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Amazon Backlash, Warhol’s Design Approved for Tacoma Dome & More
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Legendary artist Andy Warhol submitted a giant flower design back in 1982 as part of a contest to adorn the top of the Tacoma Dome. He lost the contest, but now more than 30 years later, the Tacoma City Council has approved the use of his art atop the structure. According to King 5, this…
Staff Picks: Favorite Movies to Watch on Valentine’s Day
Turn down the lights and press play. These films are meant for the loviest day of the year
Stranger Than Fiction (2006) Will Ferrell stars as ordinary IRS agent Harold Crick who begins to hear a woman’s voice narrating the minutiae of his life. Upon hearing the narrator utter this gem of a soundbite, “Little did he know that events had been set in motion that would lead to his imminent death,” he seeks…
Diaper Stork Brings Parents Convenient Alternatives
A Greenwood woman creates an ideal baby diaper service for harried parents
Jen Harwood describes herself as an “extreme planner,” a personality trait that parents the city over can be thankful for. While thinking about starting a family with her husband, the Greenwood resident began to weigh the differences between cloth and disposable diapers—the ecological and health benefits of cloth won out, but existing diaper services missed…
Girl Scout Targets Pot Shop, Light Rail Problems & More
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Rather than go under the knife, Seahawks’ cornerback Richard Sherman plans to let his elbow heal. The NFL star tore ligaments in his left elbow during the NFC Championship game against the Green Bay Packers. It was said he’d need Tommy John surgery, which is commonly associated with baseball pitchers. If you’re guilty of allowing…
Beach-Worthy Dresses for an Out-of-Town Jaunt
Hitting the sun and surf this month? Try this relaxed resortwear on for size
If you’re lucky enough to be jetting off to a tropical isle this month, whip your wardrobe into shape with something from Pua, a line of beach-worthy dresses, skirts and tops by Ballard’s Shala Sullivan Daniel, owner of former Queen Anne boutique La Femme. Pua means “flower” and “child” in Hawaiian—a perfect name for the…
Less Drama, More Drag: ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race Battle of the Seasons’ Hits Seattle
Our favorite queens are in Seattle on February 11 for a night of flamboyant fun
Seattleites, brace yourself: A whole lot of fabulous is about to set foot in our fair city. Forget about the rain and don your most fearless frock to the Showbox SoDo this Wednesday, February 11 at 9 p.m. for RuPaul’s Drag Race: Battle of the Seasons 2015 Condragulations Tour. The tour brings together your favorite…
7 Principles of Comprehensive Wealth Management
From reducing internal expenses to rebalancing, here are effective ways to manage your wealth
Sponsored by Brighton Jones The decision to hire a professional — whether for something simple like painting a house, or a legal issue — requires consumers to consider two main factors: cost and value. Cost is straightforward and determined by price. Value is subjective and involves both quantitative and qualitative measures. For instance, what is…
Belltown Bar Closes, Escala Condo on Airbnb & More
The top Seattle news stories you should be reading today
Another day, another Fifty Shades of Grey-related story: This time, someone posted an Airbnb listing for a condo rental in the Escala, fictional home to none other than Christian Grey, the novel’s steamy hero. Curbed Seattle reports the listing offered up “the chance to live in a 1-BR condo in ‘the sexiest building in the…
Friday Time Waster: Cat Videos!
A closer look at some of our hometown Internet heroes of the feline variety
Perhaps because of all the Super Bowl hype, we missed an equally important event that happened last weekend: CatVidFest at the Kirkland Arts Center, hosted and produced by none other than Seattle’s favorite cat-video creator Will Braden. The feline fest screened oodles of cat videos that Braden hand-picked and appeared in a reel shown at…
#VitaminP, Richard Sherman, A Gluten-Free Brewery Opens & More
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What’s with the Yellow Bike? I know we’re all severely lacking in Vitamin D right now, but be in search of #VitaminP and you may reap some rewards! Pronto Cycle Share, Seattle’s recently launched bike share program, is putting some sunshine back on our streets with its yellow “Unicorn” bike that, starting today, will be…
Must List: Science Fiction Fest, Bike Swap and a Home Furnishings Sample Sale
What to do this weekend in Seattle
Must HearDinner, Drinks and Maria Semple at UW ClubFriday (2/6, 7 p.m.) Author Maria Semple will discuss her writing career and read from her best-selling novel Where’d You Go Bernadette, an intriguing comedy that pokes fun at the dynamics of Seattle family life. Tickets include a three-course dinner and a paperback copy of Semple’s book….
Rain, Beacon Hill Through the Years & More News
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Rain, rain go away. No really, go away. Today’s rain is just the initial blast of wet weather that we’ll be seeing over the next five days. Get ready for even more storms. According to King 5 meteorologist Rich Marriott, “the rain will be heavy Thursday morning,” and then after a midday reprieve, it will…
Local ‘So You Think You Can Dance’ Star Returns Home
Our chat with contemporary dancer Casey Askew on his journey to fame
Edmonds native Casey Askew made our city proud as a star on the 11th season of FOX’s reality dance competition So You Think You Can Dance. The 19-year-old triumphed over thousands of fierce competitors during auditions for the show and once on stage, his impressive talent landed him among its Top 20 finalists. (He was…
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