where to find sweet costumes year-round in Seattle
Halloween isn’t the only time you might to dress up — not when you’ll need a costume for ECCC or the Renaissance Fair.
January 24, 2024
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Alina Hunter-Grah
Halved oysters and a few lemon wedges sit on a bed of crushed ice next to some steamed clams that are on a separate dish.
Food
Seattle’s 10 James Beard Award semifinalists for 2024
The semifinalists for the 2024 James Beard Awards were announced on Jan. 24.
January 24, 2024
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Gabe Guarente
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Travel and Outdoors
Winter gardening tips for Seattle, WA
How to prepare your garden and what to plant in the winter months.
January 9, 2024
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
A Stanley Quencher water bottle in light pastel colors on a wood table
Retail
Where to find the coveted Stanley cups in Seattle
The brand has its headquarters in town.
January 9, 2024
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Gabe Guarente
3 plates featuring different menu items from Sweetgreen
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Sweetgreen makes its Seattle debut next week
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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
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Small Business
How Eighth Generation empowers Native artists
The shop near Pike Place continues to grow by leaps and bounds.
December 14, 2023
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Gabe Guarente
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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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Retail
Gift Guide: Our Editors’ picks for the 2023 holiday season
See what Editors Gabe and Alina are shopping this year.
November 30, 2023
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Sarah Leonhardt
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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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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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