Seattle's blogs are savoring the pulse-pounding, cold-sweat anticipation of this weekend's midnight showings of Jaws at the Egyptian. more ›

Seattlest isn't going to stand here in front of you and pretend we know anything about architecture or urban planning or design or anything like that, because we don't. It just doesn't seem intuitive to us that the results of a City Council commisioned study suggest that the way to encourage high-rise structures downtown is to make them more expensive to build. High-rise buildings (or higher-rise buildings) are a part of Mayor Density's plan to Vancouverize Seattle and so we understand that he wants taller buildings and probably more of 'em and that's great. We think giant buildings are a good idea particularly if there's some affordable residential pieces there. What they're going to do to traffic is a whole other rant, but we like the concept. Urban, right? more ›

If you missed last week's naked spectacle you won't have long to wait for your next public nudity extravaganza. The Fremont Solstice Parade will wind its way through the streets this Saturday featuring the famously clothes-free bikers, but the group responsible for last year's man-sized inflatable penis will not be participating. more ›