April 2021
Reform for a City with a Legacy of Police Corruption
Former King County prosecutor Christopher T. Bayley's memoir says big changes can be made
It’s a lesson we’re still learning. Under the watchful eye of the U.S. Justice Department, Seattle is still trying to reform a police department accused of racial bias and excessive force. Mayor Ed Murray has installed a new chief, Kathleen O’Toole, who has, in turn, shaken up police leadership. New rules for handling complaints, shootings…
Seahawks Fans, Get Ready for Blue Friday Perks!
American Express's partnership with the Seattle Seahawks brings benefits galore to fans
American Express and the Seattle Seahawks are celebrating their new partnership with Blue Friday, a program that provides benefits and exclusive events for card members and fans. As a part of the program, Amex is collaborating with Uber to deliver Seattle Seahawks-themed surprises and specials, including $12 off of one UberX ride today, October 16,…
Seattle is 2015’s 6th Greenest City & More News
The top Seattle news stories you should be reading today
The Emerald City Is One of the Greenest: The personal finance website Wallethub has ranked Seattle as the 6th Greenest City in America. In honor of October being National Energy Awareness month, the site conducted an in-depth analysis comparing 100 of the most-populated U.S. cities across 13 key metrics, ranging from green-house gas emissions per capita…
Must List: Animals Chomping on Pumpkins, ‘Mr. Burns’ at ACT
What to do this weekend in Seattle
Must WatchWoodland Park Zoo Pumpkin Bash(10/24 and 10/25, times vary) From lions and jaguars to wolves, the Pumpkin Bash reveals the ferocious and silly side of the season. Take note: Hippos love to munch pumpkins, and it is good for their gums and teeth. Must C. Montgomery BurnsMr. Burns, a Post-Electric Play at ACT(10/16 to…
Get All Things Neon at Central District’s Noble Neon
Owner Cedar Mannan's glass, metal and acrylic signs can be seen throughout Seattle
It’s easy for Cedar Mannan to spell out his chemical love of neon. Introduced to the element in college 20 years ago, Mannan still appreciates the handcrafted process of creating signs with it. “Neon’s never become a mechanized industry,” he says. “Even the Budweiser sign was bent by hand. Neon pieces are custom in that…
Marshawn Lynch Expected to Play Sunday & More News
The top Seattle news stories you should be reading today
Every dog has its day. And that day has finally come for Tillie the setter, a dog that Governor Inslee will present with the Washingtonian of the Day award, KING 5 News reports. Tillie stood ground for a week after her canine friend, Phoebe, fell in an old cistern on Vashon Island. The two pups…
The Rules Regarding Cocktails at Distilleries Have Changed
Here's what you need to know next time you visit one
A little more than a month ago, we wrote that some of our byzantine distillery rules had recently changed allowing for “cocktails” to be served at distilleries. However, it’s not as simple as it sounds and so (as someone who thinks our local spirit and liqueur makers are the tops) I’d like to clarify the…
Mezcal 101: Everything you want to know (and drink) for $20
Mezcaleria Oaxaca on Capitol Hill offers Monday night mezcal classes through March
Depending on the species, it can take between seven and 15 years for the maguey plant, a form of agave, to mature before its juice can be extracted and converted into mezcal. If you’ve always wondered what sets mezcal, the smoky spirit of the semi-desert areas of Oaxaca, apart from its cousin, tequila, now is…
Instagram Inspiration: Our Fave Local Bookstores
A book lover's guide to the quirkiest independent bookstores in Seattle
Seattleites love books. As the second most literate city in the country, it’s no surprise that our town is filled with eccentric independent bookstores. Everyone is partial to their own faves, but these Instagrammers showcase local bookstores that attract all types of bookworms. Unfamiliar with any these gems? This weekend provides the perfect opportunity to explore!…
Seattle Superheroes: Mindie Lind aka “Glide”
The show-stopping, haunting-voiced superhero, Mindie Lind
Seattle Superheroes is a regular series on seattlemag.com wherein artists depict standout people in our community as superheroes. While we’ve taken some artistic license with the narratives, the sentiment behind them is very real. From a cloud of mist, she arrives. With a whoosh, she arrives. On the back of an eagle, or with two…
The Best Mushrooms to Pick in Winter
For fungi fans, find opulent options, plus a yummy mushroom risotto recipe
Last winter, the mushroom picking around here was better than the skiing. But even when a heavy blanket of snow covers the mountains, it’s still possible to get your fungus fix during the darkest days of the year. The first hard frosts, usually close on the heels of Halloween, signal most Seattle mushroom hunters to…
Center for Architecture & Design Moving to Pioneer Square
The Center will be a destination for local, national and international exhibitions
Pioneer Square is welcoming a new tenant with big ideas for its new home. The Center for Architecture & Design—the result of a partnership between AIA Seattle, the Seattle Architecture Foundation, Design in Public and the AIA Washington Council—is scheduled to move into the historic National Building by the end of this year. Designed by…