Seattle’s Most Famous Librarian Tries Her Hand at Fiction Writing Author and lit critic Nancy Pearl says her first novel was "a surprise in many ways." Librarian and new novelist Nancy Pearl in her natural environment. The author will hold a handful of readings this fall. Gwendolyn Elliott
Seattle Times Bans Sports Reporters From KJR-950, Citing Station’s ‘Off-Color, Sexist Commentary’ The paper's sports reporters have appeared regularly on the station. Media fight? Michael Rietmulder
The Must List: Bumbershoot, Bigfoot Convention and PAX West Your guide to Seattle's hottest events. If Bigfoot is real, squatch buffs might get to the bottom of the Northwest legend this weekend. Danny Sullivan and Callie Little
The Absurdity of Seattle’s Most Maddening Intersections in One Brilliant Piece of Viral Art Our frustrating intersections are actually quite beautiful. Social media erupted after artist Peter Gorman posted this on Reddit. Michael Rietmulder
New Seattle Company Wants to Rent You Seahawks Jerseys Rep the Squad is a new Seattle-based subscription service for NFL fans. Browse jerseys from Rep the Squad’s “locker.” Michael Rietmulder
Help Displaced Houston Animals By Drinking Rad Cocktails in Ballard No Bones Beach Club is kicking a portion of its sales to a Texas animal rescue. No Bones’ tiki drinks will make you feel even better knowing some of your cash goes toward a good cause. Danny Sullivan
New Late-Night Dessert Bar Will Bring Stunning Sweets to Capitol Hill Tarts so good you'll want to eat them sober, too. This key lime tart is the stuff of a sweet-tooth’s dream: sweet and tart and just salty enough. Chelsea Lin
SoDo Sports and Beer Bar Opens Bellevue Pub, But With More Quinoa Kale and chili cheese waffle fries converge the new Henry's Tavern location in Lincoln Square. Bellevue just got beerier. Megan Lamb
These New Grown-Up Dormitories Are One Way to Beat the Seattle Freeze The unique dwelling arrangements can help neighbors connect to form a community. Continuous balconies at Capitol Hill Urban Cohousing allow for plenty of interaction between neighbors Stephen Strom
After Racial Burrito Controversy, ‘Offensive’ Portland Taco Festival Canceled Last weekend's Portland Taco Festival was battered with a number of criticisms. Mexican food is at the center of another Portland controversy. Michael Rietmulder
Immigrants From Across the World Bring Family Recipes to This New Kent Restaurant Project Feast’s Ubuntu Street Café serves global flavor while providing job training for new Americans. Lunch at Ubuntu Street Café. Chelsea Lin
A Washington Area Better Known for Jet Skis Has Become a Legit Wine Region Taste your way through Lake Chelan’s emerging wineries on an electric bike. The vineyards surrounding Nefarious Cellars. Jess Thomson
