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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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Street signs show the names of Elliott Way and its honorary title Dzidzilalich on the Seattle Waterfront with local officials looking on
Development
Elevated Elliott Way Waterfront connection will open soon
It now has the honorary name of Dzidzilalich.
April 24, 2023
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A bush full of stinging nettles
Travel and Outdoors
Celebrating nettle season in Seattle
Those stinging suckers make for a tasty dish.
April 20, 2023
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A street in Seattle that shows cones and an arrow directing traffic through a construction area with a white truck in the foreground
City
Seattle tips to keep in mind for Work Zone Awareness Week
Stay safe out there.
April 18, 2023
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A couple in life jackets smile on the deck of the Walla Walla ferry that grounded into Bainbridge Island
Airports and Transportation
Local wedding photographer snaps free pics for stranded ferry passengers
Britt Jezak from Port Orchard found some inspiration during a crisis.
April 18, 2023
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Signs on Climate Pledge Arena show the names and faces of various Seattle Kraken players with a sign in the center that says Stanley Cup Playoffs 2023
Hockey
Seattle Kraken get ready for their first-ever playoff series
This will be intense.
April 14, 2023
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A view of the Seattle skyline on a cloudy day with the Space Needle in the foreground displaying its Astronaut White paint at the top
Space Needle plans going back to Astronaut White paint job
So long, Galaxy Gold
April 14, 2023
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A large shipping vessel that says "Pacific Basin" on its side passes through the Seattle port with mountains in the background.
Development
Mayor proposes land use changes to Seattle’s maritime and industrial areas
There would be protections for companies, some housing, and work spaces for artists.
April 12, 2023
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Shelves and displays full of books at Couth Buzzard Books in Greenwood
Crowdfunding campaign saves Couth Buzzard Books from April closure
The owner is working out how to stay open long-term.
April 12, 2023
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Table Asheville
Food
How to get into popular Asheville restaurants
Patience can be a virtue.
April 11, 2023
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A screenshot from the "Super Mario Bros. Movie" showing Mario sitting on a mushroom field with Princess Peach and Toad.
History
Nintendo’s famed character Mario has Seattle roots
His namesake was Mario Segale, a local contractor who rented space to Nintendo.
April 10, 2023
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The exterior of Tim's Tavern in White Center, Seattle, with a copper corrugated roof and a wooden sign with the bar's name.
Music
Live music venue Tim’s Tavern reopens in White Center
The rockin’ former Greenwood spot has new space to hold concerts and events.
April 6, 2023
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The Smith Tower Observatory Bar with gilded accents on the ceiling and dark wood on the furniture and floors.
Tourism and Hospitality
Smith Tower reveals new movie nights and other events
You can now catch a flick for free at Seattle’s 109-year-old attraction.
April 4, 2023
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The team at Triumph, an aerospace manufacturer and systems developer in Redmond, WA, posing near a banner that says "Dream."
Redmond Space District becomes Eastside city’s official nickname
It speaks to Redmond’s long history of satellite development.
March 31, 2023
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The band Sleater-Kinney playing on stage.
Culture
Bumbershoot announces lineup for its 50th anniversary fest
Sleater-Kinney, Band of Horses, and other local indie icons will take the stage.
March 23, 2023
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People crossing the crosswalk at Yesler Way in Pioneer Square, Seattle on a sunny day
City
20 historic street names in Seattle
Seattle has 150+ years of history. In this guide, we’re diving into the city’s oldest streets and how they got their names.
March 21, 2023
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A lighted, digital floor with a young girl on the left manipulating the shapes with her hand.
Arts
WNDR Museum’s art and tech exhibits arrives in Seattle
You can interact with a light-up floor.
March 21, 2023
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An aerial shot of traffic through San Jose at evening.
City
How to report potholes
We’ve got the 411 on how to use the city’s 311 to fill in those potholes
March 21, 2023
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Cricket pro Harmeet Singh wears a pink suit and holds up a Seattle Orcas cap.
Meet Seattle’s new Major League Cricket team: the Orcas
They will start playing this summer.
March 17, 2023
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A map shows Seattle's Burke-Gilman Trail that runs to Bothell with a gap in Ballard
Airports and Transportation
There’s a new plan to complete Burke-Gilman’s ‘missing link’
It would involve Leary Avenue.
March 15, 2023
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The exterior of Cornish College of the Arts located in the South Lake Union neighborhood of Seattle, WA.
Seattle’s golden Oscar moments revisited
The envelope, please.
March 13, 2023
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A view of the latticed front of the Seattle Public Library's Central Branch.
History
Seattle City of Literature map points out bookish local history
Poetry labs, author homes, and more
March 7, 2023
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A group of dogs walk around the turf at Growlerz in Seattle.
Play
The best spots for your best friend — our favorite dog-friendly places in Seattle
Explore these dog-friendly places in Seattle that span from places to eat, drink, shop, exercise, swim, and stay the night.
March 7, 2023
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The skyline of downtown Seattle with clouds hovering above
Government
How the Seattle design review process works
It’s been around for nearly 30 years.
March 3, 2023
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Someone pours red wine into a glass of a man wearing a gray shirt at Taste Washington
Food
Look for these Taste Washington events in Seattle
Wine, dining, and dancing.
March 3, 2023
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A view of Town Square Park in Burien, WA on a sunny day with tens set up for a festival.
History
Burien celebrates its 30th anniversary
The city south of Seattle became incorporated in 1993.
March 1, 2023
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Crews repair a pothole by smoothing asphalt on Cherry Street in Seattle, WA.
City
How to report potholes in Seattle
Late-winter is unofficially ‘pothole season’
February 23, 2023
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"American Girl" dolls Isabel and Nicki from the brand's "historic collection."
Culture
New American Girl dolls are from 90s-era Seattle
Twins Isabel and Nicki are part of the brand’s ‘historical collection’
February 23, 2023
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A colorful dried eggplant dish topped with basil and yellow peppers
Seattle food fundraiser helps Turkey and Syria relief efforts
There are 75+ businesses participating.
February 21, 2023
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Culture
Meredith Grey says goodbye to Seattle
The ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ doc is moving to Boston to find a cure for Alzheimer’s.
February 21, 2023
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A player on the XFL's Seattle Sea Dragons practices in uniform.
Sports
Seattle’s new XFL team is ready for kickoff
Everyone meet the Sea Dragons.
February 18, 2023
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