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This image shows the famed "Up House" sitting up against the shops of the Ballard Block development. It stands out pretty starkly from the environment around it. But there is one nice-looking tree in front of the otherwise gray house.

Real Estate

Seattle’s house that may have inspired “Up” now for rent

Otherwise known as the Edith Macefield House, this Ballard home got its reputation after Macefield refused to sell her home to developers for $1 million, resulting in a silly looking development.

May 15, 2024

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Alina Hunter-Grah

Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell poses with kids and other volunteers wearing blue One Seattle t-shirts in a field.

City

One Seattle Day of Service returns with volunteer opportunities

Help take care of our city by getting your hands dirty with gardening, furniture repair, and more.

May 15, 2024

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Alina Hunter-Grah

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Megan Rapinoe is pictured on the left in a Seattle Reign soccer jersey holder her hands up and smiling toward the crowd as she walks off field. Sue Bird is pictured on the left in her Seattle Storm uniform with the basketball skimming her fingertips mid-pass.

Culture

Megan Rapinoe and Sue Bird to lead 2024 Seattle Pride Parade

Read up on the couple’s latest moves in the community and what to expect for the upcoming Pride parade.

May 14, 2024

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Madeline Ewing

The refurbished Ben Bridge clock is painted a bright, forest green with gold accents in the rim's detailing and on the base.

City

Historic clock reinstalled in downtown Seattle

The iconic Ben Bridge Jeweler clock is back and better than ever in front of a new flagship storefront.

May 14, 2024

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Madeline Ewing

Seattle Explored

May 13, 2024

Food

Where to find street food in Seattle

This is your guide to each Seattle neighborhood’s street food scene — from food trucks to corner stores.

May 10, 2024

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Madeline Ewing

A rendering shows the new protected intersection layout that includes five new concrete islands to direct traffic patterns.

Development

Seattle’s first protected intersection opens

The new protected intersection at Thomas Street and Dexter Avenue North in South Lake Union is opening — the first of its kind, and likely not the last.

May 10, 2024

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Madeline Ewing

Emerald City Athletics

May 10, 2024

A crowd of people looking very in-line for 1970s fashion watch a performance at Bumbershoot in 1974. A baby in the front row looks a little unnerved (in a funny way). Another person with an afro and a full denim outfit lounges comfortably in the front.

City

Seattle decades: the 1970s

The 1970s was a wild time to live in Seattle. The decade gave us the Mariners, the Seahawks, the Kingdome, Bumbershoot, WSDOT, and more. Let’s rewind to 50 years ago.

May 9, 2024

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Alina Hunter-Grah