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Sound Transit seeks input on new Graham Street Light Rail Station
The Graham Street Light Rail Station Project would create a new stop between stations along the 1 Line’s current track.
July 10, 2024
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Alina Hunter-Grah
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A very large yacht sits on what appears to be Lake Washington while a shirtless man pokes up from the upper balcony. An American flag is waving in the background.
Travel and Outdoors
Have a mari-time with these rentable boats in Seattle
No boat of your own? No problem. Find rentable boats around Seattle through Getmyboat — an Airbnb-like website for folks looking to do some floating around on our local waters.
July 2, 2024
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Alina Hunter-Grah
A private harbor has a small dock for mooring small boats, some lawn chairs facing the water, surrounding trees framing the section of lawn, and a blue sky with white fluffy clouds which reflect in the water of the harbor.
Travel and Outdoors
How to spend a day on Vashon Island
Vashon Island boasts gorgeous views and comfortable spots for experiencing local culture.
July 1, 2024
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Madeline Ewing
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Culture
July events you won’t want to miss in Seattle
The month of July signifies the true start of Seattle’s summer weather and dethawing of the Seattle Freeze. Kick start your summer with these July events including festivals, pop-ups, food, and more.
June 27, 2024
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Madeline Ewing
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Travel and Outdoors
ORCA cards now compatible with Google Wallet
Android users can now add ORCA cards to their digital wallets, but the projected date for when Apple users can do the same has yet to be released.
June 26, 2024
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Alina Hunter-Grah
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Culture
5 outdoor movie theaters in Seattle
Grab the lawn chairs, some snacks, and get cozy for an outdoor movie night.
June 25, 2024
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Alina Hunter-Grah
Washed up seaweed and two starfish are stranded on the sand at a local beach. One of the starfish is bright purple with speckles of raised white bumps. The other, smaller starfish is a reddish-pink hue with a dark brown speckled pattern.
Culture
Where and when to find tide pools in Seattle
Early summer’s a good time for splashing around + discovering maritime marvels.
June 21, 2024
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Alina Hunter-Grah
A European green crab is crawling over a large rock surrounded by other smaller rocks. Its legs are an orange-red blend, and the hard carapace of its body is speckled with browns and grays.
Travel and Outdoors
Collect important data on invasive crabs for state researchers
The “Molt Blitz” on Thursday, June 20 is a collective effort to monitor shorelines along the Salish Sea for invasive crab species.
June 17, 2024
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Madeline Ewing
A humpback whale breaches the water in the Puget Sound
Travel and Outdoors
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
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Indigenous Peoples’ Day celebrations in Seattle
Seattle is hosting citywide celebrations, activities, and more in honor of Indigenous Peoples’ Day on Monday, Oct. 14.
October 11, 2024
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Madeline Ewing
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Discover your own city with interactive maps from the City of Seattle
The City of Seattle’s Geographic Information System (GIS) maps can help locals find hidden beaches, restrooms, picnic benches, and even figure out what kinds of trees are in the neighborhood.
October 10, 2024
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Alina Hunter-Grah
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Travel and Outdoors
Tips for finding the best mushrooms near Seattle
If you’re heading out for some mushroom foraging for the first time, we have a list of books, trails, and other tips for anyone looking to head out into the woods.
October 10, 2024
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Alina Hunter-Grah
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.
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Seattle Public Schools alters its closure plan
Seattle Public Schools recently proposed closing five schools next year instead of the previous 21. Here’s what’s in store.
October 9, 2024
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Madeline Ewing
Mayor Bruce Harrell joins King County Executive Dow Constantine and local leaders at a groundbreaking ceremony for the RapidRide J Line. They are holding shovels filled with dirt above a patch of dirt dumped on the sidewalk next to a RapidRide bus.
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Construction is underway for the RapidRide J Line in Seattle
The J Line project upgrades the current Route 70 to a RapidRide level of service via enhanced transit connections to surrounding Seattle neighborhoods.
October 9, 2024
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Madeline Ewing
A black and white image depicts a mural that reads the name of the coffee shop with Mt. Rainier stationed in the background.
Food
Seattle restaurants that you miss the most
Our readers shared which local restaurants + meals they miss the most — and we think you’ll agree.
October 8, 2024
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Seattle Parks and Rec is planning two new off-leash areas for dogs
Slated for West Seattle and Othello, the new sites are part of Seattle Parks and Rec’s Off-Leash Area expansion project — and it wants your feedback.
October 7, 2024
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Alina Hunter-Grah
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Culture
Seattle Art Museum to deinstall iconic lobby tree sculpture
Titled “Middle Fork,” the tree sculpture has been suspended above visitors’ heads in the Seattle Art Museum’s main entrance lobby for almost a decade.
October 4, 2024
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Madeline Ewing
A group of seven people stand out on the street carrying a rainbow of umbrellas. Most are wearing trench coats.
City
Seattle decades: the 1980s
This decade brought Seattle the nickname “The Emerald City,” the first-ever Costco, and Nirvana.
October 3, 2024
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Alina Hunter-Grah
The sign outside Mutual Fish Co. on Rainier Avenue in South Seattle
Food
Come on, dish: Which Seattle restaurant do you miss the most?
We want to know — which Emerald City restaurant or meal sparks nostalgia in your belly, and why?
October 2, 2024
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