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The Pulse: Snow on the Horizon

A new MoPOP exhibition, Memorial Stadium’s future, and Pete Carroll in dad mode

A monorail train glides past the shiny, undulating exterior of a modern building, with the Space Needle standing tall on the horizon under a clear blue sky.
Photo courtesy of MoPOP

Hey there, how’s it going? It’s been a busy week at the office. We’re gearing up for the next print issue — think stunning homes and killer photos. Also, they’re calling for light snow this weekend and possibly into Monday. Any bets on if it’ll actually happen? It’s been a dry winter, so any precipitation is probably good news.

Black History Month: Black Beyond is opening this weekend at MoPOP — very excited about this one.

This history of Filson’s “Mackinaw Cruiser” has me fascinated. Now I want one.

DEI work in Seattle is facing setbacks. Still, there’s a lot to be proud of in how we’ve built healthier workplaces.

Good news about affordable housing in King County.

If it’s a craft beer trend, Seattle probably did it first. Just sayin’.

I got into Neko Case during the pandemic — her powerful lyrics and soaring voice got me through it. I just picked up her new memoir, and this Town Hall event sounds like a good time — Cheryl Waters always asks the best questions.. 

Big plans for Memorial Stadium. New funding and construction partnerships are making it happen. Samantha Holloway — one of our Most Influential leaders — played a key role. 

Lisa Dabek is so inspiring and she’s doing it all right here at Woodland Park Zoo.

This math conference in Seattle thrilled me, and the photos blew me away — especially the first one.

Filing these solo activities away for a future ‘me’ day.

How’s everyone feeling about Pete Carroll these days? I’ve always liked his dad-energy on the sidelines.

There’s been renewed buzz about this Twin Peaks tour since Lynch’s death. I’ve never been, but it does seem like a fun time. Twede’s Cafe has even set up a small memorial out front, and fans have been leaving items. 

Seattle’s tech industry and the rapid expansion of data centers are keeping things moving in a big way

Adding Elita to my reading list

This new SIFF series looks great. Last year’s Most Influential Kenji Lopez-Alt is kicking off the first event — anyone going? 

Reader Comment of the Week:
And it’s really no surprise that it comes from our story on Starbucks’ new changes, including ceramic mugs for in-house coffee. Oh, how we forget that Starbucks helped put Seattle on the coffee map… though clearly, there’s always room for improvement.

“OMG cups, how innovative! 😍” – @justin_benjamin

Soapbox Project Founder Nivi Achanta Centers Community and Joy in Climate Justice

Soapbox Project Founder Nivi Achanta Centers Community and Joy in Climate Justice

The Seattle organizer shares why taking action helps her stay hopeful—and how anyone can get started. 

If you were asked to envision what the world could look like in the future, you might take a page out of a dystopian book. But what about imagining a future that feels more hopeful, one where you have access to reliable transit, green spaces, and opportunities to gather in community with others? That’s exactly…

Remember When the Eastside Felt Like a Road Trip?

Remember When the Eastside Felt Like a Road Trip?

Months after the Sound Transit 2 Line began crossing Lake Washington, Seattle and the Eastside feel a whole lot closer.

There’s a particular kind of optimism and happiness you feel when a city decides to connect itself to its own future. World-class cities invest in the invisible things that make everything else possible. They make it easier for ideas to collide, for workers to access opportunity, for culture to flow. The East–West light rail Crosslake…

Rearview Mirror: World Cup Fervor, New Local Music, and Soccer-Themed Art

Rearview Mirror: World Cup Fervor, New Local Music, and Soccer-Themed Art

Things I did, saw, ate, learned, or read in the past week (or so).

Experience World Cup 2026 fervor in Seattle! From Death Cab for Cutie’s new album to soccer-themed art at Railspur and Seattle Center sand sculptures.

World Cup 26 Is Keeping the Region Busy. So Are Its Recycling Bins.

World Cup 26 Is Keeping the Region Busy. So Are Its Recycling Bins.

A local expert explains what actually happens after a plastic bottle leaves the bin.

Seattle is buzzing right now. In the first 11 days of World Cup 26, Waterfront Park recorded more than 451,000 visits, including nearly 85,000 on June 19 alone. SEA Airport has also seen some of its busiest travel days ever, with match-day crowds and summer travelers moving through the city. That is a lot of…