April 23, 2024

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😻 6 a-mews-ing ways to see cats

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.

Danny Phantom, a permanent resident at Neko Cat Cafe, waits very patiently for his pets. | Photo by SEAtoday staff

Seattle might be a city full of dog lovers, but it’s also a haven for feline fanatics — we even have our own annual cat convention.

Cats have also infiltrated several of our most-loved local businesses. Here’s where you can find some feline friends working around the clock to make your day.

Panama Hotel and Tea House | 605 S. Main St., Chinatown-International District

Give a chin scratch to Miu-Miu, the cat that likes to hang out at this historic building and cafe in Seattle’s Japantown.

The Whole Cat and Kaboodle | 202 Kirkland Ave., Kirkland
This pet store offers services for cats including grooming, boarding, food + toys, plus a lounge full of adoptable kitties you can snuggle — and maybe take home.

Buster, a gray cat in Twice Sold Tales Bookshop in Seattle, looks a lil bit grouchy as someone goes to the desk for check out. How dare they interrupt his sacred space. — This is Buster’s face when you interrupt his dinner time.
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Photo by SEAtoday staff

Twice Sold Tales | 1833 Harvard Ave., Capitol Hill
This maze of a bookstore is stacked full of well-priced used titles + a family of resident cats — just don’t bother Buster while he eats (he takes his food very seriously).

Seattle Meowtropolitan | 1225 N. 45th St., Wallingford
This cat cafe was Seattle’s first when it opened in 2015. Stop by for beverages + pastries, kitty-themed merch, and adoptable cats from Regional Animal Services of King County in the lounge.

A cake pop is shaped like a white cat, with an adorable face illustrated with frosting lines. The top of the cat's head is topped with sprinkles. — Neko Cat Cafe serves cake pops and cookies shaped like cats — an adorable treat for cat lovers.
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Photo by SEAtoday staff

Ophelia’s Books | 3504 Fremont Ave. N., Fremont
Peruse the shelves of this secondhand bookstore for eclectic titles and keep an eye out for some sneaky pals — this spot has plenty of nooks and crannies for its live-in cats.

Neko Cat Cafe | 519 E. Pine St., Capitol Hill
Stop by for a drink or attend one of the cafe’s cat-tastic events, like the upcoming listening party for Taylor Swift’s new album. Your ticket gets you a listening sesh in the Cat Room, a Polaroid pic with the adoptable kitties, and an exclusive cat pin.

If you want a furry friend as your permanent pal, check out some of these shelters in Seattle for adoptable cats — and dogs, we don’t discriminate. But like... read the room.

Asked

Do you consider yourself a dog person or a cat person?

A. Dog person
B. Cat person
C. Why not both?
D. Neither, get them away from me.

The claws are out

Events

Tuesday, April 23

Seattle University Redhawks vs. University of Washington Huskies | Tuesday, April 23 | 4 p.m. | Bannerwood Park, 1790 Richards Rd., Bellevue | $12 | It’s a gorgeous day for a ball game — grab some concessions and watch the men’s baseball teams clash.
Silent Book Club | Tuesday, April 23 | 6:30 p.m. | Clock-Out Lounge, 4864 Beacon Ave. S., Seattle | Free | Join fellow bibliophiles for a silent reading party followed up with a post-read chat.
An evening with Starset | Tuesday, April 23 | 7:30 p.m. | The Showbox, 1426 First Ave., Seattle | $27.50 | This cinematic act blends rock songs and live shows framed by a dystopian narrative to blur the lines of science fact and fiction.

Wednesday, April 24

Mushroom Watercolor Paint Night | Wednesday, April 24 | 6-8 p.m. | Dog Days Brewing, 260 Fourth St., Bremerton | $40 | Paint fabulous fungi while mastering the art of watercolor.
Lynnwood Bowl & Skate: Adult Night | Wednesday, April 24-Thursday, April 25 | 8:30-11 p.m. | Lynnwood Bowl & Skate, 6210 200th St. SW, Lynnwood | $15 | No kids allowed at this open skate sesh — just you, your friends, and the constant fear of wiping out in front of strangers.
Karaoke Idols Qualifier | Wednesday, April 24 | 9 p.m.-2 a.m. | The Cuff Complex, 1533 13th Ave., Seattle | Free | Power through that midweek slump with live DJs, karaoke competition finals, and a happy hour.

