Ivar’s is out, Skillet is in: Here’s what’s new at Sea-Tac Airport
If you’ve flown through Sea-Tac International Airport in the last year or so, you’ve probably noticed lots of construction, some new restaurants, some old restaurants in new locations, and maybe some of your long time go-tos have disappeared. “I think a lot of passengers have started to notice that Sea-Tac Airport is not just a […]7 years ago
Given a year to live, Seattle mother writes children’s book about death
When Caroline Wright was diagnosed with "The Terminator" of cancer, she opted to write a children's book to explain death to her kids.7 years ago
Petosa Accordions handcrafts instruments for the biggest names in music
Lynnwood's Petosa Accordions is the only such company in the US still building their instruments by hand. And they build them for big names in music.7 years ago
The most coveted job in America might be Texas’s new taco editor
Texas Monthly just hired a full time taco editor, who now has what can only be described as the best job ever.7 years ago
After 43 years, Seattle P-Patch garden in danger of being lost to development
A Ballard church that owns the land P-Patch garden sits on needs $2 million worth of building upgrades and their only funding solution is to sell the land.7 years ago
The String Project’s global photography reminds us humans are more alike than different
A couple of travel photographers created The String Project -- portraits of people from around the world, each holding a string that stretches across the frame.7 years ago
Urban ArtWorks tries to rehabilitate marginalized youth through murals
When a young person gets out of jail, their probation officer may assign them to work with Urban ArtWorks, whose participants have painted 1,500 murals around Seattle since its inception 20 years ago.7 years ago
Why are white women so obsessed with true crime?
Every year thousands of women gather at CrimeCon to bond over their love of true crime. Rachel Monroe's new book "Savage Appetites: Four True Stories of Women, Crime and Obsession" seeks to find out why today's women are so obsessed with murder.7 years ago
Visit with alpacas on Whidbey Island
Washington state has the second highest alpaca population in the country. And you can get up close and personal with a herd of alpacas on Whidbey Island.7 years ago
Whidbey Island’s Blue Fox Drive-In Theater still going strong after 60 years
The Blue Fox is one of five remaining drive-in movie theaters in Washington state and it's open year round. This year is a special anniversary.7 years ago
At Seattle’s Olé Café, you’re not only encouraged to speak Spanish — it’s required
Olé Café was opened by a Spanish teacher who wanted her students to have a place to fully immerse themselves in the language in a real-life setting.7 years ago
Urine for a treat with Sea-Tac Airport’s newly renovated restrooms
The newly renovated N Gate restrooms at Sea-Tac Airport are one of 10 finalists in the 2019 America’s Best Restroom contest.7 years ago
King County free repair events keep your stuff out of the landfill
King County Solid Waste Division sponsors 15 to 20 free repair events a year at various libraries and community centers. Volunteers fix and mend about 80% of the items people bring in.7 years ago
Regain screen/life balance with Seattle’s Screentime Consultant
Parents are overwhelmed by how much time their kids (and themselves) are spending online. These coaches help them get back in balance again.7 years ago
State Health Department doctor on why mosquitoes really like to bite you
Dr. Liz Dykstra, public health entomologist for the Washington State Health Department, explains why mosquitoes are more attracted to some people than others.7 years ago
Yakima-born actor Kyle MacLachlan latest guest on ‘Your Last Meal’ podcast
Kyle MacLachlan is best known for his roles on Twin Peaks, Dune, Portlandia and Sex and the City, but he also owns a winery in Walla Walla.7 years ago
Why there are so many Thai restaurants in Seattle
There are 110 Thai restaurants in Seattle but only 1,217 Thai immigrants. So why does Seattle have SO many Thai restaurants? The answer can be found in a delicious ploy designed by the Thai government.7 years ago
‘No harm, no fowl’: Seattle start-up brings plant-based chicken nuggets to cafeterias
A manufacturing and aerospace engineer left Boeing to start Rebellyous foods, a Seattle start-up making vegan chicken nuggets for the masses.7 years ago
Hotels are meow accommodating cats
Americans love to travel with their dogs, but now cats are coming along for the ride. Some hotels are not only happy to have them, they've put a cat program in place.7 years ago
Biophelia brings nature inside office buildings, makes for happier workers
When Amazon built The Spheres, it achieved the ultimate biophilic experience: 77,000 square feet filled with 40,000 plants. But even just looking a a photo of nature posted to the wall of your cubicle will make you feel better.7 years ago
Seattle’s Overlooked Art Tour reveals history behind city’s hatch covers
In Seattle, manhole covers are called hatch covers and many of them have been designed by artists. Learn their history on this quirky tour.7 years ago
Not going to eat that? Give it to your neighbor with Olio food sharing app
The food sharing app Olio started in the UK, but its first US transaction happened in Seattle. It lets you post foods you don't want and someone will take them.7 years ago
How a 15 minute school lunch still affects one Olympia man
Jessica noticed it on their first date: her now-husband Tim eats very fast. He says it's a leftover side effect from being forced to eat very quickly in elementary school.7 years ago
