Tourism and Hospitality

Four ramekins of different ceviches surround a tray of yellow corn tortilla chips.
Culture
Restaurant Roundup: New and coming-soon restaurants in Seattle, WA
Dining in Seattle is always a fresh experience, with new restaurants popping up all the time — and more on the way.
August 20, 2025 02:34 PM
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Staff
A streetcar in Seattle's Pioneer Square against the backdrop of a sunset
City
Seattle starts up talk of a new streetcar line again
Mayor Bruce Harrell calls the renewed idea for downtown transit a “Culture Connector.”
May 30, 2023
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Gabe Guarente
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City
Sea-Tac Airport ranked as second best for on-time flights
Breathe easy.
May 25, 2023
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Jordan Radach
Three hosts at 91.3 KBCS's Hawaii Radio Connection wearing Hawaiian shirts with the station's logo in the background.
Culture
How Hawaii Radio Connection spreads the aloha around Seattle
Its locally produced music and talk shows have been going strong since the 90s.
May 22, 2023
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Gabe Guarente
Marination's Big Blue food truck sits in a garage at South Seattle College
Business
Marination donates two food trucks to South Seattle College
They’ll now help educate culinary students and future mechanics.
May 18, 2023
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Gabe Guarente
A wooden boat on a float with several passengers inside waving Norway flags
Culture
Norway’s Syttende Mai celebration arrives in Ballard
The annual 17th of May parade travels down the heart of the neighborhood.
May 16, 2023
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Gabe Guarente
The front of Glo's diner at its new location in Seattle, with the neon sign under a light wood-plank overhang
Food
Exciting new restaurant moves in Seattle
Glo’s and Watson’s Counter are the latest to find new locations.
May 12, 2023
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Gabe Guarente
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Travel and Outdoors
How to go to hiking trails near Seattle without a car
Here’s how to get around and enjoy some hiking and outdoor recreation, even if you don’t have your own vehicle.
May 11, 2023
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Alina Hunter-Grah
A view of the Amazon spheres and Amazon's primary corporate headquarters in Seattle on Terry Avenue.
Culture
Eat, drink, and play guide for returning downtown commuters
Local businesses are getting a lot busier with Amazon and other tech employees going back to the office.
May 4, 2023
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Gabe Guarente
Someone holds up a paper cup from Espresso Vivace with the shop's coffee stand on Broadway East in Seattle in the background
Business
Espresso Vivace closes its Capitol Hill sidewalk cafe
It’s been a mainstay of Broadway for more than three decades.
April 30, 2023
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Gabe Guarente
Street signs show the names of Elliott Way and its honorary title Dzidzilalich on the Seattle Waterfront with local officials looking on
Development
Elevated Elliott Way Waterfront connection will open soon
It now has the honorary name of Dzidzilalich.
April 24, 2023
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Gabe Guarente
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Hispanic Heritage Month events in Seattle
Hispanic Heritage Month runs Sept. 15-Oct. 15, and Seattle is hosting festivals, fundraisers, and more to celebrate.
September 9, 2024
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Madeline Ewing
People stand within the interior of the TESSERAE space station module of the Museum of Flight, which is comprised of large hexagonal panels and features a vertical wall garden of edible plants and other space station instruments.
Culture
The Museum of Flight is adding a futuristic life-size space station module
The museum’s upcoming TESSERAE Space Habitat Pavilion highlights practices of well-being during daily living in a space station.
September 9, 2024
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Madeline Ewing
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City
City of Seattle introduces updated Food Action Plan
The modified Food Action Plan is intended to help alleviate food insecurity, high prices, negative environmental impacts, and food waste.
September 6, 2024
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Alina Hunter-Grah
A fake skeleton decoration pops out from behind a dark bar at the Black Lagoon Halloween-themed pop-up bar. In the background, neon green, purple, and orange lights add to the scary vibes.
Food
Enter if you dare: Halloween-themed Black Lagoon Pop-up bar coming to Seattle
The spine-tingling pop-up will take over Rob Roy in Belltown from Wednesday, Oct. 2-Saturday, Nov. 2.
September 6, 2024
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Monica Garske
The interior of a Victorian home has heavy wooden framed art and portraits lining the walls following up a carpeted staircase. The front room has living room furniture in dark wood and a chandelier hangs over the entry way.
“Beetlejuice” inspired vacation rentals + where to watch the sequel in Seattle
“Beetlejuice Beetlejuice” is out in theaters — we’re celebrating the nostalgia with Victorian-style lodging and historic theater recommendations in Seattle.
September 5, 2024
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Madeline Ewing
A view of Lumen Field in Seattle at night
Culture
A guide to the Seahawks’ 2024 season
Football is back — here’s how to stream the games, eat and drink at Lumen Field like a pro, and cheer on the Hawks.
September 4, 2024
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Staff
The Coho Salmon has a pointed, almost beak-like mouth with bright red coloration on the sides and the standard green speckled look on the rest of its body.
Travel and Outdoors
Where to view salmon migration and spawning in Seattle
Observe the annual occurrence of Seattle’s salmon migration at a variety of local rivers + learn more from the area’s naturalists.
September 3, 2024
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Madeline Ewing
SEAtoday editor Madeline's holding a book open to a middle page displaying a chapter title "The Middle Step."
Culture
Reading clubs in Seattle
Turn some pages at these independent reading clubs that meet regularly in Seattle.
September 3, 2024
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Madeline Ewing
People are swimming in the waters of Green Lake, which has a floating dock with a diving board in the middle. A kid is sitting on a paddle board, silhouetted by the sun. Sun light reflects in sparkles off the water's choppy surface.
Travel and Outdoors
Remembering Seattle’s hottest day on record
Seattle’s hottest day on record was June 28, 2021 when the Emerald City hit 108°.
August 30, 2024
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Madeline Ewing
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Travel and Outdoors
Seattle named top Labor Day weekend destination by AAA
If you’re planning on traveling into or out of Seattle during Labor Day weekend, prepare for a lot of road and airport traffic — especially with Sea-Tac airport’s web systems still down.
August 29, 2024
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Alina Hunter-Grah