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Culture
19 local gift ideas to celebrate motherhood
April 24, 2024 03:47 PM
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Staff
A troupe of dancers are photographed in black and white dancing "Dialogue."
Culture
Local exhibit + performance showcase Black and Nordic cultures
The National Nordic Museum’s “Nordic Utopia?” exhibit and Spectrum Dance Theater’s “DIALOGUE” act as a sort of conversation detailing the ways humans exchange ideas.
April 23, 2024
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Alina Hunter-Grah
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Work
Some of the best coffee shops in Seattle
It’s kind of our thing.
April 23, 2024
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Gabe Guarente
Volunteers at a Seattle park roll wheelbarrows through autumn leaves
Culture
Environmental volunteer opportunities in Seattle
Give back to the planet and Seattle’s wildlife + community through these volunteer opportunities.
April 22, 2024
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Madeline Ewing
A tuxedo cat sits with its paws on the window sill, looking out from a cat cafe in Capitol Hill. He is wearing an adorable floral bandana around his neck.
Culture
6 a-mews-ing Seattle businesses inhabited by cats
Got kitty fever? These cafes, bookstores, and more around town have resident cats ready for some love.
April 22, 2024
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Madeline Ewing
Rows of wooden bookshelves fill the lower floor of Elliott Bay Book Company, with large skylights letting in sunlight and worn wooden floor boards across the space.
Culture
Independent Bookstore Day arrives in Seattle
Find some good book deals, win discounts at your favorite spots, and celebrate Seattle’s independent bookstores.
April 19, 2024
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Alina Hunter-Grah
A top-down view of a laptop sitting on a table with an open notebook and pen sitting on top of it. Next to the laptop is a latte in a mug atop a white saucer. The latte has a foam heart on top.
Culture
Read the winning poem from our 2024 poetry contest
We’ve narrowed down our poetry contest to these finalists: read and vote for your favorite poem.
April 18, 2024
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Brianna Williams
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
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Alina Hunter-Grah
Sara stands on a platform joining some trails at the Arboretum Trail Loop. She is wearing a green parka and is backed by green trees.
Travel and Outdoors
Q+A: Take a walk with Sara Anfuso, influencer + community walk organizer
Anfuso, also known by her social media handle @servedbysara, is known for her community walks that get hundreds of attendees.
April 16, 2024
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Madeline Ewing
A rack displays colorful, quilted jackets made up of patches of repurposed fabric.
Culture
10 year-round art walks in Seattle
Peruse local vendors and art of all mediums at these recurring art walks in Seattle neighborhoods.
April 12, 2024
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Madeline Ewing
A street-facing sign reads "Japantown: Welcome to Nihonmachi, established 1891" and depicts a green illustration of Mount Fuji, with a row of businesses lining the street behind it.
City
A brief history of Seattle’s Japantown, Nihonmachi
Post-war vacancies, a decades-long preservation project, and upcoming Sakura Matsuri festivities.
April 10, 2024
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Madeline Ewing
The interior of SIFF Cinema Egyptian features art deco-style trim from the upper walls to the ceiling. A projector displays the word "siff" on the right wall, and a lamp and black leather couch sit to the left below a stained glass window.
Culture
SIFF Cinema Egyptian hosts Comedy of Horrors Film Fest in Seattle
Queue up for giggles and gore at this independent theater’s film festival in Capitol Hill.
April 8, 2024
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Madeline Ewing
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City
Seattle celebrates the 100th anniversary of the first world flight
The journey took off on April 7, 1924, and ended at Sand Point in northeast Seattle.
April 3, 2024
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Alina Hunter-Grah
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A bookshelf filled with poetry-related tomes at Open Books in Seattle, WA, with a sign that says "Fill your pockets with poems!"
Education
How to submit to our 2024 poetry contest
It’s National Poetry Month, and our readers are invited to submit original poems in a special SEAtoday contest.
April 2, 2024
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Sarah Leonhardt
Two rows of bright yellow daffodils line one of the rooftop's above Pike Place Market and lead directly to the market's iconic red sign.
City
Pike Place Public Market approves new Master Plan
The master plan includes suggestions for managing traffic along its interior street, supporting its farmers, and attracting locals.
April 1, 2024
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Alina Hunter-Grah
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Travel and Outdoors
Seattle Parks and Rec announces plans for two new off-leash areas for dogs
While exact construction deadlines have yet to be released, we know these new off-leash areas will be built near the West Seattle Stadium and Othello Park.
March 29, 2024
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Alina Hunter-Grah
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Culture
The 2024 Skagit County Tulip Festival begins to bud
The blooms should be arriving by the second week of April.
March 28, 2024
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Alina Hunter-Grah
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Sports
What to expect during the Seattle Mariners’ 2024 season
Prepare for the first home game of the season with this handy guide covering player updates, game entertainment, food options, and more.
March 27, 2024
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Brianna Williams
A black-and-white drawing showing a horse-drawn vehicle on a road that is risen above ground level. Each side of the road is lined with drawings of buildings. On the left side of the road, a drawn figure can be seen in a hallway underneath the sidewalk.
History
Seattle Underground: How an accidental fire led to subterranean, unused sidewalks
You’ve probably heard of the Seattle Underground, but how did it come about? It all started with the Great Seattle Fire of 1889...
March 26, 2024
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Brianna Williams
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Travel and Outdoors
How to host a block party in your neighborhood
Block a street from traffic and host a neighborhood cookout, an outdoor rollerskating rink, live music performance, or a Pride event.
March 25, 2024
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Alina Hunter-Grah
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You’re invited to the opening of Sweetgreen at South Lake Union
Sweetgreen serves chef-crafted salads, bowls + protein plates made from scratch featuring sustainably sourced, fresh ingredients.
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Seattle philanthropist Richard Hedreen sits next to a painting by Cecily Brown featuring a mix of colors and broad brush strokes.
Arts
The art of giving: Seattle University receives $300 million art collection + $25 million for future museum
The donation pays tribute to Richard Hedreen’s late wife, Elizabeth “Betty” Ann Petri Hedreen, an alumna of Seattle University.
March 19, 2024
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Monica Garske
A map of Seattle with three dots laid atop the map. Inside of one dot is an image of the space needle, inside another is an image of Pike Place Market, and inside the last dot is a photo from Jimi Hendrix Park.
City
How well do you know the map of Seattle?
We’ve got a game for you — test your knowledge of how well you know Seattle venues by the address alone.
March 18, 2024
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Laura Figi
two women look at a colorful display at Chihuly Garden and Glass
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There’s a lot blooming at Chihuly Garden and Glass
Mark your calendar for this can’t-miss event.
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Discovery Park in Seattle with a lighthouse and the water in the background
Travel and Outdoors
A look at the history behind Seattle’s 37 Olmsted parks
37 of our local parks were designed by the same landscaping design firm that created New York City’s Central Park.
March 15, 2024
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Alina Hunter-Grah
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Culture
Where to make spring cleaning donations in Seattle
Out with the old, in with the new
March 15, 2024
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Tatum Jacaruso
The sign for Irish pub Owl n' Thistle, which depicts a gold owl sitting on a branch, hangs from a brick wall.
Food
Cheers at these 6 Irish pubs around Seattle
Check out these pubs for Guinness, shepherd’s pie, and fish n’ chips galore.
March 14, 2024
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Alina Hunter-Grah
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Dine at dazzling heights at this exclusive culinary experience
A night out in Emerald City is more special with a reservation at the Space Needle.
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The sun sets over the labyrinth at Saint Mark's Episcopal Cathedral
Culture
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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Alina Hunter-Grah
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