Summer in the Inside Passage: Riding the Alaska Ferry
There are three very important things you need to know about taking the Alaska ferry from Bellingham, Washington to Juneau, Alaska. First, the trip...
Labor Day Lookback at Seattle’s General Strike of 1919
Seattle pioneered the general strike, which is worth commemorating on Labor Day.
Labor Day was created by the United States Congress in 1894 after...
Seattle Council Candidates to Square Off in Forum on Housing and Zoning Policy
Two forums co-hosted by The Urbanist on September 5 and 6 will include candidates in all seven districts.
With the primary behind us, 14 candidates...
The Paramount’s Apartments: 1bd/1ba, Showstopping Location
One would be excused for missing the door to 911 Pine Street. It is a classic alcove doorway, deserving of little attention even if...
Canoe Journey 2023 Reconnects Regional Tribes to Each Other and Local Waterways
Back on the water after a pandemic hiatus, Canoe Journey 2023 is returning with more area Tribes than ever. Hosting the week’s dancing, feasting,...
Op-Ed: It’s Time for Seattle to Cancel the Blue Angels
The highly polluting airshow should be a relic of the past as we face the climate crisis.
Dear Seattle, it’s time to be as brave...
PSRC Report Connects Single Family Zoning and Highways with Structural Racism
On July 6, the Puget Sound Regional Council (PSRC) launched their Legacy of Structural Racism Interactive Report. While this report is far from the...
National Night Out Brings Neighbors (Briefly) Out on the Street
38 million people are expected to participate this year in cities nationwide.
This Tuesday people might notice something special going on where they live. As...