Thursday, April 25

Restoration Work Party at Squak Mountain | Thursday, April 25 | 9 a.m.-12 p.m. | May Valley Loop Trailhead, 13201 Squak Mountain Rd. SE, Issaquah | Free | Help Washington State Parks eradicate invasive plants and learn a little bit about native wildlife while you do it.
“Stories From The Streets” Opening Reception | Thursday, April 25 | 5-7 p.m. | Seattle Public Library, 1000 Fourth Ave., Seattle | Free | Listen to a lineup of speakers as they introduce the tribute to hard-working, low-income and unhoused people that began selling newspapers on the street in 1994.
ART x YOGA | Thursday, April 25 | 6-8 p.m. | TASWIRA, 510 Occidental Ave. S., Seattle | $25 | Move through a slow flow and sound bath within the ambiance of this African Art Gallery.

Events calendar here

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News Notes

State

Washington will receive $156 million from the EPA’s Solar for All grant competition to provide various forms of solar energy to lower-income residents. The state proposed creating several new programs with a focus on single-family homeowners, multifamily affordable housing properties, and tribal nations. (Seattle Times)

Tech

A new AI job tracker by the University of Maryland shows Seattle as a top three frontrunner for AI jobs in the country. Accompanied by San Francisco and San Jose, this surge in the city’s AI job listings shows an opposite trend in IT jobs, which has been downward nationwide. (Wall Street Journal)

Open

Seattle-based beanless coffee maker Atomo opened a new roastery in Downtown Seattle. The facility at 1421 S. Dean St. gives the biz the capacity to produce 90 million cups of coffee per year, helping it enter the national market. (GeekWire)

Real Estate

A $14.95 million home, once belonging to the late founder of Osborne Construction Co., just hit the market. The 323 Lake St. S. mansion in Kirkland features 63 ft of waterfront, a private dock, and views of Lake Washington from the main suite.

Jobs

A new beta site for the American Climate Corps launched for Earth Day yesterday helps interested applicants find job listings in clean energy and conservation. There are currently two listings in Seattle — a field leader for the Seattle Urban Green Crew + crew member for EarthCorps.

Fun Fact

The Space Needle just celebrated its birthday on Sunday, April 21. This past weekend marked 62 years since the monument opened during the 1962 World’s Fair. Want to know more about iconic landmarks in the city? We got you.

Giveaway

Celebrate Seattle Restaurant Week in style — Intentionalist is hosting a gift card giveaway on Instagram. Read the caption for instructions on how to enter to win a $100 gift card that works at nine different restaurants.

Read

Looking for a bit of light reading during National Poetry Month? We recommend checking out these four poems written by our readers, which were submitted in our SEAtoday Poetry Contest. Then, vote on your favorite. We’ll announce the winner in a newsletter later this week.

Sports

The Seattle Mariners scored double-digit runs against Colorado in the second game of their doubleheader, after losing the first. Hear from the local experts with Locked On’s daily, team-focused podcasts.

Environment

🌱 Let’s get our hands dirty

Volunteers at a Seattle park roll wheelbarrows through autumn leaves

Seattle’s beautiful nature and wildlife provide ample opportunities to get involved with volunteering + outdoor work. | Photo by Andy Watson via the Green Seattle Partnership

Every day is Earth Day around here — Seattle is brimming with environmentally minded nonprofits and organizations looking for passionate volunteers year-round.

Find an opportunity to help out near you.

Puget Soundkeeper

This organization focuses its resources on clean ups and community events. Help pick up debris along the shoreline, remove waste in local parks, and clean surrounding water sources via kayaks.

Office: 130 Nickerson St., Ste. 107
Contact: Cleanup Inquiry Form

Black Farmers Collective

As one of its several functions, Black Farmers Collective hosts open farm days every Saturday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., at Yes Farm. The farm, which covers 1.5 acres at Yesler Terrace, gives freshly grown produce directly to BIPOC-led and owned organizations, businesses, and mutual aid efforts.

Work Site: 715 Yesler Way
Contact: connect@blackfarmerscollective.org

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The Buy

The Maizie Clarke Collection. If you’re looking for ways to prepare for the Kentucky Derby, this brand has the sweetest derby-inspired products.

The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
Madeline

From the editor

I’m about to finish a heft trilogy — “The Stormlight Archive” series by Brandon Sanderson — and will immediately need a new hyperfixation to fill the void. If any fantasy book lovers are reading this, please send me your recommendations. 📚🙏

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