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A humpback whale breaches the water in the Puget Sound

Top reviewed whale watching tours in and around Seattle

Whale watching tours during the months of June through September see peak activity in the Seattle area. Here are some of the top spots to see them for yourself.

June 17, 2024

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Madeline Ewing

The John and Jane Kinneth House in Coupeville was built in the 1880s and still hold all of its antique charm, but now with a cheerful coat of bubblegum pink paint. A small garden and a flag poll are right in front of the house.

Travel and Outdoors

Washington vacation rentals that conjure “Practical Magic” vibes

“Practical Magic 2" is in the works. The original film, known for its exceptionally whimsical style, was partially filmed in the San Juan Islands, but Seattle has some Airbnb and Vrbo listings that beg for rounds of midnight margaritas.

June 14, 2024

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Alina Hunter-Grah

City Editor Madeline's hand is holding their iPhone, which is displaying the Timeleft app in the App Store on the screen. The background is a far away view of Seattle's downtown buildings from a rooftop.

Culture

Timeleft: a new way to meet people in Seattle

Dinner with strangers sounds intimidating — that’s why City Editor Madeline tried Timeleft first so we could tell you what’s up.

June 13, 2024

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Madeline Ewing

The Space Needle and a Seattle aerial shot with a search bar overlay reading "Seattle 1999"

Culture

Seattle’s 1999 time capsule

What was Seattle like at the turn of the millennium? We took a look back at the final year of the 20th century to see what life was like pre-Y2K.

June 13, 2024

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Michael Beausoleil

a gif featuring images from previous Fremont Fairs

Sponsored by a SEAtoday Partner

Jewell Loyd is mid-jump, arms in the air about to launch a basketball from beneath the net. Her toes are barely balanced on the court, and she's sporting the red, white, and blue USA uniform from the USA Women's National Team during her 2022 performance in Sydney, Australia.

Sports

Seattle Storm’s Jewell Loyd selected for 2024 Olympics

Seattle Storm guard Jewell Loyd will be joining the 2024 USA Basketball Women’s National Team for the Olympic Games in Paris.

June 11, 2024

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Madeline Ewing

The front of historic Garfield High School features red brick and white stone, with paned glass windows and green bushes landscaped throughout the front grounds. Three flag poles hoist the American Flag, the Pan-African Flag, and the Intersectional Pride Flag high in the air between the parking lot and the building. The flags are flapping in the wind.

City

A brief history of Seattle’s Central District

Central District is one of Seattle’s main hubs for the Black community + served as a landing place for Scandinavian, Japanese, and German-Jewish settlers.

June 11, 2024

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Madeline Ewing

Bold Hat Productions

June 11, 2024

A bike sits just off the edge of a wooded section of the Burke-Gilman trail while a family of three ride by.

Travel and Outdoors

King County approves e-bikes on regional trails

In addition to allowing e-bikes and e-scooters on its regional trails, King County has also approved a study that could keep trails open after dark.

June 10, 2024

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Alina Hunter-Grah

A block that goes through the Columbia City Farmers Market in Seattle, WA, with a green sign highlighting vendors and people browsing tented booths

Business

How to become a Seattle area farmers market vendor

Looking to become a farmers market vendor? Here are some permits, resources, and general info you will need + which products each market is looking for.

June 10, 2024

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Alina Hunter-Grah