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August 06, 2025 02:12 PM
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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 rendering that shows the site where Seattle's Vietnamese Cultural and Economic Center will go in 2026.
Nonprofits
New Vietnamese Cultural and Economic Center is on the way
The Friends of Little Saigon have secured a site for the Landmark Project, which includes affordable housing.
October 17, 2023
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Gabe Guarente
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City
Become privy to these privies: Seattle’s modular public restroom
This Portland-made, free-to-use, stand-alone toilet is working to address common public bathroom concerns.
October 16, 2023
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Brianna Williams
A view of the Georgetown Steam Plant from the mid-20th century
City
Take a stroll through Georgetown’s haunted history
From a ghostly steam plant to a creepy castle.
October 13, 2023
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Gabe Guarente
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
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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
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City
How to prep for earthquakes in Seattle
Lock in those alerts and learn to how to take cover.
October 9, 2023
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Gabe Guarente
People lined up, some of which are adorned in regalia, have their hands lifted, palms facing the sky, as they perform a song with vocals and drums.
Events
Honoring Indigenous Peoples’ Day in Seattle
Indigenous Peoples’ Day became a city holiday in 2022.
October 6, 2023
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Alina Hunter-Grah
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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
A man plugs in a cord leading from an AMC Gremlin with signs that say "Electro Park" and "Passenger Load Only/No Parking"
City
Charged Up: A brief history of Seattle’s electric vehicles
We’ve been plugging in cars since the original Tesla (Nikola) was still around.
October 5, 2023
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Gabe Guarente
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City
Scarecrow Video starts $1.8 million fundraiser to save its shop
University District’s Scarecrow Video is looking to raise money from its community to continue operating its extensive video collection and rental business.
June 19, 2024
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Madeline Ewing
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Culture
Dos and Don’ts for the Fremont Fair and Solstice Parade
From local vendors to nude cyclists, the Fremont Fair draws visitors from near and far to kick off the start of summer.
June 19, 2024
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Gabe Guarente
This painting displayed at the Seattle Museum of Art depicts several women of varying ethnicities posing next to each other in bright clothing.
Culture
Seattle Art Museum’s newest exhibit explores West Coast 1960s-70s counterculture
“Poke in the Eye” is a playful collection of artworks showcasing the irreverent humor used by counterculture artists to make fun of the more mainstream works.
June 18, 2024
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Alina Hunter-Grah
A European green crab is crawling over a large rock surrounded by other smaller rocks. Its legs are an orange-red blend, and the hard carapace of its body is speckled with browns and grays.
Travel and Outdoors
Collect important data on invasive crabs for state researchers
The “Molt Blitz” on Thursday, June 20 is a collective effort to monitor shorelines along the Salish Sea for invasive crab species.
June 17, 2024
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Madeline Ewing
A humpback whale breaches the water in the Puget Sound
Travel and Outdoors
Top reviewed whale watching tours in and around Seattle
Whale watching tours during the months of June through September see peak activity in the Seattle area. Here are some of the top spots to see them for yourself.
June 17, 2024
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Madeline Ewing
The John and Jane Kinneth House in Coupeville was built in the 1880s and still hold all of its antique charm, but now with a cheerful coat of bubblegum pink paint. A small garden and a flag poll are right in front of the house.
Travel and Outdoors
Washington vacation rentals that conjure “Practical Magic” vibes
Nicole Kidman recently confirmed that “Practical Magic 2" is in the works. The original film, known for its exceptionally whimsical style, was partially filmed in the San Juan Islands. Here are some nearby Airbnb and Vrbo listings that beg for rounds of midnight margaritas.
June 14, 2024
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Alina Hunter-Grah
City Editor Madeline's hand is holding their iPhone, which is displaying the Timeleft app in the App Store on the screen. The background is a far away view of Seattle's downtown buildings from a rooftop.
Culture
Timeleft: a new way to meet people in Seattle
Dinner with strangers sounds intimidating — that’s why City Editor Madeline tried Timeleft first so we could tell you what’s up.
June 13, 2024
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Madeline Ewing
The Space Needle and a Seattle aerial shot with a search bar overlay reading "Seattle 1999"
Culture
Seattle’s 1999 time capsule
What was Seattle like at the turn of the millennium? We took a look back at the final year of the 20th century to see what life was like pre-Y2K.
June 13, 2024
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Michael Beausoleil
Jewell Loyd is mid-jump, arms in the air about to launch a basketball from beneath the net. Her toes are barely balanced on the court, and she's sporting the red, white, and blue USA uniform from the USA Women's National Team during her 2022 performance in Sydney, Australia.
Sports
Seattle Storm’s Jewell Loyd selected for 2024 Olympics
Seattle Storm guard Jewell Loyd will be joining the 2024 USA Basketball Women’s National Team for the Olympic Games in Paris.
June 11, 2024
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Madeline Ewing
The front of historic Garfield High School features red brick and white stone, with paned glass windows and green bushes landscaped throughout the front grounds. Three flag poles hoist the American Flag, the Pan-African Flag, and the Intersectional Pride Flag high in the air between the parking lot and the building. The flags are flapping in the wind.
City
A brief history of Seattle’s Central District
Central District is one of Seattle’s main hubs for the Black community + served as a landing place for Scandinavian, Japanese, and German-Jewish settlers.
June 11, 2024
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Madeline Ewing