Sarah Stackhouse
The Art Behind the Frame
For 20 years, one Seattle agency has shaped the look of the city’s biggest film event
Each spring, SIFF sweeps through the city like a season of its own. Seattleites know the rhythm by now: the trailer drops, the posters go up, and the festival’s distinct look starts showing up everywhere. And while the films change from year to year, the team behind that visual identity has stayed the same. WongDoody,…
Fave Five: Easing Into Summer
Pandas, Juneteenth, and the flavors of Spain
Seattle summer doesn’t arrive all at once — it trickles in, a little ore light here, a slightly warmer evening there. We’re not all the way in, but we’re close enough to start making plans. 1. Panda Fest I don’t usually trust anything with a mascot, but I’ll make an exception for the giant inflatable…
The Pulse: May Keeps Ghosting Us
Crabby Dogs are back and Barbie hits the symphony
It’s warm. It’s cold. There’s rain. The sun is out. Spring is strange no matter where you are, but especially here — where the moment the sun blinks at us, we’re in flip-flops at Green Lake. My kids are already in shorts. I’m still turning on the heater every morning and wearing sweaters. Welcome to…
Must List: Six Fun Things to Do in Seattle This Week
May 15 - May 21
Street fair season and movie hopping
Hey Seattle, can you feel summer in the air? It’s still chilly, but that might actually be the sun showing up. Our new issue is all about Trailblazing Women and we’re kicking it off with Melinda French Gates. Hungry? Head up north to The Local 104. The ricotta fritters are incredible. There’s still time to…
Reading the Economic Fault Lines
Washington’s recession anxiety leads the nation
Washington residents are Googling recession-related terms more than anyone else in the country. A new study from Techr, an online HR platform, ranked states based on Google searches like “Trump recession 2025,” “are we in a recession 2025,” and “layoffs 2025.” Washington tops the list with 56.33 searches per 100,000 residents — more than 200%…
A Quiet Force: Tasha the Sloth Bear Remembered
The Woodland Park Zoo loses a beloved matriarch
Woodland Park Zoo has said goodbye to a very important grandma. Tasha, a 20-year-old sloth bear known for her beautiful coat, hazel eyes, and love of cinnamon, was humanely euthanized after being diagnosed with advanced cancer. She had recently shown signs of rapidly declining health, including lethargy and loss of appetite, prompting an urgent exam….
206 Forever
Seattle’s longtime area code is getting a new number
If you’ve got a 206 number, go ahead and brag a little. It’s about to get exclusive. Starting June 10, the 564 area code will begin overlaying 206 in Seattle. Blame the cell phones, tablets, watches. Everything wants a number now. Area codes often run out eventually, but this speeds things up. And since we…
Must List: Six Fun Things to Do This Week
May 08 - May 14
Books, beer, and bonsai
The May/June magazine is hot off the press! It’s all about Trailblazing Women and would make a great gift if you’re still looking. As our publisher says, the women featured in this issue are “living proof that what happens in Seattle matters to the rest of the world.” Here’s what to do this week: Seattle…
Seattle Beer Week Pours One for the City
No one needs a reason to drink beer. But bringing people together is the best one.
Seattle Beer Week is about community — not just the crowds at taprooms and breweries, but the people who make the beer, haul kegs, trade ideas, and keep the taps running. This spirit carries into the 16th annual Seattle Beer Week, which runs May 9-17 with more than 50 events across the city. It’s grown…
Free Waterfront Shuttle Returns
Hop on and off all summer
Getting around downtown during the city’s best months just got easier for everyone. Seattle’s Free Waterfront Shuttle began last week, with six stops along Seattle’s waterfront. Three shuttles operate daily, arriving every 15 minutes at each stop. Running from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and likely continuing into September, the shuttle connects key spots such…
The Pulse: Full Speed into May
Taco season is upon us and tidepool creatures are putting on a show
The sun’s out and the pollen is rude, but it’s almost Cinco de Mayo. My grandpa was Mexican and ran a restaurant, so we always mark the day with a party at our place — carnitas and Pacifico. I’ll be cooking. The kids will be slamming horchata. What about you? Are you celebrating? Here’s what’s…
Must List: Six Fun Things to Do in Seattle This Week
May 01 - May 07
Lightsabers and laughs
We have exciting news — our new issue is making its way to mailboxes and newsstands, and for the first time ever, Melinda French Gates is on the cover of a Seattle publication! She’s part of our Trailblazing Women issue, featuring 10 incredible women telling their stories in their own words. You don’t want to…
A Seattle Mother’s Day Gift Guide
Shop local and make her day even sweeter
I go through a lot of phases as a mom. When my kids were babies, all I wanted on Mother’s Day was to be alone, and my husband was left with any baggage the request created. These days, I’m looking for a chill family day — maybe a hike with some sandwiches I don’t have…
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