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Valentine’s Day: How Suite It Is

Valentine’s Day: How Suite It Is

Check out these eight romantic getaways 

Valentine’s Day: Dinner, flowers, romance. Done? This year consider a new tradition: the perfect annual excuse to pamper, luxuriate, and staycate. Here are eight local options for cozying up with Valentines, Galentines, and Palentines of every persuasion.   W Bellevue Bellevue makes for a delightfully nearby staycation — just pop across the bridge and press…

True Crime, Live

True Crime, Live

Yeardley Smith brings her hit podcast to Seattle for its first live tour

There’s no body, but there is a mystery: Why does Seattle love Small Town Dicks so much? Maybe it’s the brooding skies. The shadowy streets. The endless drizzle. Or the coffee-sipping, side-eyeing locals who can’t resist a good story. Or maybe it’s something deeper — an appreciation for the human-centered cases and compelling storytelling the…

Fave Five: Cold Weather Comforts

Fave Five: Cold Weather Comforts

Where to cozy up for the season

Seattle winters aren’t just gray — they’re an excuse to find warmth in every corner of the city. From slurping pho and wandering a garden show, to gondola rides with mountain views, here’s how to make the most of the chill and maybe even love it. 1 Bowl Goals. Nothing beats a steaming bowl of…

Lose the Pants, Keep the Cause

Lose the Pants, Keep the Cause

Cupid’s Undie Run returns to Seattle to raise funds for neurofibromatosis research

When was the last time you had that dream where you’re at work or school and suddenly realize you’re not wearing pants? Now imagine doing it in real life — but for a good cause. Cupid’s Undie Run returns to Seattle on Feb. 8. This mile-long, pantsless party invites participants to strip down to their…

The Pulse: Seattle Under Blue Skies

The Pulse: Seattle Under Blue Skies

From daily walks to $10 Hamilton tickets, here’s what’s buzzing around town this week

There’s nothing quite like a sunny day in Seattle, even when it’s freezing out. I’ve been inspired by the book Do Walk and started a daily morning walk. Today, bundled up against the chill, I watched crows and gulls hopping in the frosty grass, scrounging for breakfast. I guess we’re all just trying to find…

The Pulse: Shaking Off the Frost

The Pulse: Shaking Off the Frost

Big ideas, jazzy teens, burger farewells, and dancing aluminum

Seattle’s about to get a blast of icy air — and while I love the sharp clarity of a cold morning, it’s easy to romanticize when I’m indoors with a cup of coffee and my coziest socks. What’s your go-to for staying warm? Fleece-lined everything? A massive stack of library books? Let’s ride this cold…

The Pulse: January in Motion

The Pulse: January in Motion

Scholarships, piano recycling, and Seattle’s shifting tech scene

January feels like a recovery month. After December’s frenzy, things have finally settled. The days are lengthening, but just barely. I’m re-reading this book to remind myself how to tackle 4:30 p.m. sunsets without turning into a candle-obsessed recluse — or at least to feel better about if I do. Our new magazine is out!…

Dry January, Straight Up with a Seattle Twist

Dry January, Straight Up with a Seattle Twist

Non-alcoholic drinks to keep your nights fun and your mornings clearheaded

For Kirstin Vracko and her husband, who have been sober since May 2023, Dry January is more than a trend — it’s a celebration of the lifestyle they’ve embraced. It means more time for the things they love, like concerts and parties, without worrying about how they’ll get home.  Vracko is the co-owner of Cheeky…

The Pulse: Fresh Starts and Finds to Kick Off the Year

The Pulse: Fresh Starts and Finds to Kick Off the Year

New openings, winter remedies, and a hunt for the city’s best green onion pancakes

Happy New Year! I’m not big on resolutions, but I like the practice of setting an intention. A line from “Good Morning” by Mumu Fresh has been on my mind: “You’ll always see the world not as it is, but as you are.” It’s been on repeat here since the new year, thanks to KEXP’s…

A Seattle New Year, For All Types

A Seattle New Year, For All Types

Celebrate with food, festivities, dancing and wellness

I still feel as though it was just last week that we bid farewell to long, sun-soaked summer days. Yet somehow autumn has flashed by, we’re barreling through the holidays at full-speed, and before we know it, another calendar year will come to an end. Whether you live for sequins and champagne toasts at midnight,…

The Pulse: What's Happening Around Seattle

The Pulse: What’s Happening Around Seattle

Holiday shows, local gift guides, Black Santa, and a free resource for teens

How are you holding up? December is flying by. It’s a blur of to-do lists and pretty lights, but it’s also a great time to pause and enjoy the little things — such as snacks, holiday parties, and just finding a quiet moment with something good to read. PCC has eco-friendly gift-wrapping tips that pair…

10 Ways to Actually Enjoy the Holidays

10 Ways to Actually Enjoy the Holidays

Because the season is better when it’s fun

The holidays are crazy, right? You’re caught up in a frantic race to make everything special— the perfect gifts, the perfect tree, the perfect cookies. Well, nothing has to be perfect. The holidays are actually better when they’re not. Here are 10 ways to lean into the mess, ditch the pressure, and enjoy the season….

Citydog! Club: More wiggle in the wag!
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Citydog! Club: More wiggle in the wag!

All images courtesy of Citydog! Club Citydog! offers dog daycare, dog boarding, dog grooming and fun! The Club is perfect for dogs of all shapes and sizes that want to play and hang with the gang.     Citydog! Club daycare will give dogs what they need and love – socialization, play, naps, and exercise,…

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