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Rise and shine, Seattle!
Before we get into today’s email… I’m excited to share that we quietly launched BaseLocal Business last week, and 400+ businesses have already signed up 🥹 If you own or manage a local business and want to see what the platform’s all about, you can sign up for free in less than five minutes (if you haven’t already).
We launched the platform to make it easier for the community to connect with local businesses in a meaningful way that benefits everyone… and so far it’s going great.
So I just wanted to say THANK YOU to each and every one of you for being here and helping us make this newsletter better every day.
— Cait Baker
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📰 In the news
Plan your visit accordingly: Many Seattle Parks and Recreation facilities are closed today, Jan. 19, for Martin Luther King Jr. Day, while select locations and services remain open with regular hours across the city — see what’s open and closed.
Airport-wide connectivity upgrade: Seattle-Tacoma International Airport has selected Boldyn Networks to design, build, and manage a new 5G system, boosting coverage across terminals, concourses, and parking for more than 50 million annual passengers — get all the details.
EV charging changes ahead: Seattle City Light’s two-charger station by West Seattle Bowl closed last week for replacements, with a full-site overhaul planned later this year. Morgan Junction’s eight-charger lot remains in pre-construction — get closure and upgrade details.
Compare rates for free: The national average for car insurance is around $175 per month. Paying more than that? Same, so I did some shopping around and ended up cutting my premium in half. If you haven’t checked in a while, you’re probably overpaying too — here’s the comparison tool I used.
Gold & silver are hot: Gold just had its best year since 1979. Silver did even better, climbing nearly 150% in 2025… and analysts expect the momentum to continue. If you’re curious about adding precious metals to your portfolio as a market hedge, American Hartford has a helpful guide that covers everything you need to know. It’s free — and definitely worth a read.
*We do our best to avoid paywalled articles. If any slip through, let me know which ones and I’ll permanently remove them from our source list!
Highlights this week:
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🫶 We got your back
A fresh concept unfolds: Phinney Ridge is getting a new spot from Brian Clevenger’s General Harvest. Autumn Seattle closed on January 17, and its space will become G.H. Pasta & Pizza with housemade pastas and 12-inch sourdough pizzas. The concept aims for a broader crowd while honoring Autumn’s pasta legacy. Get all the details.
Lashes without the fuss: Whether you want subtle flutter or full glam, Lash delivers meticulous, lash‑by‑lash artistry from licensed pros trained in‑house, who actually listen. Wake up looking beautifully put together, then get on with your day… no fuss.
Top off your look: A Pike Place fixture since 1949, Eclipse Hat Shop sells Borsalino and Stetson, and hand-blocks custom fedoras. They revive tired lids with careful cleaning and reblocking… ideal for beanies ready to graduate to brims with real personality.
A new haircare solution: My hair’s been thinning and I’ve been quietly ignoring it, hoping it’ll fix itself. Plot twist… it hasn’t. When I finally started looking into what I should do, there were so many options I didn’t know where to start. I stumbled on Keranique, and its simplicity really sold me. One kit, no pills, no choosing products, and no confusion whatsoever. It’s also on sale with a money-back guarantee (although I doubt you’ll need it).
An emergency vet visit could cost you $7,000+ (ask me how I know 🙃). From the initial fee just to be seen to x-rays, surgery, medicine, and aftercare, it adds up quicker than a chew toy turns into a crime scene. The good news? You could get up to 90% cash back on your vet bill with this pet insurance plan.
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📆 Around town this week
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All events are subject to change without notice. Always check official event pages for the most up to date information.
🤝 MLK Day of Service @ Salmon Creek Park | Monday (1/19) at 1:30 PM – If you’ve been waiting for a sign to swap doomscrolling for good deeds, MLK Day has you covered at Salmon Creek Park. We’re yanking ivy, saving trees, and snacking like champs. Free, family friendly, tools provided, muddy shoes encouraged. Register: https://burien.greencitypartnerships.org/event/447
🌿 Intro to Herbalism: Building Your Herbal Apothecary @ Mountain Rose Herbs | Wednesday (1/21) at 4:00 PM – If your spice rack is starting to look like a medicine cabinet, this one’s for you. Clinical herbalist Cassidy Moss covers approachable herbs, how they work, and how to stock a home apothecary, so you can trade mystery pills for plants, and feel pleasantly self-sufficient.
🍜 Create Classic Japanese Ramen @ Great Notion | Wednesday (1/21) at 6:00 PM – Chef Washington is guiding a hands-on ramen class, from shoyu and miso bases to tender pork, jammy eggs, and aromatic herbs. Retire the pantry packet, learn the real techniques, and bring home bowls you can actually brag about, quietly, over a second helping.
🍻 Beyond Wine: Raising a Glass with Metier Brewing @ WeRise Wines | Thursday (1/22) at 5:30 PM – Grab a stool and meet Rodney Hines, the mind behind Métier Brewing, Washington State’s first Black-owned brewery. WeRise is pouring a curated flight, and you get real conversation with the founder, not just tasting notes. Consider it beer school, minus the homework.
🎨 Preschool: Mini Artists + Grown-Ups Winter Wonderland & Cozy Crafts @ Squirrelly Art Studio + Gift Workshop | Friday (1/23) at 9:30 AM – Whether your mini Picasso loves puffy paint or the sensory tub, this winter-themed open studio delivers sparkly snow art, cozy textures, icy watercolors, favorite stations, and fresh mini-themes each week. You get quality time and coffee, they get fine motor wins. $35, sibling discount.
❤ Glassybaby Heart Glassblowing @ Glassybaby Madrona | Friday (1/23) at 4:00 PM – Craving a sanctioned play-with-fire moment? At the Madrona hot shop, pick your colors and craft a heart bowl or paperweight with pros. Solo 20-minute sessions, tickets in advance, ages 12+, closed-toe shoes, then wait a few days while your masterpiece cools.
📚 David Guterson — ‘Evelyn in Transit’ @ Third Place Books | Friday (1/23) at 7:00 PM – Snow Falling on Cedars author David Guterson hits Third Place Books Lake Forest Park to talk Evelyn in Transit, where the American West meets Tibet and a kid may be a reincarnated lama. Free, with Q&A, and you can RSVP if you like being prepared.
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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📻 Seattle report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 51°F – Low: 34°F – Precip: 0%
Sunny. High near 51, with temperatures falling to around 47 in the afternoon. North wind around 3 mph. Later: Partly cloudy, with a low around 34. North northeast wind around 2 mph.
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Tomorrow – High: 48°F – Low: 36°F – Precip: 0%
Partly sunny, with a high near 48. North wind around 5 mph. Later: Partly cloudy, with a low around 36. North northeast wind around 3 mph.
This house is wild
Designed by Bob Maloney in 2001, this Denny Blaine residence blends modern function with classic character. A shingled exterior, archways, a paneled library, fine moldings, and a stone balcony frame Lake Washington and Bellevue skyline views. Four fireplaces add warmth across an open plan for gatherings of any size. The primary suite is a standout, serene and expansive.
Indoor and outdoor living flows through a welcoming kitchen and family room, a sun room, and spaces for work and play including a home office, gym, and recreation room. Meticulous care and sizeable landscaped grounds ensure privacy, with a choice location near Leschi, Madrona, and Madison Park.
Take a peek inside →
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