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The Pulse: That Summer Light
Seattle’s tooth fairy and an I-5 meltdown
By Sarah Stackhouse July 18, 2025
It hit 94 on Wednesday — the hottest day of the year so far. Today’s cooler, breezy even, and I’m not complaining. Everything’s green, and the water’s sparkling. Summer in Seattle really is the best.
Last night was our last 9 p.m. sunset for a while and my husband and I made the most of it. We sat on the patio at Ridgecrest Public House with a glass of wine, soaking it up, and honestly? What a place to live.
Here’s what’s happening around town…
Who’s hitting the Seattle Art Fair this weekend? Here’s what to see.
These very cute rookie-class of osprey chicks are training in Wenatchee Valley. Strong wingspans. Great footwork.
I-5 is shutting down this weekend — completely. Northbound through downtown. Plan accordingly.
This New York Times story about our Seattle tooth fairy is a very sweet read.
The city’s top 25 most-Shazamed songs are an eclectic mix, like St. Vincent, Drake, Chappell Roan, SZA, and… Eddie Vedder? He’s our guy and we should know him by now. Seattle, explain yourself.
A local startup is using AI to help food brands get to market faster. Faster snacks? We’re listening.
De La Soil’s new summer menu is out. The grilled peaches and watermelon granita both sound dreamy — dinner in Kenmore anyone?
Carnation Farms has launched its first packaged product: toasted coconut granola.
This book looks like a group read waiting to happen.
Proof that Seattle’s housing scene will always find new ways to surprise you.
Girlfriend Collective’s summer collection is out — totally summer-ready and cute.
Here’s what Seattle readers are into so far this year.
This roundup of iconic Seattle dishes over at Eater is worth bookmarking.
Reader Comment of the Week:
On our story No Cuts to Summer Fun at State Parks:
Roughing it — literally.
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