August 2021
The Top 15 Quintessential Seattle Things to Eat
Want to know what Seattle tastes like? These 15 dishes—ranked in order of cultural significance—are the best place to start
This article appears in print in the February 2019 issue, as part of the 100 Best Things To Eat cover story. Click here to subscribe. 1. Oysters The Walrus and the Carpenter Ballard If there’s a single, precious food pulled from our nearby waters that epitomizes Pacific Northwest flavor, it’s the oyster. And this tucked-away bar is, quite…
The Seattle City Council Primary Election Is Heating Up: Part 3
The Seattle City Council race is different this year. Here’s why and who’s running—so far
We’re back with the last installment of our Seattle City Council primary election series. Here’s a quick look at who’s running in Districts 6 and 7. Missed part one and two? Read them here and here. District 6 (Northwest Seattle) Mike O’BrienThe two-term council incumbent and national Sierra Club board member is under fire from…
February Hike of the Month: Cedar Butte Trail
The Cedar Butte trail offers a less crowded experience
We’ve been having an unseasonably warm winter in Seattle, which while frustrating for some skiers, has made for some great winter hiking days. This month, try hiking nearby Cedar Butte, a 3.5 mile round trip hike that leaves from Iron Horse State Park, just out at exit 32 on I-90. It starts out as a…
