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An image on the left reflects a rendering for Pier 58's design. An image on the left is an aerial photo of Pier 58 as it exists now mid-construction. Main similarities include the shape of the pier, the jellyfish playground structure, a main plaza area in the center, and section off space on the right for the elevated lawn. The current photo does not yet show a planned tree grove and planted grass for the lawn, as depicted in the rendering.
City
Seattle Waterfront’s Pier 58 slated to open spring 2025
Equipped with a marine-themed playground, tree grove, fountain, and plaza, Pier 58’s rebuild is bringing a whole new community gathering space to Seattle’s Waterfront.
October 23, 2024 06:30 PM
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Madeline Ewing
A rendering of a new addition for the Seattle Aquarium picturing various underwater habitats in an indoor pavilion
City
Seattle Aquarium expansion gets $1 million boost
The Ocean Pavilion is scheduled to open in 2024.
July 11, 2023
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Gabe Guarente
A view of MudHoney, a giant steel boring machine that emerged into a concrete shaft in Seattle, WA
City
Seattle’s famous boring machine MudHoney finishes its job
But the work isn’t over yet.
June 27, 2023
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Gabe Guarente
A look at what Bell Street would look like with a pedestrian bridge and protected bike lanes near the Seattle Waterfront.
City
Designs revealed for Waterfront’s Bell Street project
There are some seating options proposed to look out onto Elliott Bay.
June 21, 2023
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Gabe Guarente
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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City
City Hall Park reopens after two years of closure
The City is hosting a big celebration on Tuesday, June 13 to commemorate the park’s opening.
June 12, 2023
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Alina Hunter-Grah
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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
A red cedar in Seattle, WA
City
Seattle City Council passes new tree protection ordinance
The Council said it would protect up to 10x the number of trees as the previous ordinance.
May 24, 2023
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Gabe Guarente
The front of Glo's diner at its new location in Seattle, with the neon sign under a light wood-plank overhang
Food
Exciting new restaurant moves in Seattle
Glo’s and Watson’s Counter are the latest to find new locations.
May 12, 2023
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Gabe Guarente
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City
What’s in the works for the Memorial Stadium revamp?
The process is moving along, but who will renovate the stadium is still up in the air.
May 5, 2023
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Alina Hunter-Grah
Street signs show the names of Elliott Way and its honorary title Dzidzilalich on the Seattle Waterfront with local officials looking on
Development
Elevated Elliott Way Waterfront connection will open soon
It now has the honorary name of Dzidzilalich.
April 24, 2023
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Gabe Guarente
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City
Seattle Public Schools alters its closure plan
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October 9, 2024
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Madeline Ewing
Mayor Bruce Harrell joins King County Executive Dow Constantine and local leaders at a groundbreaking ceremony for the RapidRide J Line. They are holding shovels filled with dirt above a patch of dirt dumped on the sidewalk next to a RapidRide bus.
City
Construction is underway for the RapidRide J Line in Seattle
The J Line project upgrades the current Route 70 to a RapidRide level of service via enhanced transit connections to surrounding Seattle neighborhoods.
October 9, 2024
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Madeline Ewing
A black and white image depicts a mural that reads the name of the coffee shop with Mt. Rainier stationed in the background.
Food
Seattle restaurants that you miss the most
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October 8, 2024
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Travel and Outdoors
Seattle Parks and Rec is planning two new off-leash areas for dogs
Slated for West Seattle and Othello, the new sites are part of Seattle Parks and Rec’s Off-Leash Area expansion project — and it wants your feedback.
October 7, 2024
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Alina Hunter-Grah
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Culture
Seattle Art Museum to deinstall iconic lobby tree sculpture
Titled “Middle Fork,” the tree sculpture has been suspended above visitors’ heads in the Seattle Art Museum’s main entrance lobby for almost a decade.
October 4, 2024
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Madeline Ewing
A group of seven people stand out on the street carrying a rainbow of umbrellas. Most are wearing trench coats.
City
Seattle decades: the 1980s
This decade brought Seattle the nickname “The Emerald City,” the first-ever Costco, and Nirvana.
October 3, 2024
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Alina Hunter-Grah
The sign outside Mutual Fish Co. on Rainier Avenue in South Seattle
Food
Come on, dish: Which Seattle restaurant do you miss the most?
We want to know — which Emerald City restaurant or meal sparks nostalgia in your belly, and why?
October 2, 2024
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Culture
Independent theater Grand Illusion Cinema looking for community help to move
The Grand Illusion Cinema, Seattle’s “longest continuously running movie theater”, just launched a campaign to help fund its move to a new location.
October 2, 2024
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Alina Hunter-Grah