Nonprofit Thrift Shop Reopens With New Look in Bellevue Square Bellevue Lifespring refreshes its longstanding thrift store. Bellevue Lifespring introduces its new-look Thrift Culture shop in Bellevue Square. Megan Lamb
Right-Wing Provocateur Jack Posobiec is in Fremont Protesting Lenin Statue The activist gained further social media fame this week after Trump retweets. Right-wing activist Jack Posobiec (right) turned up in Fremont on Wednesday. Michael Rietmulder
People Are Leaving Spin and LimeBikes in Impressively Dumb Places Some Seattleites are ditching the stationless bikes in vexing locations. To be fair, there wasn’t a “No Parking” sign in the tree. Max Rose
10 Great Seattle Spots to Watch the Solar Eclipse Can't make it to Oregon? There are plenty of places in Seattle to watch this once-in-decades event. Play hooky for an hour or two and find a Seattle spot to watch Monday’s eclipse. Alexa Peters
Move Over, Pho. Finally a New Slurpable Star is Born in Ballard A colorful Ballard shop excels in Asian noodle soups. Sen Noodle Bar’s guay tiow khaek is a punch of flavor with coconut, seafood, curry and chili oil. Chelsea Lin
Goat Yoga is the Weirdest Fitness Trend Sweeping Washington The latest yoga craze now has an outpost in the Seattle area. No Kidding! Get bendy in the barnyard with goat yoga. Caroline Craighead
Rep. Jayapal Calls on Trump to Fire Bannon, Others Who Have Supported White Supremacists The Washington Democrat is calling on the president to fire three staffers she claims support hate groups. Rep. Pramila Jayapal wants Steve Bannon fired. Michael Rietmulder
Comedy Superstar Kevin Hart Was Hanging Out in Tacoma Last Week The actor and comedian was shooting a Comedy Central show highlighting local comics. Kevin Hart was spotted at Tacoma’s Southern Kitchen Restaurant with owner Gloria Martin. Michael Rietmulder
Capitol Hill Tea Cafe Closing After 11 Years Soon Modern Steep's cafe will hit the lights for the last time, but you can still get its organic teas. Fret not, leaf hounds. You’ll still be able to score those sweet, sweet blends online. Michael Rietmulder
Best Northwest Lake Getaways: Find Rustic Comfort Less Than 3 Hours From Seattle Deep in Olympic National Park, Lake Quinault has been drawing visitors for decades. Peaceful Lochaerie Resort is a good choice for families and groups. Roddy Scheer
Don’t be the Sloppy Wine Fest Amateur, Take These Tips From a Pro Tips and strategies for sipping your way through the Auction of Washington Wines. When it comes to sampling wines at a tasting, sip, dump or spit—and remember: It’s OK not to taste everything. Chelsea Lin
Airline Gives Priority Boarding to Seahawks Fans Wearing Russell Wilson Jerseys Seattle-based Alaska Airlines rewards hometown football fans. Cop a Russell Wilson jersey and make flying less annoying. Michael Rietmulder
Deceptively Delicious Vegan Ice Cream Shop Opening New Ballard Location Get ready North Ballard—plant-based ice cream is coming for you. Behold Frankie & Jo’s cocoa nib mint brownie ice cream in a waffle cone. Chelsea Lin
Fancy Chicken Nuggets? ‘Black Sheep’ Chef’s New Pop-Up Will Turn PNW Dining on Its Head It's not cheap, but this ticket is a glimpse into the head (and history) of Garrett Melkonian. The pop-up’s menu is a tour of the chef’s multicultural food memories. Chelsea Lin
Cannon Beach is a Classic Oregon Beach Town When only a place with sand and waves will do, Cannon Beach is the perfect spot. S’mores on the beach at Surfsand Resort. Jessica Yadegaran
With Sleek New Capitol Hill Brewpub, Redhook Hopes to Put ‘Bro Sports Beer’ in the Past The pioneering craft brewery returns to its Seattle roots. Redhook Brewlab opens in Capitol Hill’s Pike Motorworks building Aug. 17. Michael Rietmulder
The Best Whale Watching Sites in Puget Sound You Don’t Need a Boat For Orca-spotting expert Alisa Lemire Brooks gives us her favorite places to whale watch. Learn to spot orcas like a pro. Caroline Craighead
Are You Hungry Enough to Brave the Frenzy at the Halal Guys’ Opening Today? If not, you could try these gyros and plates instead—at least until things calm down. This looks delicious, but we will not be eating it today. Chelsea Lin
Desperation and Heartbreak: The Struggle to Get Off the Streets and Into Affordable Housing Seattle's rapid rehousing program didn't work for Lisa Sawyer. Lisa Sawyer says she’s often forced to choose between paying rent and buying groceries. Erica C. Barnett
Seattle Bartenders Look to the Far East for Big Flavor Asian ingredients once seldom found in drinks are showing up on cocktail menus across town. The Garam Masala Whiskey Collins at Belltown tiki bar Navy Strength. AJ Rathbun