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How Seattle Libraries Are Helping the Homeless

How Seattle Libraries Are Helping the Homeless

A new Seattle library service connects the homeless with resources.

The Central Library has a social service provider on site.

Ambreen Ali

Lake Washington 'Float Party' Cancelled After Seattle Cops Crack Down

Lake Washington ‘Float Party’ Cancelled After Seattle Cops Crack Down

Looks like the huge innertube party's over.

If we’re to believe attractive TV weather people, it’s going to be super hot in Seattle this weekend. The kind of hot that leaves the fan aisle at Target looking like a scene out of The Walking Dead. Serendipitously, a group of would-be innertubers had planned to hit Lake Washington at Magnuson Park en masse…

Michael Rietmulder

Tumultuous Capitol Hill Neighborhood is a Beacon of Change

Tumultuous Capitol Hill Neighborhood is a Beacon of Change

Walking through one of Seattle's oldest 'hoods, Steve Scher discovers that while the future looms in every direction, each step takes you through the past.

The Rainier Chapter House of the Daughters was modeled after Mount Vernon.

Steve Scher

Washington State Troopers Cracking Down on Annoying Drivers

Washington State Troopers Cracking Down on Annoying Drivers

The Washington State Patrol is putting "campers" on notice.

Beware, left lane campers.

Michael Rietmulder

Man With Blackface Puppet Crashes Fremont Solstice Parade

Man With Blackface Puppet Crashes Fremont Solstice Parade

Organizers asked the man to leave after they spotted him.

Organizers vow changes will be made to prevent similar incidents in the future.

Callie Little

Seattle's One of the Safest Cities for Pedestrians. But are We Doing Enough?

Seattle’s One of the Safest Cities for Pedestrians. But are We Doing Enough?

Critics say the city isn't acting quick enough to prevent pedestrian deaths.

SDOT calls Rainier Avenue South “Seattle’s most dangerous street.”

Erica C. Barnett

Space Needle Renovation Plans Embrace Future and Past

Space Needle Renovation Plans Embrace Future and Past

In some ways, what's old is new with the Needle's $100 million makeover.

The Space Needle architect’s model featured a tall glass barrier on the observation deck that was never built. Until now.

Knute Berger

The Closed-Door Deal Affecting Seattle's Waterfront for Years to Come

The Closed-Door Deal Affecting Seattle’s Waterfront for Years to Come

Transit advocates aren't happy about the terms of the unusual deal.

Leslie Smith of the Alliance for Pioneer Square has successfully advocated for a narrower waterfront roadway.

Erica C. Barnett

Redmond High Schooler Wants to Make Seawater Drinkable For Millions

Redmond High Schooler Wants to Make Seawater Drinkable For Millions

By 10th grade, Apoorv Khandelwal was trying to change the world.

Apoorv Khandelwal’s ingenious invention takes the salt out of saltwater.

Elaina Friedman

Why Can't Seattle be More Welcoming to Tourists?

Why Can’t Seattle be More Welcoming to Tourists?

A little effort (on both sides) would go a long way.

I-5 signs through downtown can confuse tourists and locals alike

Knute Berger

The Problem With Trying to Eat Politically Correct

The Problem With Trying to Eat Politically Correct

Cultural appropriation is real. But playing food police is a slippery slope.

A Portland burrito pop-up triggered a hellstorm of backlash.

Knute Berger

Never Mind the Mayoral Race, City Council Competition is Fierce

Never Mind the Mayoral Race, City Council Competition is Fierce

Meet the deep pool of candidates vying to replace Seattle City Councilmember Tim Burgess.

With 21 candidates in the mayor’s race, it’s easy to focus on the parade of curiosities—the also-rans who thought it was worth their while to spend $1,951.86 to have their name on the August ballot. It’s also understandable; in August, voters will peruse a ballot that includes perennial candidates such as the guy best known…

Erica Barnett

Seattle Luxury Living: A Mandarin Guide to Puget Sound

From the Seattle magazine team, a regional introduction for international newcomers.

Visit the digital edition here. It is official: Our area has become the most sought-after housing market in the United States for Chinese buyers, according to the Seattle Times. Much of the newfound interest is a result of Vancouver, B.C.’s 15% tax on foreign property buyers, implemented in August 2016 to immediate effect. Sales of…

John Spear

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