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Smith Tower Sold, New LEDs on Columbia Center & More
The top Seattle news stories you should be reading today
First we thought Capitol Hill’s Kingfish Cafe was closing for good after announcing its goodbyes on its Facebook page. But it appears the restaurant’s owners are merely taking a break, cites King 5 News, before opening “a series of Kingfish Cafes” around the city. Everyone can calm down now! You have until January 25 to…
Kurt Cobain’s Suicide Note Printed on Tee & More News
The top Seattle news stories you should be reading today
Whether it’s a misogynistic message printed on a tee shirt for girls (ahem, “I’m too pretty to do math”) or something racist (remember Abercrombie & Fitch’s shirt with the “Wong Brothers Laundry Service” slogan that caused an uproar back in 2002?), it seems graphic tees covered in absurd statements just won’t go away. Now, you…
Willows Lodge Named Best Hotel, Rent Increases in West Seattle
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When we first discovered Twin Peaks was slated to return with a new season in 2016, it was still unclear whether actor Kyle MacLachlan would reprise his role as Agent Cooper. Now, it’s official that he will indeed star in the revival! Alrighty then! (Sorry, that’s a Trey MacDougal reference.) The rents are too…
Seahawks Win, Pioneer Square Sees Business Boom & More
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It’s the first-ever Monday after the Golden Globes that I’m not sitting here in a haze from too much champagne. Let’s dive right in to what’s happening around Seattle! You’ve likely seen cyclist Alvin Graham Jr. outside CenturyLink Field or in front of Westlake Center riding his trainer in support of veterans. Saturday night during…
Where to Watch the Seahawks Game This Sunday
Watch our boys in blue and green take on the Green Bay Packers in the NFC Championship game
We took to Facebook and asked our very loyal readers to share their favorite spots in which to hunker down with fellow fans and watch the Seahawks. There was an overwhelming consensus for The House Sports Pub in Greenwood–big screens! beer specials! And of course the obvious answer: CenturyLink Field. But if you’re not joining…
Home of the Week: The Famous Vista 63 Home
Architect Ken Koehler's far-out, futuristic masterpiece is still up for sale
Each week, we’re featuring one Seattle-area home that we think is interesting, inspiring or just a downright feast for the eyes. Some of them are actually on the market, while other homes will offer enviable style tips–courtesy of their ingenious owners or designers–that you can steal for your own abode. At 3,942 square feet, this…
Professional Cuddling, ‘Architectural Exclamation Point’ in SLU & More
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Need a good cuddle from a complete stranger? Make your way down to Portland, where a woman has turned the up-close-and-personal behavior into a profession. According to King 5’s Evening Magazine, professional cuddler Samantha Hess charges $35 for a 30-minute snuggle session and $60 for a full hour. And should you book her services, don’t…
A Drink-Free January: Does it Really do a Body Good?
Deep breaths: I won't be in my cups until February 5
On New Year’s Eve, my husband and I each downed a dirty martini and shared two bottles of brut Champagne. Though he was kicking my tail at a rousing game of Monopoly (damn him for always snagging Marvin Gardens), our low-key bubbly- and vodka-fueled evening was a splendid way to ring in 2015. When the…
Crazy Weather, Changing Capitol Hill & More News
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It’s 2015. You’re back in the office. Here’s what’s happening now around town. Weather: Severe windy and rainy conditions have done a number on the Puget Sound region last night and this morning, including causing school closings, mud slides and power outages. The National Weather Service has issued a flood watch for parts of Western…
Wilson’s Best Game Ever, Garbage Rules & More News
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Happy day before the day before Christmas! Leading off: In garbage police news: Ready to do some extra sorting of your trash? The new policy requiring no more than 10 percent of compostable food scraps and recyclable materials in your garbage goes into effect January 1. And the City of Seattle is fully prepared to…
Moncler Opens in Bellevue & More Shopping News
We're shopping til we're dropping during these last few days before Christmas
As if you haven’t done enough monetary damage these past few weeks, there’s even more store openings and sales a-happening, plus timely tidbits to know about should you still be feeling spendy. Let’s roll. Moncler Opens in BellevueWhere: Shops at the BravernWhat: The luxe French label founded in 1952 and most known for its men’s…
Disney Expands Downtown, Seahawks-Themed Gift Guide & More
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After two New York City police officers were shot and killed on Saturday, King County deputies are showing their support and donning mourning bands across their badges. KING 5 reports that the deputies have been instructed “to wear the mourning bands until midnight on the day of the last funeral in New York.” The Happiest…
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