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Where’s our gift?
Yes, these are the coolest party people you’ve ever seen. | Graphic by SEAtoday’s biggest fans (us)
It’s our birthday, we can cry if we want to.
Don’t worry, we’re crying happy tears — Friday, Oct. 18 marks three years of SEAtoday. *cue the airhorns*
That means three years of bringing you hyperlocal news, bad puns, and (hopefully) a lot of smiles.
In celebration of our big day, here are some of our favorite moments from the past year:
While we were super sad to see Gabe go in February, we had a good time reminiscing about the days spent investigating cryptid goo mysteries and interviewing drawbridge artists.
Another silver lining to that tear-jerker of a departure was Madeline’s arrival from Sacramento.
SEAtoday also made its on-air debut with KING 5 in August (which was also Madeline’s birthday) — we talked “demure,” fizzy canned cocktails, and Bruno Mars + Lady Gaga’s latest single.
Oh, hi — it’s Madeline (left) and Alina (right) after their film time for a KING 5 segment.
But those are our favorite memories. Here’s the stuff you all loved the most this year:
Chappell Roan Block Party | Okay, technically it’s Capitol Hill Block Party — but the Midwest Princess took over the neighborhood with her trusty army of Pink Pony fans.
Seattle’s first Jollibee | We broke the news back in October, and then gave you a little sneak peek before it opened in June.
“The Boys in the Boat” | Seattle hit the silver screens right after SEAtoday’s second birthday and we all collectively gushed over the movie’s first stills.
Thanks for taking this trip around the sun with us — we can’t wait to go for round four.
Asked
Asked
Rank your favorite stories from the past year?
A. Portland’s Voodoo Donuts expanding to Seattle B. Jollibee plans first Seattle location C. Places to see cats in Seattle D. A local’s guide to the best local pizza
Fall Floral Design Class | Friday, Oct. 18 | 5:30-7 p.m. | Beaumont Cellars, Woodinville | $95 | Sip on wine + make a delightfully warm-toned arrangement that will give your home that extra little autumn sparkle.
Witches Tea | Friday, Oct. 18-Sunday, Oct. 27 | 2:30 p.m. | Hotel Sorrento | $50 | Invite the whole coven for various teas, sandwiches, and cupcakes in this haunted hotel.
A South Asian Fashion Show | Friday, Oct. 18 | 7-10 p.m. | Armoire Seattle | $40+ | Bring your friends and get ready for Diwali by creating looks from a collection of stylish, rentable items.
Saturday, Oct. 19
Cinema Dissection: “The Blair Witch Project” | Saturday, Oct. 19 | 10 a.m.-4 p.m. | SIFF Film Center | $27+ | Local filmmaker and PBS producer Jeremy Cropf is diving into the innovative production + viral marketing behind the genre-defining horror film.
“Jubilee” | Saturday, Oct. 19-Saturday, Oct. 26 | Times vary | McCaw Hall | $57+ | The world premiere of this opera follows the foundation of the Fisk Jubilee Singers as they change music forever.
Sunday, Oct. 20
PROOF WA Distillery Festival | Sunday, Oct. 20 | 4-8 p.m. | Metropolist Events | $80 | Sample craft spirits, learn how to make killer cocktails, and shop from a wide selection of distilleries + food vendors.
Sea-Tac Airport installed some new facial recognition technology at TSA checkpoints that uses traveler photos to verify IDs. The optional new tech aims to streamline the verification process. (KING 5)
Community
Heads up — your phones are going to buzz pretty loudly today at 10:17 a.m. in honor of the Great ShakeOut, an international event raising awareness about earthquake and tsunmai preparedness. Refresh yourself with the safety protocol.
Weather
The season’s first atmospheric river is on its way to Western Washington. Several weather systems will bring quite a bit of rain — and maybe even some snowflakes — to the region through Saturday morning. Stay dry. (KING 5)
Closing
Seattle James Beard-nominated restaurateur Ethan Stowell announced that he will be closing the Ballard Pizza Company location on Leary Way Northwest. After 10 years of baking pizzas, the restaurant will have its last day of operation this Saturday, Oct. 19. (Puget Sound Business Journal)
Outdoors
If you haven’t noticed, the trees are starting to look pretty colorful out there. Check out KING 5 meteorologist Adam Claibon’s fall foliage map to see what parts of the state are hitting their peaks.
Active
There’s a new neighborhood greenway in Ballard. In the works since 2019, the area includes new crossing signals, speed bumps + stop signs, and a new dedicated bike path. The community will host a ribbon cutting ceremony this Saturday at 10 a.m. (My Ballard)
Sports
The first trimester of the Seahawks’ season is over — how did they do? Hear from local experts on the matter with Locked On’s daily, Seahawks-focused podcast.
Arts
Get ready to be amazed as Refract: The Seattle Glass Experience makes its grand return today. This renowned festival, happening Oct. 17-20, is set to dazzle attendees with an impressive array of exhibitions, interactive events, and more, all celebrating the vibrant glass art community in Seattle.*
Category
Culture
Let’s explore
These longships would look kind of menacing coming out of some fog on the Baltic Sea. | Photo by @bradleygearhart
Museums are the cultural hubs of Seattle. Whether you’re looking to learn something new about the Emerald City or plotting a way to spend your Saturday afternoon, here are 24 local museums you’ll want to keep on your radar.
National Nordic Museum | $10+ Visitors can expect longships, tapestries, traditional garb, and artifacts from Norway, Sweden, Finland, Denmark, and Iceland.
Duwamish Longhouse and Cultural Center | Free Used as a cultural hub for the Duwamish Tribe, this space also hosts artifact displays, interactive exhibits, and tours.
Museum of Illusions | $27+ This museum is definitely worth a trip with its illusions, holograms, and mirrors that will have you questioning what’s up and what’s down.
Burke Museum | $14+ Discover the building blocks that make up our natural living world with fossils and other samples of human life from long, long ago.
This Tommy Hilfiger men’s faux leather jacket — it’s a warm layering option perfect for date nights + evening get togethers during the changing seasons.
Wow... it’s really crazy to think that it’s been three years since SEAtoday launched. I actually moved to Seattle just two weeks before we sent out our first newsletter, so it feels like SEAtoday and I have almost grown up together. At the time of launch, we only had 200 Instagram followers and Gabe was my only friend here.
And now SEAtoday has 36,000+ Instagram followers and I have met so many inspiring Seattleites who are now friends of mine (like our own City Editor Madeline).
I just can’t help but get genuinely a little teary-eyed thinking about it all. 💚
