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Alina Hunter-Grah

Senior Newsletter Editor, SEAtoday

Alina is based in Seattle, WA, but grew up in Clarksville, TN. She has 5+ years of professional journalism experience, but also spent a stint working for public transit in Nashville, TN. You’re likely to find her cruising local beaches for rocks or sailing her 1970s laser when the weather is warm.

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20 interesting facts about Dallas
We’re bringing you 20 fun facts about the Big D, so you’ll want to quiz yourself whether you’re a trivia fiend or local enthusiast.
August 4, 2025
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Alina Hunter-Grah
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Culture
Restaurant Roundup: New and coming-soon restaurants in Dallas
Dining in Dallas is always a fresh experience, with new restaurants popping up all the time — and more on the way.
July 22, 2025
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Alina Hunter-Grah
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8 local adult birthday party ideas
It’s your birthday, you can party if you want to.
July 21, 2025
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
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Culture
Save the Dates: 18 big events coming to Portland in 2025
Whew, 2025 is shaping up to be an eventful year in Rose City.
June 23, 2025
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Ben McBee
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How and where to commemorate Juneteenth in Dallas
Join city leaders and community members in commemorating Juneteenth with these local events in Dallas.
June 11, 2025
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Alina Hunter-Grah
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Go Out and Play: Kid-Friendly Activities in Seattle
We’re highlighting the best kid-friendly activities that Seattle has to offer — complete with art classes, animal encounters, and outdoor fun.
May 29, 2025
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Dylan Aycock
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Travel and Outdoors
10 ways to enjoy nice weather in Seattle
When you find yourself suddenly with a free afternoon on a beautiful Seattle summer day, here are some quick ways to get outdoors and bask in our rarely seen sun.
May 21, 2025
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Alina Hunter-Grah
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Culture
Dips, Daquiris, and (in)Doors: 3 Tips to keep Dallasites from Drying Out
When the 100°+ temperatures start to get to you, here are three ways to stay cool around Dallas — from snow cones to swimming pools.
May 21, 2025
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Alina Hunter-Grah
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Business
Small Business Week 2025: Q+A with Dog On K9 Academy
Happy Small Business Week, Seattle. We’d like you to meet Dog On K9 Academy, a local dog care service that’s here to help get your pup the walk, training, or outdoor adventure they need.
May 19, 2025
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Alina Hunter-Grah
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Business
Small Business Week 2025: Q+A with Comeunity PDX
Meet Comeunity PDX, a Portland retailer that showcases locally made goods and then puts a portion of every one of its sales back into the community nonprofits.
May 16, 2025
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Alina Hunter-Grah
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Business
Small Business Week 2025: Q+A with Fibonacci Plants
Meet Pro Time Lawn Seed, a Portland lawnscaping company that aims to help you create a lawn that is beautiful and eco-friendly.
May 16, 2025
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Alina Hunter-Grah
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Portland Trail Blazers up for sale
The Portland Trail Blazers have been put up for sale by the Paul Allen Estate, a move requested in the previous Microsoft founder’s will. Let’s talk about the need to knows for this big headline.
May 14, 2025
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Alina Hunter-Grah
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Tourism and Hospitality
Adult birthday party ideas that take the cake
Don’t let the kids have all of the fun — plan a birthday party for the adult in your life that will make their inner child jump with glee.
May 7, 2025
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Alina Hunter-Grah
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Business
Small Business Week 2025: Q+A with Seattle Chainstitch Massacre
Happy Small Business Week, Seattle. We’d like you to meet Seattle Chainstitch Massacre, a local clothing retailer specialized in customized embroidery.
May 6, 2025
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Alina Hunter-Grah
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Business
Small Business Week 2025: A Q+A with Pro Time Lawn Seed
Meet Pro Time Lawn Seed, a Portland lawnscaping company that aims to help you create a lawn that is beautiful and eco-friendly.
May 6, 2025
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Alina Hunter-Grah
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Small Business Week 2025: A Q+A with skincare business Enid b.
Happy Small Business Week, Dallas. We’d like you to meet Enid b., a local skincare company inspired by its owner’s Jamaican roots.
May 6, 2025
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Alina Hunter-Grah
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Late night activities in Seattle
We’re not always in the mood for a bar on a Friday night, so check out these other late night activities when you’re itching for some night life.
April 28, 2025
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Alina Hunter-Grah
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What to buy for parents: Your 2025 gift guide for Mother’s Day and Father’s Day
Including Oprah’s favorite eye mask and a No. 1 best-selling beard trimmer.
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A few gifts overlaid on a patchwork background, including a Carharrt lunch box and a jewelry dish.
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What to buy for parents: Your 2025 gift guide for Mother’s Day and Father’s Day
Including Oprah’s favorite eye mask and a No. 1 best-selling beard trimmer.
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Culture
2026 FIFA World Cup unveils Fort Worth artist’s Dallas host city poster
The poster, designed by Fort Worth artist Matt Cliff, captures the aesthetic of both Dallas and Fort Worth, as well as several city icons ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
April 17, 2025
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Alina Hunter-Grah
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Culture
Seattle food inventions that changed the game
From crispy apples to Cinnabon, these local creations went big beyond city limits.
April 14, 2025
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Alina Hunter-Grah
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Dallas-based Colossal Bioscience resurrects the dire wolf with adorable success
The local company has resurrected the dire wolf as it continues down its journey to finding a way to protect the world’s keystone species.
April 8, 2025
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Alina Hunter-Grah
The FIFA World Cup Host City poster for Seattle features an orca tail coming out of the Elliott Bay designed using an Indigenous art style. The city's skyline sits far off in the background while a Washington State Ferry cruises into sight on the righthand side. A white illustration of Mt. Rainier crowns the orca tail, while a soccer ball flies over the tail like the whale has just kicked the ball. The entire poster is colored with a mix of varying shades of green — seafoam, lime, and forest.
Culture
Seattle’s official poster unveiled for the 2026 FIFA World Cup
The poster, designed by local artist Shogo Ota, captures the beauty and several icons of the Pacific Northwest ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
April 7, 2025
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Alina Hunter-Grah
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Travel and Outdoors
Cheryl Chow Parks opens in Rainier Valley
Seattle Parks and Rec will host a ribbon cutting ceremony on Saturday, April 5 for Cheryl Chow Park in Rainier Valley, which features 50+ new trees, an open lawn, and play equipment.
April 1, 2025
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Alina Hunter-Grah
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Culture
Free resources from Multnomah County Central Library
Check out an outdoor eco-roof, get homework help, learn a new language, and more.
April 1, 2025
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Alina Hunter-Grah
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Seattle happy hour deals to quench your thirst
Go bargain hunting with our Seattle happy hour guide, which highlights drink specials and food discounts throughout the city.
March 28, 2025
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Alina Hunter-Grah
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Culture
Save the dates: 15 big events coming to Dallas in 2025
Whew, it’s shaping up to be quite the year in the Big D.
March 27, 2025
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Alina Hunter-Grah
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Travel and Outdoors
Go green and check out these Portland Earth Day events
Turns out it’s easy being green at these local Earth Day events that include a ladybug releasing festival, a day at the Issaquah Salmon Hatchery, and more.
March 26, 2025
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Alina Hunter-Grah
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Travel and Outdoors
Go green and check out these Seattle Earth Day events
Turns out it’s easy being green at these local Earth Day events that include a ladybug releasing festival, a day at the Issaquah Salmon Hatchery, and more.
March 25, 2025
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Alina Hunter-Grah
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How to register to vote in San Antonio
Where and when you need to register by to participate in the May General Election
March 19, 2025
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Nicholas Caballero
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