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09/05/2026

Join us at the bar—no need to hit a ball! That’s Kara’s pitch for Picklewood, the S**o hotspot that opened in 2023, born from owner Nathan Talbot’s vision to create something truly unique in Seattle. The search for the perfect location was quick, and this spot won out because it combines indoor and outdoor courts with a full-service restaurant all under one roof.

The restaurant isn’t an afterthought. Ricky’s Picklewood Deluxe features house-made dill pickles, American cheese, and classic burger sauce. There’s a sesame chicken salad with cabbage, mixed greens, edamame, mandarin oranges, and marinated chicken breast. Wings come in buffalo, mango chili, or barbecue. The fries are seasoned with dill, malt vinegar powder, and salt. And the chicken Caesar wrap? It’s the undisputed fan favorite.

Everyone’s welcome here. Whether you’re trying out a court for the first time, signing up for a class or league, bringing friends for ping pong, or just hanging out at the bar and enjoying the food, Picklewood offers a vibrant, inclusive space for every level of player and socializer.

Seattle students will return to school Wednesday after Seattle Public Schools and the Seattle Education Association reac...
09/02/2026

Seattle students will return to school Wednesday after Seattle Public Schools and the Seattle Education Association reached a tentative contract agreement late Tuesday night, narrowly preventing a teachers strike.

Nearly 50,000 students and their families had faced uncertainty after educators voted last week to authorize a strike. Negotiations focused heavily on special education staffing and employee pay.

The tentative agreement still requires approval from union members. Details of the proposed contract have not yet been released.

09/01/2026

At first glance, the secret to a successful storefront often lies in the fine details customers never notice. Inside the Design Well Spent office, a lively lunch-and-learn session on retail fixtures reveals the meticulous thinking that shapes commercial spaces long before customers walk in.

Founded by CEO Toby Wray, the team specializes in retail and hospitality design, while also taking on projects in multifamily and workplace environments. Central to their approach is the art of translation: understanding a brand, its target audience, and the experience it aims to create—and then transforming those insights into tangible, physical spaces.

Their latest challenge took them to SeaTac Airport, where they crafted a design for the new C Concourse in anticipation of the World Cup—an undertaking that demands precision. Airport retail introduces a unique set of challenges: strict security, post-security access, fire safety codes, durability needs, and multiple layers of approval. Every decision, down to the smallest detail invisible to most travelers, plays a crucial role.

For Design Well Spent, the unseen effort behind every detail is what makes the final space truly successful and impactful.

08/31/2026

Crust on the bottom, crust on the top, with strawberry nectarine nestled between. Currently, this is the most popular pie at Pie Bird Bakeshop in Ballard, and it is not even the flavor that Hannah Jacobsen discusses with the most enthusiasm.

For seven years, she sold at farmers markets, managed a monthly Pie Club, and took catering orders, finding satisfaction in those endeavors. “Initially, the idea of opening a brick-and-mortar store seemed quite daunting and costly,” she shared with Seattle Today. However, her perspective shifted after witnessing the encouraging line formed in front of her booth. “Seeing how well our product was received at the farmers markets gave me the confidence to take that leap of faith.”

The shop specializes in one thing, but Hannah perceives this focus not as a limitation. “What distinguishes us is our dedication to pie, which actually allows for a wide range of variations, fruit, custard, cream, and savory options. For instance, our passion fruit meringue features a crust made from crushed butter and brown sugar, topped with tart passion fruit lemon curd, and finished with Italian meringue. Our chocolate bourbon pecan pie starts with bittersweet chocolate, followed by pecans, and is topped with bourbon custard poured over the filling.”

After eight years, the pie that began with wild blackberries and a family heritage now has its own place on NW Market Street.

08/30/2026

Orca spotted near San Juan Island

A breathtaking orca encounter was captured near San Juan Island by Sam Crowell, offering a stunning glimpse of these majestic marine animals in their natural habitat.

