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From Tahini Cream to a Tunnel Boring Machine

From Tahini Cream to a Tunnel Boring Machine

Three new Seattle books to cozy up with this fall

Fall isn’t just about cozy sweaters, walking on crunchy leaves at Green Lake, and masala chai from Miro Tea — it’s also when the shelves start filling up with books begging to be read. These three Seattle-connected titles should be at the top of your list. And with the holidays speeding toward us like they always do, it’s never too early to start scoping out gifts.

Bumbershoot Poster Feeds Seattle

Bumbershoot Poster Feeds Seattle

Festival artwork goes to a good cause

Looking to add some art to your walls while supporting an important cause? Bumbershoot’s limited-edition poster will do both. For $40 or $60, each poster sold provides 80 meals through a virtual food drive organized by Conscious Alliance as part of its “ART THAT FEEDS” initiative. This effort is part of the Bumbershoot Gives Back,…

A Seattle Barista's Perspective

A Seattle Barista’s Perspective

This has been quite a brewed awakening

As a barista of three years, I’ve come to admire the many different types of coffee and the people who drink them…

Our Best Kept Secret? It's Right Outside

Our Best Kept Secret? It’s Right Outside

Seattle named most outdoor-friendly city in the U.S.

Seattle was found to be the most outdoor-friendly city in the U.S., beating out places like Denver, Portland, and Grand Rapids…

Must List: 6 Things to Do in Seattle This Week

Must List: 6 Things to Do in Seattle This Week

Sips, tats, and laughs

Seattle’s buzzing with all kinds of news this week. Starbucks just brought in a new CEO, and everyone’s wondering what changes are coming. With Husky games kicking off later this month, sailgating is the talk of the town — and yes, it’s as fun as it sounds. On the food scene, two West African spots…

Belltown Blooms 

Belltown Blooms 

Celebrate Seattle’s creative core at the Mural Festival

Stroll down the streets of Belltown over the next five days, and you’re likely to see scissor lifts and cherry pickers hoisting local artists up the sides of buildings, with paint cans tucked around the corners of alleys, and a new bloom of vibrant color throughout the entire neighborhood…

Starbucks Names Chipotle Boss as New CEO

Starbucks Names Chipotle Boss as New CEO

Brian Niccol replaces Laxman Narasimhan

Starbucks Corp. hopes Brian Niccol can do for the coffee giant what he did for Chipotle’s Mexican Grill…

Why Working from Home Doesn’t Work

Why Working from Home Doesn’t Work

Trend hurts cities, culture, and personal growth

While the benefits of remote work are evident, including broader access to talent, enhanced family flexibility, and reduced commuting, it is crucial to confront the drawbacks…

Another Sail Just in Time for Husky Football

Another Sail Just in Time for Husky Football

Sailgating has never been more popular

During a preview of last year’s University of Oregon-University of Washington football battle, ESPN analyst and talk show host Pat McAfee marveled at the view of Lake Washington outside of Husky Stadium…

Downtown Seattle’s Palette Parade

Downtown Seattle’s Palette Parade

More than 30 murals will soon go up across the city

Downtown Seattle is about to get a lot more colorful…

Must List: This Week’s Top 5 Picks

Must List: This Week’s Top 5 Picks

Aug 08 - Aug 14

Beats, bites, and books

As always, we’ve got some great stuff to do if you’re kicking around this week…

Opera’s New Maestro

Opera’s New Maestro

Seattle Opera announces new general and artistic director

James Robinson is set to become the fifth person to lead Seattle Opera in its 61-year history…

Celebrating Olympic Athletes With Ties To Seattle

Celebrating Olympic Athletes With Ties To Seattle

A source of cultural pride and community identity

Over a small dinner party with moms from my daughter’s Girl Scout troop, the conversation turned to the Olympics. To my surprise, two of the moms were Olympians…

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