Seattle Culture
Seattle’s Urban Identity Index
Surveys reveal the character of our city and state
Diana Polk from WalletHub is nothing if not persistent. The communications director of the Miami-based personal finance website has flooded my inbox no fewer than 100 times the past six months with results from company surveys that are seemingly as numerous as stars in the sky. Many illustrate the ethos and culture of The Evergreen…
Must List: 5 Things to Do in Seattle This Week
Jan 02 - Jan 08
Yuck it up, hit the ice, watch some films
How’s everyone doing in this January chill? It’s been so cold lately, and while the holiday break was a nice pause, I’m ready to settle back into a routine. Schedules aren’t the worst thing, right? Downtown Seattle is buzzing again — turns out people really do want to live here. Saint Bread recently nabbed a…
Zillow Searches: Strange, Odd, Weird
Haunted house? Roller coaster? Zillow reveals most popular and unusual home searches.
In Washington state, it’s vegetable gardens. In Nevada, it’s huge mansions, and in Michigan it’s laser tag. Seattle online home marketplace Zillow is having fun this holiday season by identifying popular and unusual home searches on its platform the past year. Many residents across Washington state are apparently interested in backyard vegetable ventures. The company…
Do People Really Want to Live in Downtown Seattle? Turns Out That They Do.
Residential growth exceeds that of peer cities
Downtown Seattle is increasingly becoming a destination place to live. Don’t scoff. The broader downtown area added nearly 2,400 residents this past year, bringing the total population to more than 108,000 people. The Downtown Seattle Association’s “Development Guide: 2024 year-end update” says Seattle has more residential units under construction than any other peer city, with…
Where Are The Most Affordable Houses in Washington State?
Even then, the cost is surprising
You’d have to live without urban amenities. The population is dropping, only 486 people. The entire town was evacuated in the summer of 2022 because of an approaching wildfire that destroyed 10 houses. But in Lind — 216 miles southeast of Seattle — you can buy a house for an average of just $183,774, making…
A Seattle New Year, For All Types
Celebrate with food, festivities, dancing and wellness
I still feel as though it was just last week that we bid farewell to long, sun-soaked summer days. Yet somehow autumn has flashed by, we’re barreling through the holidays at full-speed, and before we know it, another calendar year will come to an end. Whether you live for sequins and champagne toasts at midnight,…
Must List: 5 Ways to Ring in the New Year Around Seattle
Dec 26 - Jan 01
Fireworks, fancy parties, and a plunge that’ll wake you right up for 2025
Hey there, hope you’re having a great holiday! The days between Christmas and New Year’s always feel like a little gift — slower, cozier, good for catching up with family and friends. Last night, we hosted our annual Christmas dinner of Mexican food in honor of my grandfather, who owned a Mexican restaurant for 35…
Interior Motives
Seattle’s LeeAnn Baker brings a touch of Northwest elegance to her designs
LeeAnn Baker couldn’t wait for new home magazines to arrive. When they did, she immediately flipped to the back. She wanted to look at floor plans. That passion for interior design really blossomed more than 30 years ago while attending The New York School of Interior Design, where she worked alongside interior designers and architects…
From Dorms to Dreams
Seattle, Bellevue rank among top cities for new grads
If you’re a newly minted college graduate — or perhaps you know one, like your son, daughter, niece or nephew — Seattle is the place to be. College graduates across Seattle earn a median income of $90,159 annually, making it among the top cities in the United States to launch post-graduate careers. A CoWorking Café…
Seattle Central Library Seeks Writers-in-Residence
Program is open to dozens of writers
Becoming a writer-in-residence is wrapped in a certain romantic essence, in the allure of creativity and inspiration. If you’re a writer seeking a sense of purpose and the freedom to create, Seattle’s Central Library in the heart of downtown has just the opportunity. Each year, the library chooses writers for its Eulalie and Carlo Scandiuzzi…
The Hits Keep on Coming for Bartell Drugs
The last few times I was at Bartell Drugs, it was a sad sight. This was several months ago. Entire aisles were barren at both the Queen Anne and Ballard locations. Now, as the University Village Bartell Drugs is set to close late next month, I have to wonder what the future holds for a…
Nordstrom Goes Private
The Nordstrom family remains majority owner
Nordstrom has taken a huge step in reshaping its future in an increasingly competitive retail landscape by announcing plans to go private. The Seattle-based luxury department store has agreed to be acquired by Mexican retailer El Puerto de Liverpool for $6.25 billion in an all-cash transaction. The great grandsons of company founder John Nordstrom —…
The Pulse: What’s Happening Around Seattle
Holiday shows, local gift guides, Black Santa, and a free resource for teens
How are you holding up? December is flying by. It’s a blur of to-do lists and pretty lights, but it’s also a great time to pause and enjoy the little things — such as snacks, holiday parties, and just finding a quiet moment with something good to read. PCC has eco-friendly gift-wrapping tips that pair…
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