The Pulse: Too Nice to Work
An elk who knows he's hot and a vending machine that understands us
By Sarah Stackhouse April 18, 2025
It’s been offensively nice outside this week. We’re all acting like the past six months of rain never happened and won’t happen again. I love it. I had a colleague once tell me, “No one works past 3 p.m. on Fridays in the Northwest when the weather’s nice.” I’ll be observing that sacred tradition today.
Here’s what’s happening around town…
This elk named Huckleberry at Woodland Park Zoo just dropped his antlers like a boss and is strutting into spring fully buzzed.
Seattle Pride is in a budget crunch.
Ballet dancers are weaving through the Cascadia Art Museum later this month. Art is the best.
Loved seeing this local artist in the New York Times, refusing to be anyone’s inspiration porn.
There’s a vending machine in Ballard that gives you cake.
Great Blue Herons are nesting near the Ballard Locks and the chicks are coming.
This wine shop is spotlighting underrepresented winemakers, and hosting tastings too.
KEXP dropped a live performance that’ll knock your socks off.
These photos are so pretty: Seattle waking up from the dark.
Netflix is setting up shop downtown.
Local authors getting their due in this Visit Seattle list.
Are we still freaking out about that tsunami risk? Probably yes.
The Pitt, the ethics of AI, and a local neurosurgeon — fascinating read.
Also, we published this disco-inspired wedding story. What a night to remember.
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