Seattle Culture
The Pulse: Soggy and Saucy
Rain, rumors, and rental chickens — just another week in Seattle
The forecast? Rain, rain, and more rain. My husband is recovering from Covid, so we’ll be doing puzzles and keeping cozy this weekend. What about you? Here’s what’s been going on around town… MoPOP is honoring Black sci-fi legends, and yes, you can see Geordi La Forge’s VISOR in-person. I’m not crying, you are. Could…
Job Cuts Threaten Washington’s Natural Beauty
Trails and campgrounds take a hit as federal layoffs slash staffing
I moved to Washington 20 years ago after a road trip that was supposed to last a week. I had never seen mountains like the Cascades and Olympics, never stood in a place as staggering as Mount Rainier National Park — and I say this as someone who doesn’t even ski. I went back to…
Bending the Limits
From contortion school in Mongolia to Cirque du Soleil — Ninjin Altankhuyag found family under the Big Top
If you’ve ever seen a Cirque du Soleil show, you’ll know the performances are always filled with death-defying stunts and feats of great strength that will often have audiences gasping in both fear and excitement. There’s usually a contortion act featuring artists bending their bodies in seemingly impossible ways. And if you’re like me, just…
Must List: Five Fun Things to Do in Seattle This Week
Feb 20 - Feb 26
Big blooms, funky grooves, and one heck of a trip
How’s it going? We just sent the next print edition off to the press, and now we’re already planning the next one — never a dull day in the newsroom. A 13-year-old from Vancouver, Wash., recently won a national cooking competition. Two Seattle-based companies landed on the Global Innovators List, which isn’t shocking — this…
The Nerd Capital of America
Seattle ranks No. 1 for geek culture
Washington tops yet another list — this time for something that actually matters: full-throttle, no-holds-barred nerdery. Geek culture thrives here. Seattle has PAX West, Emerald City Comic Con, Sakura-Con, Microsoft, and Boeing. But it goes beyond that. We’ve got indie bookstores, record shops, game rooms, escape rooms, a pinball museum, and divey theaters screening cult…
Most Influential: Bob Davidson
CEO, Seattle Aquarium
When Bob Davidson visited the Seattle Aquarium 22 years ago as newly appointed CEO, he brought his three college and high school-age sons along to tour the facility. Little had changed or been invested in the city-run Aquarium over the past decades, and it showed. Aging exhibits and informational signs did little to inspire or…
Most Influential: Amy King
Pallet CEO
Five men are responsible for changing Amy King’s perspective permanently. These men, the first five employees of her husband’s construction company, all had a “pretty significant criminal history” and had spent time in prison. King admits she had been sheltered her entire life, but learning the backgrounds and journeys of these men opened her eyes….
Most Influential: Yasuaki Saito
Restaurateur, Advocate
Restaurateur Yasuaki Saito rolls the dough at three locations in Seattle. And, the financial dough keeps rolling in, with a fourth location set to open in 2025. Saito owns and operates Post Alley Pizza in downtown Seattle, Saint Bread in Portage Bay, and Tivoli in Fremont. Wayland Mill is expected to open this spring on…
The Pulse: Love in a Cold Climate
The most romantic walks in Seattle and another breakfast heist
Happy Valentine’s Day. I’ve always liked the idea of celebrating love. And being in the city feels romantic this time of year — cold air, twinkling lights, maybe a late-night walk under the glowy moon. Whatever it is you’re doing, I hope you’re staying warm. Here’s what’s going on around town… Need Valentine’s plans? Find…
Seattle’s Winter Drinking Plan
Beer, mead, and a beach party
February is somehow both the shortest and longest month of the year, and March isn’t much better. Sure, the sun is again setting at a reasonable time, but it still refuses to provide warmth, and going out requires a little extra motivation. Good news: Seattle’s winter beer parties are here to help. Whether you want…
Must List: Six Fun Things to Do This Week
Feb 13 - Feb 19
Music, romance, and one seriously steamy film
Hey, tomorrow is Valentine’s Day! My husband and I keep it simple, but it’s still one of my favorite holidays. This year, we’re meeting some friends at Rocco’s — should be fun. If you’re looking for a romantic restaurant with a pretty view, we rounded up the best places in the city. You can also…
Celebrate Black History Year-Round, Not Just In February
And don’t forget restaurants during Black History Month
There was a time when events like “The Soul of Seattle” were the only ones of their kind in the city, where the Black population is less than 7% of all residents. Enter restaurateur and provocateur Donna Moodie. It was Moodie, who opened the third version of Marjorie in Midtown Square in Seattle’s Central District last…
Most Influential: Valerie Segrest
Native nutrition educator
Valerie Segrest’s elders and her community are the reason she dedicated her life to food systems. Segrest grew up a part of the Muckleshoot Tribe, located just south of Auburn, in a community where the closest grocery store was nearly 10 miles away in an area considered “food insecure.” Her elders often told her, “If…
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