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A large, red brick home has a sun deck with a giant Halloween skeleton posed on top.
Culture
4 Seattle neighborhoods that put the “treat” in trick-or-treating
Grab your biggest buckets — these Seattle neighborhoods offer the best treats, no tricks needed.
October 21, 2025 10:02 AM
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Madeline Ewing
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Culture
Bush Garden karaoke venue plans its return
The legendary spot in the Chinatown International District is billed as the first karaoke restaurant in the US.
October 26, 2023
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Alina Hunter-Grah
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Culture
Try your hand at SEAtoday’s October crossword puzzle
Can you get all the answers?
October 25, 2023
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Jessica Burton
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Events
Where to “Monster Mash” for Halloween in Seattle
Let’s go, ghouls.
October 20, 2023
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Alina Hunter-Grah
A collage of four pumpkins: one that looks stabbed, one unicorn, one glowing with a Jack Skellington expression, and one grinning cat
Culture
See the winning pumpkin from our 2023 jack-o-lantern contest
Winner: “Stabby (Get Well Soon)” by Tiff L.
October 19, 2023
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Emily Shea-Owen
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
A hand holds up a package of Kit-Kat Fruity Cereal
Food
Where to find retro and rare candy around Seattle
‘Tis the season for stocking up on sugary treats.
October 17, 2023
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Gabe Guarente
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
Two grey, modular restrooms located in a park in Kirkland, WA
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
An acrobat at Teatro ZinZanni balances on a table in front of a dinner theater audience
Culture
Teatro ZinZanni makes a grand entrance at the Lotte Hotel
The cirque show is also celebrating its 25th anniversary.
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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Get lost in these labyrinths around Seattle
We can guide you to the labyrinths around town... but we can’t guide you out. You’ll have to do that on your own.
March 11, 2024
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
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Culture
Seattle’s Music Mount Rushmore Closeup: Kurt Cobain
We’re celebrating the grunge icon’s local roots.
March 8, 2024
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A rendering of a white building with a big, purple "W" on the exterior that will be the home of a future basketball training facility at University of Washington; there are people walking and bicycling out front. You can also see the existing arena to the left of the building, as the facilities will be connected.
Sports
Hoop dreams: University of Washington’s $60 million basketball practice facility preps to break ground
After several years of planning and donations, the training facility is expected to debut during fall quarter in August 2025 — go, Huskies.
March 7, 2024
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Monica Garske
Drag artist Antonio Amor sits on a purple chair in a purple costume inspired by the French aristocracy and King Louis XIV.
The 9th annual Boylesque festival can-cans back to the Triple Door
The boylesque festival will bring burlesque, drag, variety, and circus performers from all over the US to Seattle.
March 6, 2024
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Alina Hunter-Grah
An aerial photo of the University of Washington quad shows all of its cherry blossoms in peak bloom. A smattering of people are also gathering below to take in the blooms under a sunny sky.
Culture
Where to check out Seattle’s cherry blossoms
They’re pretty, pink, and a reminder of the fleeting existence of beauty in this world.
March 6, 2024
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Alina Hunter-Grah
An aerial view of the circular labyrinth at the National Nordic Museum
Culture
Leave the cash at home and enjoy these free things to do in Seattle
When the budget’s low but the FOMO’s high, we’ve got your back: Try these free activities around town.
March 5, 2024
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Brianna Williams
A view of Seattle's waterfront from across the bay.
City
Provide your feedback on the Draft One Seattle Comprehensive Plan
The Draft One Seattle Plan — a strategy for where and how the city will grow and invest in communities over the next two decades — is out.
March 5, 2024
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Brianna Williams
A beekeeper wearing a white bee suit observes one of their hives in a woodland area.
City
Here’s the buzz on becoming a local beekeeper
Check out the rules and guidance for maintaining your own little hive of busy bees.
March 4, 2024
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Alina Hunter-Grah
Pedestrians cross the street in the University District while a bus prepares to turn the corner. There's a bright red mural painted by Stevie Shao on one of the buildings in the background.
City
Seattle Transportation Plan heads to City Council for approval
The plan will go before City Council on Tuesday, March 5.
February 29, 2024
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Alina Hunter-Grah
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Places to leap in Seattle for Leap Day
Try skydiving, paragliding, or get the most leaps per dollar spent at a trampoline park.
February 28, 2024
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Alina Hunter-Grah