Seattle Culture
A Fish Toss for the Feeds
Jermaine Kearse teams up with a seasoned fishmonger for a very Seattle showdown
Crowds packed into Pike Place Market on Friday, phones held high and elbows out, to watch a fish fly. Former Seahawks wide receiver Jermaine Kearse teamed up with longtime fishmonger Sam Samson, taking turns hurling slippery fish through the air in front of cheering tourists and curious onlookers. “I’ve caught a lot of footballs in…
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Jun 26 - Jul 02
Pride, pirates, fireworks, and a comedy legend
Hasn’t it been pretty outside? It’s finally time to wear something breezy and get back to strolling the neighborhoods with an iced drink in hand. This week’s lineup: We found out our waters are full of sharks — the big, mysterious kind that make divers giddy. Jones Soda ghosted its cannabis drink. Suncadia’s getting a…
The Shark Next Door
Des Moines is the Sixgill Shark Capital of the World
Every summer, something ancient and mysterious swims up from the dark and into Puget Sound dive logs. Bluntnose sixgill sharks are deep-sea giants with fluorescent blue-green eyes. In the open ocean, they usually cruise thousands of feet below the surface. But between June and September, they rise into the shallows off Redondo Beach in Des…
Pushing for Social Change
Seattle’s Fox Whitney seeks fellowship to amplify his work
A Seattle artist is among 50 finalists in a prestigious national Dance/USA Fellowships to Artists program. Fox Whitney, a multidisciplinary artist working in dance, music, film, video, theater, writing, and visual art, is seeking to be among 25 artists who receive an award of $31,000 to use at their discretion. Sixty-one artists have received the…
The Pulse: Bloom Watch
Cherry trouble and a cosmic double bill
After all those sunny days, the rain came back, and it feels good. The garden’s thriving. Everything smells fresh. It’s nice having to water less. You can feel it elsewhere too. Something’s blooming in bookstores, in community centers, in the way people are showing up for each other. The world still feels heavy, but growth…
Emerald City Wins
Seattle’s latest title? The most beautiful city in the U.S.
June arrives and the city feels like a vacation postcard. Ferries sparkle across Elliott Bay, Mount Rainier shows up in all her majestic beauty, and we locals find ourselves asking, “Do we really live here?” Truth is, Seattle wears all seasons well — but I’ll argue the skyline is never more handsome than on a…
Celebrate Octavia E. Butler Day
Lake Forest Park honors the sci-fi pioneer who once called the city home
Before The Parable of the Sower became a staple on syllabi across the country, Octavia E. Butler was quietly living and writing in Lake Forest Park. From 1999 until her death in 2006, she made her home there — so quietly, in fact, that some longtime locals are still surprised to learn she once lived…
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Jun 19 - Jun 25
Celebrate Juneteenth, catch a dreamy live show, and solstice-party your way through Fremont
Happy Juneteenth! This week, we’re thinking about Black joy, freedom, and the work it takes to keep moving forward. If you’re marking the day, NAAM’s Juneteenth celebration is a great place to be. Here’s what else is happening: Black Night Market June 20, 3:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m. Waterfront Park Seattle Free DJs, local makers, food trucks,…
Kevin Kwan Isn’t Making This Up
The 'Crazy Rich Asians' author talks about his new novel and how the world of extreme wealth has evolved since his debut
When Kevin Kwan made his literary debut with Crazy Rich Asians in 2013, he introduced readers to the world of — as the title implies — crazy rich Asians. While it may not have been the first book to tell a story about the Asian diaspora that wasn’t rooted in trauma, it was the first…
Where History Repeats Itself
Populus Seattle features more than 300 original works of art
Editor’s note: This story has been updated to reflect the hotel’s new name, Populus Seattle. It appeared in print as Hotel Westland. Five years after the Covid-19 pandemic sent Pioneer Square on a downward spiral — shuttered businesses, closed restaurants, a dearth of people — things are looking up for the city’s first historic district….
Seattle Smashes World Record
The city kicks into the record books with a massive soccer lesson
Seattle officially holds the Guinness World Record for the world’s largest soccer lesson. On Sunday, June 15, 1,038 people gathered at Pier 62 on the Seattle Waterfront for a 30-minute class led by Sounders and Reign FC alumni, including former Sounders player Brad Evans. Participants practiced footwork and headed the ball under a bright afternoon…
The Pulse: Choppy Waters
Teeth made of beads and transit-themed fashion
It’s a heavy time in the country. ICE raids in L.A. continue. Trump has federalized the National Guard — a move a federal judge has called illegal. A military parade in D.C. this weekend feels more about power than patriotism. The House just passed a bill to defund public broadcasting, targeting NPR, PBS, and local…
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Jun 12 - Jun 18
Where to take Dad this week
It’s Father’s Day weekend and the school year’s winding down. Congrats to all the graduates, and if you’re still scrambling for a gift, we’ve got a Father’s Day guide to help. Also this week: Some very fancy Swiss chocolate is headed to Tukwila and Bellevue, and we’re ready to indulge. We caught up with the…
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