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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…
UW’s Jacob Lawrence Gallery Rings in 25 Years
The party promises a headlining performance by local soul rapper SassyBlack and the unveiling of volume 3 of 'Monday,' the gallery’s new journal of contemporary arts criticism
This article appears in print in the February 2019 issue. Click here to subscribe. The University of Washington School of Art’s gallery honors its namesake 25 years to the day after it was christened for the Seattle artist (1917–2000) and UW faculty member whose bold, colorful work draws on the mythology and history of the African-American experience. The party…
This Week Then: Looking Back on Seattle’s General Strike
Plus: The Seattle Public Library celebrates 116 years of being open
This story was originally published at HistoryLink.org. Subscribe to their weekly newsletter. In Solidarity One hundred years ago this week, on February 6, 1919, the wheels and gears in Seattle stopped turning as tens of thousands of workers in all trades and occupations laid down their tools in one of the nation’s first general strikes. The city-wide…
The Seattle City Council Primary Election Is Heating Up: Part 2
The Seattle City Council race is different this year. Here’s why and who’s running—so far
We’re back with the second installment of our Seattle City Council primary election series. Here’s a quick look at who’s running in Districts 3, 4 and 5. Check back Friday for the final update on who’s running in the remaining districts. Missed part one? Read it here. District 3 (Capitol Hill, Central District, Montlake, South…
Your Seattle Dining Bucket List
We break down our favorite dishes by neighborhood
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. Get a PDF version of this list here. BALLARDBrimmer & Heeltap, breadCafe Besalu, ginger biscuitCafe Munir, hommous bil lahm ou snobarCopine, Dungeness crab saladDelancey, bacon and onion pizzaHood Famous Bakeshop, ube cheesecakeLa Carta…
Must List: Belgian Fest, Tunnel-to-Viaduct Run, Walk and Ride, Lunar New Year Fair
Your weekly guide to Seattle’s hottest events.
Love the Must List? Get it right in your inbox. Subscribe. MUST POUR 10th Annual Belgian Fest Beer Tasting(2/2) Beer enthusiasts are encouraged to head to Fisher Pavilion this Saturday, where 32 of Washington’s favorite breweries, including Fremont Brewing and Optimism Brewing Company, will be pouring 101 tasty Belgian style brews. The festival will include an…
8 Great Ways to Enjoy a Winter Vacation on the North Shore of Vancouver, BC
Where charming small-town vibes meet thrilling outdoor adventure—winter has never looked so bright
Sponsored by Vancouver’s North Shore Tourism Vancouver’s North Shore is a destination all unto itself any time of year, but there’s a special kind of magic that happens in the winter. Venture up majestic snow-capped mountains and treat yourself to that Canadian hospitality at world-class restaurants and hotels right at their feet. Ride the Top…
The Seattle City Council Primary Election Is Heating Up: Part 1
The Seattle City Council race is different this year. Here’s why and who’s running—so far
Six years ago, Seattle voters decided they wanted to elect seven of their nine city council members by geographical district, leading to the city’s first district elections in 2015 in almost 100 years. It was a dramatic change in the way Seattle voters choose their representatives. Switching to districts, supporters argued, meant that candidates would…
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