Hot Cakes’ Dark Decadence is the cake that started it all, originally sold at various farmers markets in the Seattle area, and it’s the one you should order. This cake is made up of deep, velvety Theo chocolate and dry-burned caramel, served alongside vanilla ice cream that’s topped with nib toffee. What dessert is Seattle …
Last month, they got about 70 complaints from customers about conditions of trains and safety issues. They said the number is slightly up compared to last year. According to Sound Transit, there have been 27 physical passenger assaults on Link light rail trains so far this year. Last year, there were 84 total. Is it …
In addition to cash, Seattle Center Monorail accepts debit/credit cards, ORCA card, Apple Pay, and Google Pay. There’s a $1.50 minimum purchase amount to pay by credit card. We accept ORCA transfers, but we will not accept paper transfers. How much does it cost to ride Seattle Monorail? Monorail Ticket Rates: Adults: $3.00. Youths (ages …
Yes, generally speaking riding Link is safe at all hours. There are some privately contracted security guards in tunnel station stops and on board at times. There is also an intercom to contact the train driver (located towards the center of the car where wheelchair / accessible riders park their chairs. Is the light rail …
There’s no getting around the fact that Seattle is, for a large and densely populated city, very car-dependent. Just look at per capita number of cars. We have 460,000 cars for a population of about 750,000. That pencils out to 610 cars for every 1,000 residents. What percent of Seattle owns a car? 81%When it …
Pacific Northwest winters are projected to become warmer and wetter, and summers warmer and drier. That means more rain than snow falling on the Cascade Mountains and eventually more prolonged periods of drought. It also likely means changing forests, stressed salmon habitat, and even wildfires. Will Seattle have a hot summer 2022? After one of …
Current Rates Material(s) in Load Minimum Charge Per Ton Rate Recyclables Only no charge no charge Garbage $33 per trip $157 per ton ($33 minimum charge covers up to 420 lbs.) Clean Yard Waste $23 per trip $119 per ton ($23 minimum charge covers up to 380 lbs.) Clean Wood Waste $22 per trip $119 …
If you have been to Seattle in the last 25 months, you’ll know firsthand the litter problem that is plaguing the city due to homelessness policies that the City Council has enacted. Why is there so much litter in Washington state? Careless drivers, unsecured loads and garbage spilling from roadside homeless encampments are the leading …
Recent census data, which I’ve reported on in my column, showed both Seattle and King County had a slight loss of population from 2020 to 2021, but data from the Washington Office of Financial Management (OFM), which I’ve also written about, showed modest growth in both the county and Seattle. Is Seattle population declining? It …
Fremont. If you love a vibrant area where it’s easy to stay active, Fremont is the Seattle neighborhood for you. The majority of the housing options are rentals, including various large apartment complexes perfect for singles and young professionals new to the area. What is the hippest neighborhood in Seattle? The Coolest Neighborhoods in Seattle …
Summer occurs in the hemisphere tilted toward the sun, and winter occurs in the hemisphere tilted away from the sun. The Northern Hemisphere is currently tilted away from the sun, hence we experience winter. Now that it’s officially winter, each day will grow longer and the nights shorter until the summer solstice. Are days longer …
The urban pulse of Seattle offers a plethora of nightlife options. Roughly a 15-mile drive or 40-minute Link light rail ride from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, downtown is home to sleek skyscrapers, historic buildings, and a vibrant retail and restaurant scene. Is Seattle a lively city? Whatever the case, people who move to Seattle often claim …
June 21 is the summer solstice, the longest day and shortest night of the year in the Northern Hemisphere. The 2022 summer solstice arrives at 5:14 a.m. Eastern time. What is the darkest day of the year in Seattle? December 21, 2022The December solstice (winter solstice) in Seattle is at 1:48 pm on Wednesday, December …
With Seattle’s close proximity to the Pacific Ocean, the clean air blowing onshore has limited pollution, meaning the West Coast is actually an ideal location for sunsets. Why does the sun feel hotter in Seattle? This is simply a function of the angle of solar rays striking the Earth. At high latitudes, solar radiation is …
Indoor tracks The University of Washington’s Dempsey Indoor Practice Facility isn’t open to the public during the school year, but North Seattle College’s Roy Flores Wellness Center has an indoor track that members of the public can use with the purchase of a $34 monthly membership ($100 per quarter). How can I spend a rainy …