Business

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
SIFF Cinema Downtown Cinerama
Culture
SIFF announces reopening date for former Cinerama
The theater has some pretty sweet amenities, too.
November 1, 2023
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Alina Hunter-Grah
Metallic watercolor presents and stars with the text "unwrap carefully curated gift guides this season"
Retail
2023 Holiday Gift Guide: 38 gifts you can buy right now
Shop the most popular gifts of the 2023 holiday season, plus gifts that support small businesses and the best holiday wrapping paper to tie it all up in.
November 1, 2023
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City
Bon voyage: Preliminary designs for all-electric Kitsap Transit ferry released
The new 150-person vessel would travel on the Seattle-Bremerton route.
October 24, 2023
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Alina Hunter-Grah
A black and white photo of Bartell Drug in 1927
City
Looking back on Bartell Drugs’ local history after bankruptcy
There’s never been a better time to support locally owned-pharmacies.
October 23, 2023
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
A bucket filled with Jollibee fried chicken and the fast food chain's mascot on the container
Food
Filipino fast food fave Jollibee plans first Seattle location
The franchise plans to open the location in late 2024 on Rainier Avenue.
October 19, 2023
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Gabe Guarente
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Food
Restaurant and gaming venue Pinstripes expanding to Bellevue
The Chicago-based company is known for its bocce and bowling opportunities.
October 18, 2023
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Alina Hunter-Grah
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Food
Portland’s Voodoo Doughnut is expanding to Seattle
This will be the highly popular brand’s second Washington location.
October 17, 2023
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Alina Hunter-Grah
A screen shows the logo for Intentionalist Awards against a graphic of Seattle in a darkened Seattle Public Library auditorium
Small Business
Standing ovation for the first-ever Intentionalist Awards
The awards honor community-driven small businesses in Seattle.
October 12, 2023
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Gabe Guarente
A view of downtown Seattle from across Lake Union
City
SDOT’s Seattle Transportation Plan is ready for public’s review
The draft took 18 months to complete and includes a 20-year vision for the city’s growth.
October 6, 2023
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Alina Hunter-Grah
Cans of Mac & Jack's beer in a cooler filled with ice.
Culture
Mac & Jack’s Brewing sold to Seattle company Ackley Brands
Plans call for a merging of wine and beer.
October 4, 2023
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Gabe Guarente
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Live
Happy Hauling: swap meets, vintage, and resale shops in Seattle
Here’s the deal — the swap meet and vintage shopping scene is stellar in Emerald City.
October 2, 2023
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Monica Garske
A golf course overlooking the Seattle skyline with a white flag on the green
Play
Tee it up at these Seattle area golf courses
Whether you’re a weekend warrior or the next Tiger Woods, these 16 golf courses in Seattle are sure to make for a good round
September 22, 2023
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Gabe Guarente
A small automated sweeping robot cleans the floor at Sea-Tac Airport
City
Machine learning: Seattle robots spring into action
From pizza-making to latte art, learn more about what local droids are up to.
September 15, 2023
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Gabe Guarente
A rendering of a Mars colony with a woman looking out onto the Martian vista
City
Seattle may get new institute dedicated to Mars missions
The Mars Society likes that we have so much biotech and AI firms here.
September 7, 2023
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Gabe Guarente
A view of the Amazon spheres and Amazon's primary corporate headquarters in Seattle on Terry Avenue.
City
Where Seattle workers can find job and employment resources
Let’s boost the fruits of your labor.
September 1, 2023
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Gabe Guarente
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Development
New $45 million gift looks to help transform northern Waterfront
The Elliott Bay Connections project will bring a new bike path to Alaskan Way and upgrades to Myrtle Edwards and Centennial Parks.
August 23, 2023
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Alina Hunter-Grah
Two Nordstrom employees hold up a Seattle Supersonics banner that says "Bring on the Noise" as part of a time capsule reveal
Culture
Downtown Nordstrom opens time capsule from 1998
And, yes, there was a Beanie Baby inside.
August 22, 2023
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Gabe Guarente
A man stands in front of a microphone holding a book
Sponsored
The foundation helping our kids “grow up great”
PNC Bank has been investing in early childhood education for decades.
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Food
Seattle bathrooms that have serious style
They’re cool whether you actually need to use the toilet or if you just want a cool picture for your Instagram.
July 20, 2023
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Alina Hunter-Grah
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Business
The first Seattle Tech Week is just around the corner
Event topics range between video games, artificial intelligence, and start-ups.
July 12, 2023
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Alina Hunter-Grah
Two concert-goers hold up two half-filled plastic r.Cups that say "return to reuse bin"
City
Reuse Seattle looks to change the local drinking game for good
The program’s reusable cups can be found at Seattle concert venues and cafes.
July 11, 2023
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Gabe Guarente
A colorful mural for the 2023 MLB All-Star Game showing the Mariners logo, a large baseball, and the year in various styles.
City
How the MLB All-Star Game impacts Seattle
It’ll be a busy week with out-of-towners rolling in.
July 7, 2023
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Gabe Guarente
a group of people sit at desks working on computers
Sponsored
Why your biz should offer debt management tools to employees
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TheoChocolate
Culture
Theo Chocolate announces factory closure and other big changes
The local brand is merging with a licorice company.
June 29, 2023
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Gabe Guarente
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Sponsored
Survey says: Small business owners are optimistic about the future
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Food
New sushi counter opens in Issaquah Costco
It’s Costco’s first freshly-made sushi offering in the continental United States.
June 16, 2023
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Alina Hunter-Grah
A rendering of a space at Seattle's Mutual Life building converted into a wood-accented bedroom
City
Seattle design firms envision how offices can turn into housing
Hybrid Architecture won a recent competition for the most intriguing idea.
June 15, 2023
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Gabe Guarente
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Work
Places to work outside in Seattle
When the sun’s out, the world is your workspace.
June 9, 2023
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Ben McBee
A view of the Amazon spheres and Amazon's primary corporate headquarters in Seattle on Terry Avenue.
City
Seattle Chamber of Commerce finishes survey about back-to-office policies
Many companies are all-in on the hybrid work model.
June 1, 2023
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Gabe Guarente
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City
Pioneer Square’s development RailSpur takes a big step
The ‘mini district’ will include apartments, retail, and a hotel when it’s all finished.
May 31, 2023
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Alina Hunter-Grah
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