Upper Lefters

06/08/2026

There are two rare survivors standing outside Olympia. 🪾🪾You'll find them in a unlikely place for the living.

06/07/2026

Marvin loves a pop of color, and so do we! ☎️ You can find bright red UK-style phone booths all over the Upper Left. We spotted this one in Ladysmith, BC, on Vancouver Island. Here are a few more locations. If you know of any others to add to the list, leave them in the comments.

📍Seattle, WA: 4119 East Blaine Street
📍Seattle, WA: Lockspot Cafe 3005 NW Locks Place
📍Victoria, BC: Walkway between Courtney St. & Humboldt St.
📍Vancouver, BC: 998 Commercial Drive
📍Ladysmith, BC: 11 High Street
📍Eugene, OR: Fifth Avenue Market 296 E Fifth Ave.

06/05/2026

Did you know you can spend an entire night with the wildlife at Northwest Trek Wildlife Park? 🦌🦢Their Lakeside Lodging program offers three different cottages for overnight stays. 🏡 The animals run free, but you’re fenced in for your own safety. 🦬

06/04/2026

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06/03/2026

Kim and Jim sift through 1,000 viewer comments and share some surprising news about the mystery face that’s popped up all over the Pacific Northwest. 🔎Hear the latest full episode of the Upper Lefters Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to your favorite shows. 🎙️

06/02/2026

IYKYK Blue Owl Workshop, the menswear store with a speakeasy vibe. 👖Head to 124 NW Canal Street in Seattle and look for the neon blue owl in the window. Pass through the unmarked door below, and behold! You'll find a curated selection of high-quality, niche brands, especially Japanese raw denim, workwear, and accessories. The staff knows style, and they're denim denizens. Plus, there's free on-site chain-stitch hemming, which preserves the quality and authenticity of whatever you buy.
📍124 NW Canal Street, Seattle
🕰️Showroom hours: 11-6 every day

06/01/2026

05/31/2026

There are more than 80 moveable bridges operating across Washington, Oregon, and BC, providing the perfect "permission structures" for tardy arrivals. What's your favorite excuse when you're running late?

05/30/2026

One of Seattle’s most popular tourist destinations may also be its most misunderstood. What’s the deal with the world’s “first” Starbucks? ☕️

Listen to “The Upper Lefters Podcast” on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and more. 🎙️

05/28/2026

Have you seen this man? His image is everywhere, but no one has been able to confirm who he is, or why his face is plastered across Western Washington. Let's investigate! 🔎