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Seattle Ranks Sixth Worst for Traffic & More News
The top Seattle news stories you should be reading today
The pressure continues to cut emissions from ships, trucks, trains and cargo handling equipment that moves marine cargo in the Port of Seattle. In the last five years, the city of Seattle has seen a reduction in emissions and the hope is that the rate of pollution continues to decrease. According to KING 5 News, a…
Instagram Inspiration: Sublime Slices of Pizza
These pizzas are little slices of heaven
If you ask me what my favorite food is the answer is always—without hesitation—pizza. There’s almost no combination of toppings that I’ll refuse and (although I’m a little bit embarrassed to admit it) it’s not an uncommon occurance for me to sit down to a large pizza and eat the whole thing myself in one…
New Foundation Seattle Award Winner’s Artwork Deals with Housing Crisis
First recipient of the 100K Prize creates artwork addressing housing crisis
Last November, The New Foundation Seattle surprised the art world by announcing the creation of The 100K Prize—a biennial, unrestricted award of $100,000 presented to an influential, U.S.-based female artist in honor of her exemplary artistic achievements and enduring commitment to her art. In addition to the cash prize, the foundation funds presentations of the…
Capitol Hill Tattoo Artist Tattoos Only Her Own Artwork
Tattoo artist Shannon Perry’s talent is more than skin deep
Becoming a tattoo artist was an improbable choice for Shannon Perry, the owner of Valentine’s Tattoo Co. (by appointment only) on Capitol Hill. “The funny thing is that I have a needle phobia. Still to this day, if a doctor draws blood, I feel like I’m going to pass out,” she says. “I think I…
Which Dish Would you Pick for our Best Restaurants Cover?
In our April issue, we name the best new restaurants for 2016. Did we choose the right cover?
Choosing the cover for our April issue–on newsstands Tuesday, March 15–featuring the best restaurants in Seattle is always an intricate task. We debate. We stew. We lobby for our favorites. And inevitably, we narrow down the many choices to one exquisite dish that will be our cover star. This year, however, we tasked three chefs…
Get Ready for Emerald City Comicon
The famous convention featuring comics and cosplay is coming to town
Just when you thought it was safe to go back into the Washington State Convention Center, Emerald City Comicon (4/7–4/10) returns, bigger and badder than ever. Ka-pow! Adding to the fun this year is the debut of the ECCC Western Championships of Cosplay, which will kick off the Global Championships of Cosplay, produced by pop…
Seattle Painter has a Love for Miniature Art
Local artist's paintings are miniature and masterful
Rebecca Luncan’s animal portraits are remarkable for their comprehensive realism, but even more so for their size—some as small as 3 inches. The Seattle painter says her fascination with the miniscule was stirred by a miniature portrayal of Henry VIII she spotted when visiting Buckingham Palace. “You must get so close that the experience is…
New Singles From Otieno Terry, XP and Deep Sea Diver
New music from some of the city's best
Seattle’s rich musical scene is a lot like bread dough. It’s bubbling, rising and ready to sustain an individual, family or community. And today, we have yet another example: new singles from soul singer Otieno Terry, rapper XP and rock band Deep Sea Diver. Otieno Terry There’s a dark, sensual pop that Prince achieves in his…
The Tenderness of the Grapes of Rad Podcast
The Seattle-based podcast is tender and hilarious
One of the things I like about The Grapes of Rad, the Seattle-based podcast featuring Aaron Mason and Nicholas Ahlers, is that much like NPR’s Car Talk and ESPN’s Pardon the Interruption, it features life long friends who obviously love one another and who enjoy engaging in quick conversation. Topics of the show include Mason’s…
The Must List: St. Patrick’s Day Parade, Pi Day Celebrations Galore
What to do this weekend in Seattle
Must Wear GreenAnnual St. Patrick’s Day ParadeSaturday (3/12, 12:30 p.m.) Watch Emerald Isle pride spread through the Emerald City as the annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade snakes through downtown. Afterward, enjoy the craic—with food, crafts and music—at the Irish Week Festival at the Seattle Center and catch a flick at the Irish Reels Festival, which…
Alaska Airlines Diverts Flight So Passengers Can View Eclipse and More News
The top Seattle news stories you should be reading today
Earlier this week on March 9, parts of the world were treated to a total solar eclipse. This rare event occurs when the moon passes between the sun and the Earth. This type of eclipse lasts only for the brief time in which the two bodies are aligned, and it’s that same alignment that determines…
Recipe of the Week: Quinoa, Chicken and Zucchini Egg Bake
Breakfast that’s quick, easy and can be prepared ahead of time
Easter is right around the corner and for foodies, it’s an awesome opportunity to feast on a new brunch dish. This week, we have a recipe for a quinoa, chicken and zucchini egg bake from Anna Berman, the cooking teacher, personal chef, food stylist and recipe developer who runs the food blog Snacking in the Kitchen….
Seattle Superheroes: Adam Zacks
The Sasquatch founder always puts on a great show
Seattle Superheroes is a regular series on seattlemag.com wherein artists depict standout people in our community as superheroes. While we’ve taken some artistic license with the narratives, the sentiment behind them is very real. When the Northwest is in need of a jolt and the summer light begins to kiss the tops of area pine…
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