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08/28/2026

Green beans are cooked in a pan over an open flame, and about ten minutes later, they become coffee. This method has been used in Ethiopia and Eritrea for centuries, and it is how Efrem Fesaha starts his day at Boon Boona Coffee’s new cafe on Overlook Walk.

“This is where you get to determine the roast level,” he says, tilting the pan as the beans darken. “So we went from roasted to brewed to now serving it up.” Efrem smiled as he roasts the coffee right in front of us.

The journey began in 2012, after a trip to Asmara left him captivated by the coffee culture there. He grew up in West Seattle, surrounded by a very different kind of coffee scene. “The two things came together for me. Both the traditional approach and the contemporary approach to coffee and cafes.”

Boon Boona sources exclusively from Africa, Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda, Burundi, Tanzania, and west to Cameroon. Ethiopia is the birthplace of coffee, but Fesaha is just as interested in what the rest of the continent is producing. “All these places produce incredible coffees, and we love showcasing that.”

Inside, the espresso machine and pour-over bar handle the modern side. The traditional coffee ceremony completes the experience.

08/28/2026

Owner Angela Williams announced the closing standing in her own dining room, calling it a bittersweet moment and a decision that unfortunately had to be made. The restaurant opened in its current space at First and Cherry in 2016, the last chapter of a much longer run. Her husband Luigi DeNunzio spent two decades operating four restaurants in these blocks under several names, calling the neighborhood Seattle’s Little Italy. He died in 2017. She has run the place alone since.

She says the closing is not only about her, but about the restaurant industry as a whole in Seattle. Rents have risen. Wages have risen. Neither has been answered at the door. “With rent increases and wage increases, we don’t see 40 to 50 percent more foot traffic.”

Then there is the street. Five construction projects lived through and struggled through, she says, with little mitigation money to carry a small business across the torn-up months. She calls the city the most hostile environment she has operated in.

Her verdict is short. No counterbalance to rents and transportation, cost of living out of control. “So it’s unsustainable.”

Three weeks of service left. If Luigi’s is your place, go.

The recall case against Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson was dismissed Thursday after the petitioners themselves asked the cou...
08/28/2026

The recall case against Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson was dismissed Thursday after the petitioners themselves asked the court to withdraw it.

King County Superior Court Judge Patrick Oishi dismissed the petition “without prejudice,” meaning the petitioners could potentially file another recall effort in the future.

The court did not rule on whether the allegations against Wilson were true or whether they were legally sufficient to move forward with a recall.

Petitioner Melinda Jacobson said they had obtained additional information they believe requires further investigation and had recently secured an attorney who advised them to withdraw the current petition.

After the hearing, Jacobson made clear they may not be finished: “It’s not over.”

Wilson’s attorney called the original petition frivolous and warned that sanctions could be sought if another allegedly frivolous petition is filed.

For now, the recall effort against Seattle’s mayor is over, but the dismissal leaves the door open for another petition.

Seattle teachers have overwhelmingly backed a possible strike just days before the first day of school.Members of the Se...
08/27/2026

Seattle teachers have overwhelmingly backed a possible strike just days before the first day of school.

Members of the Seattle Education Association voted 91.2% in favor of authorizing a strike as negotiations with Seattle Public Schools continue. If the two sides fail to reach a tentative agreement, educators could walk out on Sept. 2, the district’s scheduled first day of school.

Among the biggest unresolved issues are class sizes, special education staffing and pay. The union is pushing for stronger class-size limits and additional staffing when classrooms become overcrowded. Educators have also raised concerns about the district’s proposed approach to special education, arguing that students with disabilities need adequate staffing, qualified teachers and sufficient support.

The negotiations come as Seattle Public Schools faces an $87 million budget deficit. The district recently approved a $1.34 billion budget that reduces the shortfall by about $20 million through a combination of cuts and other measures.

A strike is not guaranteed. Negotiations are expected to continue through the Aug. 31 contract expiration and could continue into Sept. 1. If an agreement is reached, the strike would be called off.

Seattle teachers last went on strike in 2022, delaying the start of school by five days.

Photo: Joe Mabel / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0. 2022 file photo, cropped from original.

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