Travel and Outdoors

A few peaks of the North Cascades sits with a little bit of snow on its peaks.
City
What does Washington’s drought emergency mean for Seattle?
Because of a lower than average snowpack, the state is expecting to see less than 75% of its average water levels across Washington.
April 17, 2024 06:37 PM
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Alina Hunter-Grah
Three young riders practicing bike skills on Torguson Park pump track in North Bend.
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Sara stands on a platform joining some trails at the Arboretum Trail Loop. She is wearing a green parka and is backed by green trees.
Travel and Outdoors
Q+A: Take a walk with Sara Anfuso, influencer + community walk organizer
Anfuso, also known by her social media handle @servedbysara, is known for her community walks that get hundreds of attendees.
April 16, 2024
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Madeline Ewing
Two people walk on a paved bath underneath large pine trees, passing a bench surrounded by green grass.
Play
25 local parks to enjoy in the Seattle area
We’re highlighting the 25 best parks that the Seattle area has to offer — including Discovery, Woodland, and Marymoor Parks.
April 15, 2024
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Victoria Bardega
A rack displays colorful, quilted jackets made up of patches of repurposed fabric.
Culture
10 year-round art walks in Seattle
Peruse local vendors and art of all mediums at these recurring art walks in Seattle neighborhoods.
April 12, 2024
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Madeline Ewing
A street-facing sign reads "Japantown: Welcome to Nihonmachi, established 1891" and depicts a green illustration of Mount Fuji, with a row of businesses lining the street behind it.
City
A brief history of Seattle’s Japantown, Nihonmachi
Post-war vacancies, a decades-long preservation project, and upcoming Sakura Matsuri festivities.
April 10, 2024
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Madeline Ewing
Discovery Park in Seattle with a lighthouse and the water in the background
Play
Hiking and nature walk guide for Seattle
Check out these 32 hiking trails catered to all skill levels in and around Seattle, Washington for outdoor adventures.
April 5, 2024
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Trevor Peters
A team of Sound Transit crew stand around the new Lynnwood Station during a tour of the space. A lit-up blue, pink, and yellow hummingbird sculpture stands in the middle of a terrace near the station entrance.
Airports and Transportation
Sound Transit announces opening dates for four northern Link Light Rail stations
The Shoreline South, Shoreline North, Mountlake Terrace, and Lynnwood light rail stations will open on August 30, 2024.
April 4, 2024
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Alina Hunter-Grah
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Travel and Outdoors
Seattle Parks and Rec announces plans for two new off-leash areas for dogs
While exact construction deadlines have yet to be released, we know these new off-leash areas will be built near the West Seattle Stadium and Othello Park.
March 29, 2024
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Alina Hunter-Grah
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Travel and Outdoors
How to host a block party in your neighborhood
Block a street from traffic and host a neighborhood cookout, an outdoor rollerskating rink, live music performance, or a Pride event.
March 25, 2024
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Alina Hunter-Grah
A collage shows images of Siberian Miners Lettuce, a magnolia flower, a Douglas Fir, a salmonberry flower, and a dandelion.
Travel and Outdoors
Tune in to your inner gatherer: 5 spring plants to forage in the Pacific Northwest
Here’s when, where, and what to look for when you go foraging in the spring — plus, some recipes for when you get back home.
March 21, 2024
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Alina Hunter-Grah
Discovery Park in Seattle with a lighthouse and the water in the background
Travel and Outdoors
A look at the history behind Seattle’s 37 Olmsted parks
37 of our local parks were designed by the same landscaping design firm that created New York City’s Central Park.
March 15, 2024
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Alina Hunter-Grah
The sun sets over the labyrinth at Saint Mark's Episcopal Cathedral
Culture
Get lost in these labyrinths around Seattle
We can guide you to the labyrinths around town... but we can’t guide you out. You’ll have to do that on your own.
March 11, 2024
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
An aerial photo of the University of Washington quad shows all of its cherry blossoms in peak bloom. A smattering of people are also gathering below to take in the blooms under a sunny sky.
Culture
Where to check out Seattle’s cherry blossoms
They’re pretty, pink, and a reminder of the fleeting existence of beauty in this world.
March 6, 2024
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Alina Hunter-Grah
A photo of orcas out in the Puget Sound.
City
US Coast Guard launches traffic control for whales
The new pilot program hopes to prevent whale deaths by directing boats to give them more room.
February 23, 2024
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Alina Hunter-Grah
More than a dozen razor clams laid out on a beach as someone displays two in their hands next to a shovel
Travel and Outdoors
What to know about razor clam digging in Western Washington
Clam guns are a-blazin’ now.
February 22, 2024
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Gabe Guarente
Cherry trees stand in full bloom on the University of Washington campus.
Live
Seattle’s spring 2024 weather forecast
Wondering when it will get warm? ☀️
February 19, 2024
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Alina Hunter-Grah
Pedestrians walk around the street near Pike Place Market with the famous red sign in the background
Culture
Walking trends in Seattle
Average daily walking trips dropped by 36% in the US between 2019 and 2022 — see how Seattle compares.
February 9, 2024
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Emily Shea-Owen
Pike Place Market during a snowstorm
Entertainment
What to do with your kids during snow days
Keep them entertained with live aquarium video, science projects, and more.
January 16, 2024
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Alina Hunter-Grah
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A photo from 1950 that shows a snowy Seattle street with busses stuck and several people wandering through the slush
Weather
Remembering Seattle’s coldest day on record
The city saw temperatures drop to zero in January of 1950.
January 11, 2024
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Gabe Guarente
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Travel and Outdoors
King tides to sweep into Seattle area
The big swells are normal and caused by an alignment with the sun and moon.
January 10, 2024
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Alina Hunter-Grah
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Travel and Outdoors
Winter gardening tips for Seattle, WA
How to prepare your garden and what to plant in the winter months.
January 9, 2024
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
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Work
All you need to know about Sea-Tac Airport
A guide to gates, parking, nonstop flights, and more.
December 18, 2023
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Gabe Guarente
A home on Lake Sammamish that shows a lake and mountains at sunset from the view of a lavish dining room
Real Estate
Hot Homes: 6 pads with breathtaking mountain views
This is local real estate at its peak.
December 12, 2023
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Gabe Guarente
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Travel and Outdoors
What to do during heavy rainfall in the Seattle area
Here’s how to spot an oncoming landslide and what to do if you notice flooding.
December 5, 2023
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Alina Hunter-Grah
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Travel and Outdoors
What to know for the 2023-24 Seattle ski season
Grab your snowboards, too.
December 1, 2023
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Alina Hunter-Grah
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City
City of Seattle plants new cherry blossom trees downtown
The new trees will be joined by a plaque commemorating the cultural significance of the trees to Japanese culture.
November 29, 2023
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Alina Hunter-Grah
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Live
Winter weather forecast for Seattle
Prepare for winter weather in Seattle, Washington with these seasonal temperature and precipitation outlooks.
November 28, 2023
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Alina Hunter-Grah
The beach at Golden Gardens Park in Seattle, WA at sunset
City
New guide helps you navigate dozens of Seattle Olmsted parks
Traverse the route from Ballard to Rainier Beach.
November 24, 2023
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Gabe Guarente
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