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Gabe Guarente

Senior City Editor

Gabe is based in Seattle (originally from New Jersey), and has previously been a food writer at Eater, a sports reporter, and a YA graphic novelist. You’ll probably find him scouting out the latest restaurant in town on the weekends, or strolling around the streets of White Center with his feisty pup, Armando.

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City
Seattle will get a new area code as 206 numbers run low
Say hello to 564.
June 19, 2023
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A rendering of a space at Seattle's Mutual Life building converted into a wood-accented bedroom
City
Seattle design firms envision how offices can turn into housing
Hybrid Architecture won a recent competition for the most intriguing idea.
June 15, 2023
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Three dogs on leashes in the woods look toward the camera.
City
Seattle Parks & Rec releases dog park expansion study results
There are nine potential off-leash spots under consideration.
June 14, 2023
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The City of Seattle's flag with a wavy design surrounding a portrait of Chief Seattle and the words "City of Goodwill" (colors are teal and white)
City
Taking a close look at Seattle’s official city flag
It was created for the Goodwill Games in 1990.
June 13, 2023
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City
Egg spill on Bellevue road: Did they actually cook?
A state trooper wondered about the mess.
June 7, 2023
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Culture
Museum of Flight unveils its ‘Art + Flight’ exhibition
The showcase highlights the region’s aerospace connection with works from 30+ artists.
June 7, 2023
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Gabe Guarente
A view of Seattle's Pacific ScieA view of the Pacific Science Center arches in Seattle Center with a tree-lined pathway in the foreground.
City
10 places to take a graduation photo in Seattle
Smile and say cheese, grads
June 6, 2023
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Four people on a boat fish in the Puget Sound with a view of a mountain behind them.
Culture
Where to go fishing around Seattle
You may not even need a car.
June 5, 2023
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A view of the Amazon spheres and Amazon's primary corporate headquarters in Seattle on Terry Avenue.
City
Seattle Chamber of Commerce finishes survey about back-to-office policies
Many companies are all-in on the hybrid work model.
June 1, 2023
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Gabe Guarente
The members of Chaotic Noise Marching Corp. playing their brass instruments on the street — some members are laying down.
Culture
Chaotic Noise Marching Corps may be Seattle’s wildest band
The longtime ‘renegade’ marching band will play with similar groups at Honk! Fest West.
June 1, 2023
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Gabe Guarente
A streetcar in Seattle's Pioneer Square against the backdrop of a sunset
City
Seattle starts up talk of a new streetcar line again
Mayor Bruce Harrell calls the renewed idea for downtown transit a “Culture Connector.”
May 30, 2023
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Gabe Guarente
These beef roasts wrapped in beef fat from Beast & Cleaver are a must-try.
Culture
15 butchers, BBQ spots, and premium sauces in Seattle, WA
They’ve all got the meats (and condiments)
May 27, 2023
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Gabe Guarente
A red cedar in Seattle, WA
City
Seattle City Council passes new tree protection ordinance
The Council said it would protect up to 10x the number of trees as the previous ordinance.
May 24, 2023
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Gabe Guarente
A box of JuliO's — the official cereal of Mariners star Julio Rodríguez — on a kitchen counter.
Culture
We tried Julio Rodríguez’s new cereal JuliO’s
It’s packed with sugar and star power.
May 22, 2023
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Gabe Guarente
Three hosts at 91.3 KBCS's Hawaii Radio Connection wearing Hawaiian shirts with the station's logo in the background.
Culture
How Hawaii Radio Connection spreads the aloha around Seattle
Its locally produced music and talk shows have been going strong since the 90s.
May 22, 2023
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Gabe Guarente
Marination's Big Blue food truck sits in a garage at South Seattle College
Business
Marination donates two food trucks to South Seattle College
They’ll now help educate culinary students and future mechanics.
May 18, 2023
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Gabe Guarente
Jewell Loyd of the Seattle Storm shows off her jersey against a green background.
Culture
Seattle Storm’s forecast for the 2023 season
Here’s a glossary of phrases fans need to know.
May 18, 2023
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Gabe Guarente
A wooden boat on a float with several passengers inside waving Norway flags
Culture
Norway’s Syttende Mai celebration arrives in Ballard
The annual 17th of May parade travels down the heart of the neighborhood.
May 16, 2023
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Gabe Guarente
Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell poses with kids and other volunteers wearing blue One Seattle t-shirts in a field.
City
Where to volunteer during One Seattle Day of Service
The second annual, citywide event happens on Saturday, May 20.
May 16, 2023
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Gabe Guarente
Bill Nye holds up a globe and a glass of water while performing a demonstration at a Water Department Water Treatment Pilot Plant in 2002
Culture
Bill Nye the Science Guy returns to city that made him a star
Seattleites may remember Bill from his appearances on ‘Almost Live!’ back in the day.
May 12, 2023
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Gabe Guarente
The front of Glo's diner at its new location in Seattle, with the neon sign under a light wood-plank overhang
Food
Exciting new restaurant moves in Seattle
Glo’s and Watson’s Counter are the latest to find new locations.
May 12, 2023
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Gabe Guarente
The stage at Comedy/Bar in the Capitol Hill neighborhood of Seattle with a female comic on the mic and green balloons in the background
Culture
Guide to Seattle’s funniest comedy venues and events
Let’s yuk it up.
May 10, 2023
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Gabe Guarente
A view of bees in a hive with a man wearing a beekeeper outfit watching them go to work
City
Bellevue’s Kelsey Creek Farm gets a new beehive
It joins several other educational bee programs in the area.
May 10, 2023
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Gabe Guarente
A view of the massive sinkhole that appeared in the Ravenna neighborhood of Seattle in November, 1957
City
Remembering the giant sinkhole that swallowed part of Ravenna
Here’s how such a deep chasm formed one night in 1957.
May 8, 2023
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Gabe Guarente
Two women and two girls ride bikes together on a sunny street.
Culture
How to celebrate Bike Everywhere Month in Seattle
Start your pedaling with guides, co-rides, a film fest, and more.
May 4, 2023
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Gabe Guarente
A view of the Amazon spheres and Amazon's primary corporate headquarters in Seattle on Terry Avenue.
Culture
Eat, drink, and play guide for returning downtown commuters
Local businesses are getting a lot busier with Amazon and other tech employees going back to the office.
May 4, 2023
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Gabe Guarente
A view of the Fremont Troll under the Fremont Bridge on a sunny day
Culture
Seattle Rep’s ‘Lydia and the Troll’ is a local myth-making show
A new musical re-imagines a famous Fremont landmark.
May 2, 2023
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Gabe Guarente
A little girl pours out water containing small salmon fry into a large basin
Seattle students raise baby fish for Salmon in the Schools
The students release salmon fry into local creeks each spring.
May 2, 2023
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Gabe Guarente
Someone holds up a paper cup from Espresso Vivace with the shop's coffee stand on Broadway East in Seattle in the background
Business
Espresso Vivace closes its Capitol Hill sidewalk cafe
It’s been a mainstay of Broadway for more than three decades.
April 30, 2023
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Gabe Guarente
The Soul Pole in Seattle stands to the left of the Douglass-Truth Seattle Public Library branch's tan brick building.
City
Central District’s Soul Pole celebrates 50th anniversary
It’s still standing tall and proud.
April 26, 2023
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