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A vintage, metal aerobics bike is stationed in the dirt on top of Kite Hill. The structure of Gas Works Park is in the background, plus the waters of Lake Union and distant views of downtown Seattle high rises and the Space Needle.

Culture

Gas Works Park’s mysterious aerobics bike + secret photo booth

A mysterious aerobics bike at Gas Works Park converted into a secret photo booth — it doesn’t get more Seattle than that.

October 25, 2024

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Madeline Ewing

Dunlap School in Rainier Beach is partially obscured by surrounding trees in the foreground, whose branches cover up the top half of the building. The building, composed of white stone and red brick, features a columned entry and a wide, green grass lawn.

City

Seattle Public Schools announces four schools set for closure in 2025-26 school year

After a few different plans to fix a $91.5 million budget gap, Seattle Public Schools has announced the four schools it officially intends to close in the 2025-26 school year.

October 24, 2024

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Alina Hunter-Grah

Shiro's Sushi has been a Belltown staple for decades.

Food

Guide to Seattle Restaurant Week, Fall 2024

Give Seattle’s vast culinary options a taste test with specially crafted menus at 200+ local restaurants.

October 24, 2024

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Staff

An image on the left reflects a rendering for Pier 58's design. An image on the left is an aerial photo of Pier 58 as it exists now mid-construction. Main similarities include the shape of the pier, the jellyfish playground structure, a main plaza area in the center, and section off space on the right for the elevated lawn. The current photo does not yet show a planned tree grove and planted grass for the lawn, as depicted in the rendering.

City

Seattle Waterfront’s Pier 58 slated to open spring 2025

Equipped with a marine-themed playground, tree grove, fountain, and plaza, Pier 58’s rebuild is bringing a whole new community gathering space to Seattle’s Waterfront.

October 23, 2024

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Madeline Ewing

Travel and Outdoors

Seattle Parks and Rec announces 15 recipients of Park CommUNITY Fund

Each of the projects receiving support from the Park CommUNITY Fund were suggested and voted on by locals in Seattle — from new basketball courts and exercise equipment to access improvements and water bottle refill stations.

October 22, 2024

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Alina Hunter-Grah

A farm with a big sign that reads "Welcome to Historic Walla Walla" sits in a golden wheat field at sunset while the moon hangs magically in a pastel-colored sky.

Play

Hit the Road: a foodie foray to Walla Walla, WA

From bike tours to cheese + wine tastings, Walla Walla has something for every traveler’s palate.

October 22, 2024

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Gabe Guarente

A black and white photo of Western Avenue in Seattle on October 22, 1920 shows a horse-drawn carriage entering the view on the right, and a sign for "Dodge Brothers 4 door sedan" in front of an empty lot.

City

On this day in Seattle history: October 22

On this day in Seattle history — a local inventor filed a patent application, Seattle Public Library completed a $3 million expansion project, and Pearl Jam icons debuted.

October 21, 2024

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Madeline Ewing

Food

Where to grab a late-night meal in Seattle

Fancy a midnight snack? These Seattle restaurants have their kitchens open after 9 p.m. — so let’s get munching.

October 21, 2024

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Alina Hunter-Grah

Crews repair a pothole by smoothing asphalt on Cherry Street in Seattle, WA.

City

Explaining Seattle’s $1.5 billion transportation levy

Originally proposed in April 2024, the Seattle transportation levy would help pay for a long list of transportation projects and infrastructure repairs.

October 18, 2024

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Alina Hunter-Grah

A box-shaped cardboard carrier (similar to a MacDonald's Happy Meal container) sports Spongebob's face on one side. Next to it are a carton of fries, dipping sauce, a burger with sesame seeds on the bun, and a plastic cup of dark soda.

Food

Saint Bread’s limited-edition Krabby Patty Meal

Don’t tell Plankton — Saint Bread may have found the Krabby Patty secret formula. Here’s what the Portage Bay bakery is offering in its limited-time Krabby Patty Meal.

October 17, 2024

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Madeline Ewing