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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
First Hill’s Museum of Museums to close in September
The quirky, contemporary art museum is closing because of the cost to maintain the 77-year-old medical building.
August 3, 2023
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Alina Hunter-Grah
A woman stands next to a purple vending machine that gives the URL for SistahScifi
Culture
Local vending machines dispense sci-fi and fantasy books
All titles are written by Black and Indigenous women authors.
August 2, 2023
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Gabe Guarente
US Navy sailors give a salute with the Seattle Great Wheel in the background
Culture
Seattle’s Fleet Week arrives with big boats you can board
The Parade of Ships goes through Elliott Bay
July 31, 2023
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Gabe Guarente
A woman carries a plastic see-through umbrella through the rainy streets of Seattle, WA
Culture
Unwritten rules of Seattle
Tell us you’re from Seattle without telling us you’re from Seattle.
July 27, 2023
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Dylan Aycock
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Food
Juicy berry-picking farms near Seattle
Here’s where to find that berried treasure in the Seattle area.
July 26, 2023
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Alina Hunter-Grah
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Culture
Muckleshoot Indian Tribe hosts Canoe Journey for first time in 17 years
The event will bring 120-130 canoes onto the Alki shore
July 26, 2023
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Alina Hunter-Grah
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Culture
Drink Up recipe: Over the Falls from Sunny Hill
Take the plunge for a refreshing summer cocktail
July 25, 2023
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Gabe Guarente
A group of trivia teams at Trade Winds Tavern in Seattle, WA
Culture
Play the game from SEAtoday’s trivia night
We stumped some folks at Navy Strength.
July 21, 2023
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Gabe Guarente
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Culture
Taylor Swift events happening around Seattle
Have some fun whether you’re heading to the Eras Tour or not
July 20, 2023
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Alina Hunter-Grah
The front of Glo's diner at its new location in Seattle, with the neon sign under a light wood-plank overhang
Play
50 great brunch restaurants to try in Seattle
Who’s hungry?
July 20, 2023
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Gabe Guarente
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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
A grid of six photos showing clockwise from top left: a humpback whale, the Space Needle enshrouded in fog, the Seattle skyline at night with rainbow colors reflected in the water, a couple getting close near a multi-directional sign near the waterfront at dusk, signs that read "Thank You Megan" in the Lumen Field stands, and a child playing at a fountain,
Culture
See the winner of our 2023 Picture of the Year contest
And check out the runners-up.
January 23, 2024
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Emily Shea-Owen
A streetcar in Seattle's Pioneer Square against the backdrop of a sunset
City
SDOT releases estimate for a new downtown Seattle streetcar line
The new line would connect the South Lake Union streetcar with the First Hill line.
January 22, 2024
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Alina Hunter-Grah
Models pose in white dresses, gowns, and tuxes for a faux bridal party at the Seattle Wedding Show fashion show
Culture
The Seattle Wedding Show struts down the aisle again
Local businesses — from florists to DJs to videographers — are ready to brainstorm ideas for that special bash.
January 19, 2024
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Gabe Guarente
A smattering of oranges cut in half on the frozen shores of Gas Works Park in Seattle
City
What’s up with the oranges on the shores of Gas Works Park?
A Reddit mystery deepens.
January 19, 2024
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Gabe Guarente
A hot air balloon with a rainbow geometric pattern hovers above a rural residential area while Mt. Rainier stands proud in the distance during a sunrise trip.
Tourism and Hospitality
Your ultimate guide to tours of Seattle
Explore the Emerald City through its history, food, drink, and nature on these tours.
January 18, 2024
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Robin Schwartzkopf
The exterior of the Skyglass building in Seattle's South Lake Union building that has angles throughout the tower creating a wavy look.
Real Estate
SLU’s wavy new apartment high-rise ready to open soon
Skyglass offers a unique addition to the city’s skyline and stunning views.
January 17, 2024
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Gabe Guarente
Pike Place Market during a snowstorm
Entertainment
What to do with your kids during snow days
Keep them entertained with live aquarium video, science projects, and more.
January 16, 2024
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Alina Hunter-Grah
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City
Seattle City Council prepares to choose next citywide council member
The position is voted on by the council, as opposed to the general city population.
January 16, 2024
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Alina Hunter-Grah
Love Map
Culture
Our readers’ local love stories
Help us put our city on the map by submitting your love stories.
January 16, 2024
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto