Seattle

Seattle Alerts

Alert

blue

Get smarter, faster on what matters in Seattle with Melissa Santos and Christine Clarridge.

Axios Seattle

Standard

A daily look at the most significant and interesting stories affecting Seattle.

Axios Seattle Thought Bubble

Thought Bubble

Axios Seattle Partners

Seattle Members

Membership

Seattle opens residential areas to small cafes, corner markets

New zoning rules aim to boost walkability and support local shops across Seattle neighborhoods.

News

Seattle now allows small cafes and markets throughout residential neighborhoods, ending decades-old zoning rules that <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="largely banned" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/seattle/2025/02/10/neighborhood-cafe-law-washington-state" data-vars-content-id="692b0cd2-15f9-49ba-bd6c-109786ba15c5" data-vars-headline="Seattle opens residential areas to small cafes, corner markets" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/seattle/2025/02/10/neighborhood-cafe-law-washington-state" target="_self">largely banned</a> new businesses in those areas.Why it matters: The goal is to create walkable neighborhoods where people can buy groceries, grab a bite to eat or run errands on foot — a strategy that also helps support small local retailers, Seattle City Council president Joy Hollingsworth told Axios.

Washington eyes limits on license plate data

The bipartisan bill would require agencies to delete most plate scans within 21 days.

Washington state lawmakers are advancing a bill that would set the state&#x27;s first ground rules for regulating <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="automated license plate readers" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/seattle/2025/10/14/seattle-surveillance-technology-cameras-license-plates-cctv" data-vars-content-id="7cf12eba-a5c5-4fe9-b1d7-0afad57022da" data-vars-headline="Washington eyes limits on license plate data" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/seattle/2025/10/14/seattle-surveillance-technology-cameras-license-plates-cctv" target="_self">automated license plate readers</a> (ALPR).Why it matters: Washington has positioned itself as a <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="safe haven" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/seattle/2025/10/14/washington-surveillance-data-ice-abortion-immigrants-rights" data-vars-content-id="7cf12eba-a5c5-4fe9-b1d7-0afad57022da" data-vars-headline="Washington eyes limits on license plate data" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/seattle/2025/10/14/washington-surveillance-data-ice-abortion-immigrants-rights" target="_self">safe haven</a> for <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="immigrants" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/seattle/2025/08/19/ferguson-rejects-doj-sanctuary-law-threat-immigrants" data-vars-content-id="7cf12eba-a5c5-4fe9-b1d7-0afad57022da" data-vars-headline="Washington eyes limits on license plate data" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/seattle/2025/08/19/ferguson-rejects-doj-sanctuary-law-threat-immigrants" target="_self">immigrants</a>, <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="abortion patients" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/seattle/2023/03/06/washington-state-abortion-protections-patients-doctors-data" data-vars-content-id="7cf12eba-a5c5-4fe9-b1d7-0afad57022da" data-vars-headline="Washington eyes limits on license plate data" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/seattle/2023/03/06/washington-state-abortion-protections-patients-doctors-data" target="_self">abortion patients</a> and those seeking <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="gender-affirming care" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2023/03/28/washington-state-transgender-healthcare" data-vars-content-id="7cf12eba-a5c5-4fe9-b1d7-0afad57022da" data-vars-headline="Washington eyes limits on license plate data" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2023/03/28/washington-state-transgender-healthcare" target="_self">gender-affirming care</a>, but privacy advocates warn these protections and others <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="can ring hollow" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/seattle/2025/10/14/washington-surveillance-data-ice-abortion-immigrants-rights" data-vars-content-id="7cf12eba-a5c5-4fe9-b1d7-0afad57022da" data-vars-headline="Washington eyes limits on license plate data" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/seattle/2025/10/14/washington-surveillance-data-ice-abortion-immigrants-rights" target="_self">can ring hollow</a> when surveillance data is tapped by federal or out-of-state agencies.

Hilary Knight sets 2 Olympic records in U.S. gold win

The Seattle Torrent captain's 15th Olympic goal tied the game and helped lift the U.S. past Canada.

Sports

Seattle Torrent captain <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Hilary Knight" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/seattle/2026/02/10/washington-olympians-milan-cortina-seattle-hockey-speed-skating" data-vars-content-id="b57894ec-23bb-4e1b-b035-30873f5515dd" data-vars-headline="Hilary Knight sets 2 Olympic records in U.S. gold win" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/seattle/2026/02/10/washington-olympians-milan-cortina-seattle-hockey-speed-skating" target="_self">Hilary Knight</a> set two U.S. Olympic records Thursday while leading the U.S. women&#x27;s hockey team to a gold medal win over Canada.Zoom in: Knight, Team USA&#x27;s captain, scored a <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="late tying goal" data-vars-click-url="https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/olympics/2026/02/19/hilary-knight-us-record-olympics-womens-hockey-goals/88584567007/" data-vars-content-id="b57894ec-23bb-4e1b-b035-30873f5515dd" data-vars-headline="Hilary Knight sets 2 Olympic records in U.S. gold win" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/olympics/2026/02/19/hilary-knight-us-record-olympics-womens-hockey-goals/88584567007/" target="_blank">late tying goal</a> that sent the championship game into overtime and helped lift the U.S. to a 2-1 victory.

The Seattle Seahawks are being put up for sale

The sale aligns with late owner Paul Allen's directive to sell his sports holdings, the team says.

Fresh off a <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Super Bowl victory" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/seattle/2026/02/09/super-bowl-lx-results-seahawks-patriots" data-vars-content-id="8fc35250-0034-455e-ba4c-7eb4c4c3dd0b" data-vars-headline="The Seattle Seahawks are being put up for sale" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/seattle/2026/02/09/super-bowl-lx-results-seahawks-patriots" target="_self">Super Bowl victory</a>, the Seattle Seahawks are being put up for sale, the team <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="announced Wednesday." data-vars-click-url="https://www.seahawks.com/news/estate-of-paul-g-allen-begins-sale-process-for-seattle-seahawks" data-vars-content-id="8fc35250-0034-455e-ba4c-7eb4c4c3dd0b" data-vars-headline="The Seattle Seahawks are being put up for sale" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.seahawks.com/news/estate-of-paul-g-allen-begins-sale-process-for-seattle-seahawks" target="_blank">announced Wednesday.</a>The big picture: Selling the team aligns with directions laid out by late Seahawks owner Paul Allen, whose estate continues to own the team, the Seahawks said in Wednesday&#x27;s announcement.

Seattle artisan expands with custom hat bar

Hoyle joins a small group of local milliners keeping Seattle's hat-making craft alive.

Michael Patrick Hoyle makes hats that are built to stay put in a Seattle windstorm.Why it matters: In a rainy, gusty city where many locals refuse to carry <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="umbrellas" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/seattle/2025/01/02/umbrella-rain-debate" data-vars-content-id="257a8793-5d2d-4447-8863-35ad489c28f7" data-vars-headline="Seattle artisan expands with custom hat bar" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/seattle/2025/01/02/umbrella-rain-debate" target="_self">umbrellas</a>, a well-fitted hat isn&#x27;t just fashion; it&#x27;s function.

Sea-Tac's "S-E-A" rebrand isn't landing well with some locals

Critics say the new airport nickname is clunky and confusing — and a snub to Tacoma.

Seattle area residents flooded our inboxes with reactions to the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="airport&#x27;s push" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/seattle/2026/01/15/sea-tac-airport-really-wants-you-to-stop-calling-it-that" data-vars-content-id="c2842a04-a133-4b4e-9fba-a49000c4c0c4" data-vars-headline="Sea-Tac&#x27;s &quot;S-E-A&quot; rebrand isn&#x27;t landing well with some locals" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/seattle/2026/01/15/sea-tac-airport-really-wants-you-to-stop-calling-it-that" target="_self">airport&#x27;s push</a> to use &quot;SEA&quot; as its preferred shorthand instead of Sea-Tac, with many seeing the new nickname as a snub to Tacoma.The big picture: Many locals see the airport&#x27;s yearslong <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="rebranding effort" data-vars-click-url="https://www.portseattle.org/news/sea-airport-kicks-major-customer-focused-initiatives-and-amenities" data-vars-content-id="c2842a04-a133-4b4e-9fba-a49000c4c0c4" data-vars-headline="Sea-Tac&#x27;s &quot;S-E-A&quot; rebrand isn&#x27;t landing well with some locals" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.portseattle.org/news/sea-airport-kicks-major-customer-focused-initiatives-and-amenities" target="_blank">rebranding effort</a> as dropping part of its identity — and they&#x27;re not taking kindly to it.

Seattle's quirky plant shop goes viral

One Seattle man's blend of humor and heart is turning a Capitol Hill store into a viral refuge.

A series of viral videos by Seattle resident Anthony D&#x27;Alto — better known online as <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Saint Planthony" data-vars-click-url="https://www.instagram.com/saintplanthony/?hl=en" data-vars-content-id="682d707e-0106-4ccc-85a5-5f9c6bb665f8" data-vars-headline="Seattle&#x27;s quirky plant shop goes viral" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.instagram.com/saintplanthony/?hl=en" target="_blank">Saint Planthony</a> — are turning a quirky Capitol Hill plant shop into an unlikely refuge for the politically overwhelmed.Driving the news: His popular TikToks for <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="The Plant Store" data-vars-click-url="https://theplantstore.com/?srsltid=AfmBOopW1YFSIZXdf3wJ3bIzwW8tGfVRje06lwWJW5mDBcUMV6iL-vsi" data-vars-content-id="682d707e-0106-4ccc-85a5-5f9c6bb665f8" data-vars-headline="Seattle&#x27;s quirky plant shop goes viral" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://theplantstore.com/?srsltid=AfmBOopW1YFSIZXdf3wJ3bIzwW8tGfVRje06lwWJW5mDBcUMV6iL-vsi" target="_blank">The Plant Store</a> on Capitol Hill — affectionately nicknamed the &quot;Gay Plant Store&quot; thanks to a cheeky sign out front — blend political exhaustion, pop culture chaos and plant care tips.

Why the Seattle Aquarium's new building looks weathered now

The Ocean Pavilion's siding is changing color — and it's not a design flaw.

<figure><img alt="Curved modern building with wooden slats and large glass window, people walking outside on gray pavement with geometric designs, and a partly cloudy sky overhead." height="3024" id="9f6ff6c5-5e81-4238-8329-a765774fcfb0" src="https://images.axios.com/9VWEbTn2aU2La60g_wDfa47Jhro=/2025/12/02/1764710246113.jpeg" width="4032" srcset="https://images.axios.com/7k5l_6SNtMyJbf3Lzpa4JOTWios=/0x0:4032x3024/1920x1440/2025/12/02/1764710246113.jpeg?w=1920 1920w, https://images.axios.com/9CGiwHx2P8LAF0aPSvyQb9qpIAM=/0x0:4032x3024/1600x1200/2025/12/02/1764710246113.jpeg?w=1600 1600w, https://images.axios.com/M2fDGl56T8raXidU-oyldjjxqvU=/0x0:4032x3024/1366x1024/2025/12/02/1764710246113.jpeg?w=1366 1366w, https://images.axios.com/v_fbAlL1aTSLWZRgBfQVIzh1_eU=/0x0:4032x3024/1024x768/2025/12/02/1764710246113.jpeg?w=1024 1024w, https://images.axios.com/fUghondHP8SDwZzNLvxP55tcqeE=/0x0:4032x3024/768x576/2025/12/02/1764710246113.jpeg?w=768 768w, https://images.axios.com/KFAOgTpxUrncQYVgLpvucqzasqA=/0x0:4032x3024/640x480/2025/12/02/1764710246113.jpeg?w=640 640w, https://images.axios.com/qiMcJzzHBrBTxPJlcFUdDzUV_DU=/0x0:4032x3024/320x240/2025/12/02/1764710246113.jpeg?w=320 320w"/><figcaption>The Seattle Aquarium&#x27;s Ocean Pavilion looks a little grayer than it used to. Officials say that&#x27;s by design. Photo: Melissa Santos/Axios Seattle</figcaption></figure>I couldn&#x27;t help but notice over the past few months that the Seattle Aquarium&#x27;s shiny new building — the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Ocean Pavilion" data-vars-click-url="https://lmnarchitects.com/project/seattle-aquarium-ocean-pavilion#gallery-grid-22" data-vars-content-id="90cd4bf0-4b54-4a43-919a-61aa93c10402" data-vars-headline="Why the Seattle Aquarium&#x27;s new building looks weathered now" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://lmnarchitects.com/project/seattle-aquarium-ocean-pavilion#gallery-grid-22" target="_blank">Ocean Pavilion</a>, which opened last year — isn&#x27;t looking quite so shiny anymore.<ul><li>The wooden siding, once smoother and more golden-toned, now appears worn and gray in many areas.</li></ul>

Seattle pets (including grumpy cats) dress up for Halloween

They don't want to be here, but we're here for it.

Culture

<figure><img alt="Orange cat lying on a brown leather surface wearing a pastel rainbow fluffy unicorn costume with a shiny silver horn and tail, in a cozy living room with stone fireplace and wooden shelves." height="2777" id="86855e3a-026e-4465-bb04-505cac7765b4" src="https://images.axios.com/K2T8QNvlJAXukZsa1jz1nHB4sS4=/2025/10/29/1761768984321.jpeg" width="3479"/><figcaption>Bob, a 12-year-old Himalayan, is unamused by his unicorn costume. Photo courtesy of Patty S.</figcaption></figure>We asked Axios Seattle readers for submissions of their pets dressed in their Halloween best. And you didn&#x27;t disappoint!Zoom in: Bob the cat, pictured above, is not feeling the magic of his unicorn costume this year — but we love it. (We believe only his pride was harmed in the taking of this photo.)

Seattle's 5pm sunset starts The Big Dark

The switch to standard time hits especially hard in during the gray, gloomy winter months.

6pm sunsets are so <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="last week" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/newsletters/axios-seattle-cf770a53-88eb-4cc3-8de5-cdff8b956054.html" data-vars-content-id="8d1a782e-424c-47ea-9f51-ce2ad376b2d6" data-vars-headline="Seattle&#x27;s 5pm sunset starts The Big Dark" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/newsletters/axios-seattle-cf770a53-88eb-4cc3-8de5-cdff8b956054.html" target="_self">last week</a>. Come Sunday, it&#x27;ll be dark by 5.Driving the news: Washington, along with <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="most of the U.S." data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2025/10/30/daylight-saving-time-standard-permanent-where" data-vars-content-id="8d1a782e-424c-47ea-9f51-ce2ad376b2d6" data-vars-headline="Seattle&#x27;s 5pm sunset starts The Big Dark" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2025/10/30/daylight-saving-time-standard-permanent-where" target="_self">most of the U.S.</a>, falls back to standard time Nov. 2.

How Humpy the salmon became a Mariners cult icon

A clumsy salmon sparked superstition, celebration and fan anxiety during Seattle's postseason run.

Humpy, a cross-eyed salmon mascot, briefly became a citywide hero during the Seattle Mariners&#x27; <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="historic" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/seattle/2025/10/20/seattle-s-mariners-face-historic-game-7-tonight" data-vars-content-id="19730f7d-e94a-4ded-a7b2-e375d18d34c7" data-vars-headline="How Humpy the salmon became a Mariners cult icon" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/seattle/2025/10/20/seattle-s-mariners-face-historic-game-7-tonight" target="_self">historic</a> postseason <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="run" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/seattle/2025/10/06/seattle-mariners-keep-playoff-hopes-alive" data-vars-content-id="19730f7d-e94a-4ded-a7b2-e375d18d34c7" data-vars-headline="How Humpy the salmon became a Mariners cult icon" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/seattle/2025/10/06/seattle-mariners-keep-playoff-hopes-alive" target="_self">run</a>, which ended Monday with their Game 7 loss to the Toronto Blue Jays.The big picture: Mariners fans are <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="notoriously superstitious" data-vars-click-url="https://komonews.com/news/local/seattle-mariners-fans-energy-superstitions-helping-fuel-october-alcs-run-to-world-series-baseball-mlb-vs-blue-jays-game-7" data-vars-content-id="19730f7d-e94a-4ded-a7b2-e375d18d34c7" data-vars-headline="How Humpy the salmon became a Mariners cult icon" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://komonews.com/news/local/seattle-mariners-fans-energy-superstitions-helping-fuel-october-alcs-run-to-world-series-baseball-mlb-vs-blue-jays-game-7" target="_blank">notoriously superstitious</a> — and the widespread belief that <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Humpy" data-vars-click-url="https://www.si.com/onsi/athlete-lifestyle/business/why-mariners-humpy-the-salmon-has-become-seattle-mlb-playoffs-sensation" data-vars-content-id="19730f7d-e94a-4ded-a7b2-e375d18d34c7" data-vars-headline="How Humpy the salmon became a Mariners cult icon" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.si.com/onsi/athlete-lifestyle/business/why-mariners-humpy-the-salmon-has-become-seattle-mlb-playoffs-sensation" target="_blank">Humpy</a> helped propel the M&#x27;s to their first American League Championship Series in 24 years is just the latest <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="example" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/seattle/2025/09/15/etsy-witch-mariners-win-streak-curse-seattle-baseball" data-vars-content-id="19730f7d-e94a-4ded-a7b2-e375d18d34c7" data-vars-headline="How Humpy the salmon became a Mariners cult icon" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/seattle/2025/09/15/etsy-witch-mariners-win-streak-curse-seattle-baseball" target="_self">example</a>.

New talent debuts at Bellevue Fashion Week

Since its launch, the event has raised $1.4M for local causes.

As fashion month rolls out across New York, Paris and Milan, a new wave of talent is preparing to debut away from those storied runways, right here in Puget Sound.Why it matters: The region may not be a global fashion capital, but T<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="he Bellevue Collection" data-vars-click-url="https://bellevuecollection.com/fashion-week/" data-vars-content-id="64115fef-e62d-4a1a-8b0b-bd48b3a6391f" data-vars-headline="New talent debuts at Bellevue Fashion Week" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://bellevuecollection.com/fashion-week/" target="_blank">he Bellevue Collection</a> is unveiling its first-ever <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="New &amp; Next Student Designer Showcase" data-vars-click-url="https://bellevuecollection.com/fashion-week/new-and-next/" data-vars-content-id="64115fef-e62d-4a1a-8b0b-bd48b3a6391f" data-vars-headline="New talent debuts at Bellevue Fashion Week" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://bellevuecollection.com/fashion-week/new-and-next/" target="_blank">New &amp; Next Student Designer Showcase</a> during the district&#x27;s upcoming Bellevue Fashion Week.

Next-gen designers take stage in Bellevue

From Native beading to performance athleisure, these eight students show where PNW fashion is headed.

Eight emerging designers from Washington and beyond are stepping into the spotlight at Bellevue Fashion Week&#x27;s first-ever New &amp; Next Student Designer Showcase.State of play: All are students at Washington State, Central Washington, Seattle Central or Seattle Pacific, chosen for their design proposals and given mentorship, a stipend and runway experience to debut two original looks.

Fall planting tips for Seattle's green thumbs

September's cooler nights make it prime time to plant and prep your garden.

September&#x27;s cooler nights and chance for rain make early fall <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="prime time" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2024/09/12/herb-gardening-fall-tips" data-vars-content-id="c0fecea8-ca75-464a-b982-517b82fe1f14" data-vars-headline="Fall planting tips for Seattle&#x27;s green thumbs" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2024/09/12/herb-gardening-fall-tips" target="_self">prime time</a> for <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="gardeners&#x27; sweet spot" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2024/09/12/herb-gardening-fall-tips" data-vars-content-id="c0fecea8-ca75-464a-b982-517b82fe1f14" data-vars-headline="Fall planting tips for Seattle&#x27;s green thumbs" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2024/09/12/herb-gardening-fall-tips" target="_self">gardeners&#x27; sweet spot</a> in Seattle.Why it matters: A few fall tasks lock in soil health, support pollinators and reduce next year&#x27;s maintenance, so you can <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="enjoy your garden" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/seattle/2025/03/13/5-healing-herbs-plant-therapy" data-vars-content-id="c0fecea8-ca75-464a-b982-517b82fe1f14" data-vars-headline="Fall planting tips for Seattle&#x27;s green thumbs" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/seattle/2025/03/13/5-healing-herbs-plant-therapy" target="_self">enjoy your garden</a> more with less work.

Culture

Seattle artisan expands with custom hat bar

Tacoma zoo's otter pup captures hearts

Sea-Tac's "S-E-A" rebrand isn't landing well with some locals

Seattle's quirky plant shop goes viral

Seattle's Spotify Wrapped: Kendrick reigns