The Pulse: After the Flash
Uni season and lightning bolts
By Sarah Stackhouse March 28, 2025
Isn’t spring wild? The sun came out and it was warm for half a second — then the sky cracked open and dropped 1,142 lightning strikes across Washington. I had the windows open, listening to the wind and rain. What a place to live.
Here’s what’s happening around town…
Trump’s latest executive order sparked immediate pushback in Washington — lawsuits, rallies, and a whole lot of resistance. Go Seattle go.
I’ve absolutely done this, LOL. They’re coming to town next month with Emerald City Music.
Look at this uni! Neah Bay’s finest, and Tomo is doing it right — crispy rice, habanada jam, and brown butter glaze. Hoping there’s more to come.
Here’s a nice little food news roundup.
Susan Lieu is on a book tour and still managing to be everyone’s hilarious best friend. Or maybe we’re all just wishing she was our bestie?
Skål Beer Hall is hosting a Spring Mead Festival.
This green cider looks unhinged and I’m intrigued. Who’s in?
Light rail has been packed lately — March Madness fans on Friday, Sounders fans on Saturday. I used it both nights and felt real love for functioning public transit.
There’s a new AI incubator on the waterfront. Thoughts?
A Yemeni restaurant is opening in Renton. Let’s plan a field trip.
Lady Gaga is coming this August.
Another one for the “ugh” file.
Garfield’s jazz kids are throwing a Quincy Jones tribute at Jazz Alley — it’s a fundraiser, too.
UW has the No. 1 library program in the country — and No. 2 in the world. Go Huskies.
Anthony’s posted a great action shot of halibut straight off the boat. That fish looks like it could throw hands!
This lightning photo is fantastic.
Tickets for the 51st Seattle International Film Festival are on sale now.
Also: a carrot cake waffle recipe.
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