Seattle Culture
Most Influential: Jen Barnes
Owner, Rough & Tumble
Lots of people tried to dissuade Jen Barnes from opening Rough & Tumble, among the first women-themed sports bars in the United States. She didn’t listen. “Quite a few tried to talk me out of this because at the time it was crazy,” says Barnes, a fourth-generation Seattleite and a huge sports fan who spent…
Pierce County Seeks Artists To Tackle Graffiti
Artists have until March 31 to apply
Much as King County did, Pierce County is seeking artists to transform public spaces frequently targeted by graffiti and vandalism. The pilot mural program involves projects on property owned by the country or in facilities in unincorporated areas. The projects are located at: Sprinker Recreation Center’s Harold E. LeMay Skate Park in the Tacoma-Parkland community….
Six Seattle Neighborhoods With Unbelievably Cheap Rent
Luxury living without sky-high prices
West Seattle is a renter’s paradise. In the 98116 zip code (right below Elliot Bay), rents average about $880 less than the citywide rate for high-end units. The Delridge neighborhood is also a bargain, with rental rates about $800 less. Throw in Ballard, Fremont, Eastlake and even Capitol Hill, and Seattle boasts six neighborhoods in…
Most Influential: Rico Quirindongo
Director at Office of Planning and Community Development, City of Seattle
Rico Quirindongo received an email from then-Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan in August of 2020 in the throes of the pandemic with the subject line, “I want to talk to you about the future of the city.” “I thought it was spam,” Quirindongo recalls with a chuckle. “Then I realized this is actually her email and…
H Mart Is Coming to Ballard
Permits indicate plans to open in a space formerly occupied by New Seasons Market
Popular and rapidly growing Asian grocer H Mart has filed permits to open a store in Ballard. The Asian food grocer already operates stores downtown, in Capitol Hill, South Lake Union, Lynnwood, Bellevue and the University District. An application filed with the Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board on Feb. 21 lists the address as…
Most Influential: Amy Tipton
Gallery owner, advocate
Amy Tipton is nothing if not resourceful. In 2013, shortly after opening her now-shuttered Belltown boutique Sassafras, she decided to resurrect the neighborhood’s monthly art walk, which had fizzled after Roq La Rue Gallery moved south to Pioneer Square. “I found an old map of the locations that used to participate, then reached out to…
Seattle Shines as a Smart City
A leader in tech-driven urban development
Seattle is one of the “smartest” cities in the country. CoWorkingCafé analyzed technological innovation, the tech job market and sustainable practices in ranking Seattle No. 6 on its list of smart cities. Did you know: The city has 175 free Wi-Fi hotspots, the most in the country. Seattle has five airports within a 70-mile radius…
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…
Taylor Stitch Chooses Seattle For First Store Outside California
San Francisco clothing store will open in the Capitol Hill neighborhood this spring
Popular San Francisco menswear company Taylor Stitch has chosen Seattle for its first retail store outside of its hometown. The store will open at 315 E. Pine St. in Seattle’s Capitol Hill neighborhood this spring. “We’ve chosen to focus our retail growth on markets that embody the Taylor Stitch ethos,” says Luke McAlpine, the company’s…
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…
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