City Life
The Wild Sauna of Seattle
A taste of Norwegian culture comes to the Pacific Northwest
In the heart of Kirkland, tied up to a public dock, one of the United States’ first floating saunas bobs on Lake Washington, providing a unique experience inspired by sauna culture in Norway. On a recent crisp chilly day, I had the opportunity to visit Von Sauna…
The Therapy Revolution
Changing your ability to love, one session at a time
To my mind, some form of counseling or therapy is helpful in preparation for meeting someone, in maintenance of a relationship, in repair when relationships stall or shatter, and in support when you have to start the whole dance over again.
Photo by Glasshouse Images/Getty
Seattle’s Guide to Black History Month
Celebrate Black culture, history, and community through February and beyond
Our Black community is a vital part of the city, contributing year-round. It’s on us to champion Black-owned businesses, and make the most of our Black Black Friday cards — this month and every month. They’re good for seven years.
Art and Community
Seattle comes together to celebrate diversity, justice, and artistic expression
Museum of Pop Culture’s Contact High closing party brought together music, photography, and a panel discussion. The panelists included exhibition curator Vikki Tobak, MoPOP CEO Michele Smith, Exhibition Creative Director Fab 5 Freddy, photographers Jannette Beckman and Joe Conzo, and Def Jam Records’ Director of Publicity Bill Adler.
Pinball is Back
Find out where to play and relive the classics
Stepping into the Seattle Pinball Museum in the International District, a familiar noise quickly fills my ears — a sound of childhood. When was the last time you played pinball? Take a moment to embrace your inner child by setting everything aside for an evening to have some old-school fun. There’s something to be said about the flick of a flipper and the ring of a bell that brings memories flooding back while also creating new ones.
Star Power in Seattle
Boys in the Boat, The NHL Winter Classic, celebrities and the greater good
Trevor Noah brought some star power to the Urban League of Metropolitan Seattle’s 22nd annual fundraising breakfast. The theme of “Era of Essential Service” paid homage to the programs and services the League provides in areas such as health, housing, entrepreneurship, advocacy, education, and workforce development.
It Starts Here
Seattle has momentum heading into 2024
Seattle is far from perfect. But, as the new year unfolds, there’s a lot to like. Here are several reasons why Seattle remains one of the nation’s most innovative — and, in many cases, unsung — major cities.
The billion-dollar waterfront makeover is perhaps the most ambitious public-private project in the country. The transformation of 20 acres along the city’s shoreline includes hundreds of new trees, native gardens, viewpoints, and a pedestrian promenade and cycle path. It will, once and for all, connect the waterfront to several nearby neighborhoods.
How to Trim the Tree and the Waste
Ridwell CEO: Sustainability doesn’t have to be perfect. It just requires intention.
As we kick off the holiday season, it may not surprise you to learn that the most wonderful time of the year is also the most wasteful. People in the United States create 25% more garbage between Nov. 1 and New Year’s Day, which adds a staggering 4 million to 5 million tons to the…
18 Days of Seattle Terror
It all starts on Friday the 13th
As the leaves turn red and orange and the fog creeps in, Seattle takes on a new, unsettling charm. Celebrate Halloween with a thrilling and spooky journey through our vibrant city. Friday, Oct. 13, 7 p.m. Friday the 13th: Horny teen counselors ignore every horror movie lesson ever as they’re stalked by a killer…
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