Photos: Henna, dancing, and fortune tellers delight locals at SAM’s Diwali Ball

Photos: Scott Disick and kids visit Bellevue's Sugar Factory

Before and After pics show actors' chilling transformation into zombies

Home Grown Trailers are the perfect mix of tiny home and treehouse

A local company is helping adventurous folks explore the outdoors in style. It all came from an idea Corey Weathers had while camping with his wife and kids.We'd been camping over in eastern Washington and camping with kids and as a lot of people know, alw

Get into the Halloween spirit at the zoo's annual Pumpkin Bash

If you’ve never watched a bear play with a pumpkin, you’re not living your best life. Don’t worry – it’s easy to get your life back on track - just visit Woodland Park Zoo on Halloween weekend (October 28-29) for the annual Pumpkin Bash.

The Weekend Report: What's Cookin'

Welcome to the Weekend Report - where we tell you what's up in Seattle this weekend, the things you definitely don't want to miss. Why should we have all the fun at these events? Most of the things we are previewing here, we will be at - so if you see us s

Horror movie fans will love this tribute to terror

If you are a fan of horror movies, a new exhibit at Museum of Pop Culture (MoPOP) might just have you screaming for more.Surrounding me right now are 56, wrapped deceased bodies that you kind of have to push your way through, said Jacob McMurray, Senior Cu

Elizabeth Hurley stops by Seattle on her mission to create a breast cancer free-world

Elizabeth Hurley, the Global Ambassador of The Estée Lauder Companies’ Breast Cancer Campaign partnered with Delta to surprise the people on flights, walking the aisles to distribute pink ribbons that her friend and mentor, the late Evelyn H. Lauder, co-cr

Oxford Saloon is one of the most haunted spots in Washington

Not everyone believes in ghosts, but those who do tell us one of the most haunted places in western Washington is Oxford Saloon in Snohomish, where spirits and spirits co-mingle every night. Oxford Saloon was built in 1890. It's 127 years old. From 1890 to

Hot dog! New study says 34 percent of WA dogs are overweight

Sometimes I am the bearer of bad news and today is one of those days. October, although full of fun and delightful things, is also Pet Obesity Awareness Month. Yes, okay, it can be cutest thing to see a pup with some pudge, but it's not so healthy as it is

RUFFined Spotlight: Kooper the Corgi

Documenting Love: Kelly & Danny's Story

Welcome to our Documenting Love series where we capture people's love stories through photos and the written word. This may be one of our favorite weekly series! Check out the gallery and read the couples love story below. Keep in mind that we ask the coup

Russell Wilson surprises UW students in new Braun ad

What would you do if you were a college student, minding your own business, and suddenly campus security pulls up and says your facial hair is a violation?!I would probably get very offended - until I realized that it was not campus security, but Seahawks

10 weird things on Amazon you didn't know you needed

What did people do before Amazon??

To forestall the flu this season, stop by Bartell Drugs

Though it’s common to talk about “the flu” with nonchalance, influenza is actually a pretty serious illness. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that the flu has resulted in between 140,000 and 710,000 hospitalizations and betwee

P!NK is coming to Seattle in May 2018

She's one of the most talented, bada** singers out there - and she's coming to Seattle next year!The singer just announced she'll be performing at the KeyArena on May 13, 2018 as part of her Beautiful Trauma World Tour. The international pop icon last hit

10 costume ideas to pump your Halloween creativity into overdrive

Do you know what you're going to be yet? Do ya? Do ya?

Photos: Dogs in costume?? Must be October in Seattle...

Photos: Hanging out in Washington's largest Munich-style festhalle

Photos: Imagine Dragons bring their Grammy Award-winning act to KeyArena

The fans were packed in last night (October 6, 2017) to see multi-platinum, Grammy Award-winning band Imagine Dragons take the stage at KeyArena in downtown Seattle.

Sam Smith plans performance at KeyArena on upcoming tour

 Sam Smith fans, mark your calendars!The singer is coming to the KeyArena during his 'The Thrill Of It All' tour.Smith will perform at the Key on September 8, 2018, but kicks off the tour as early as June 18, 2018 at Air Canada Centre in Toronto.The album

Photos: Bellevue Botanical Gardens is one of the prettiest places to see the fall colors

We are huge fans of A R I Z O N A (the band not the state)

The music of A R I Z O N A is as red hot as the state. The three friends from New Jersey just played a sold out concert in Seattle, but only Refined and STAR 101.5 got an exclusive private performance and we were blown away! Zachary Hannah, David Labuguen

The Weekend Report: What's Cookin'

Welcome to the Weekend Report - where we tell you what's up in Seattle this weekend, the things you definitely don't want to miss. Why should we have all the fun at these events? Most of the things we are previewing here, we will be at - so if you see us s

Photos: 18 Pumpkin Spice products you can get online (if you're obsessed)

Follow Now: Meet the most Instagram-famous dogs of Seattle

They have more followers than we could dream of.

3 spooktacularly easy Halloween DIY projects you’ll be dying to try

The scariest time of the year is upon us, and we have some fun ideas from DIY guy Gary Foy that will make your Halloween décor truly terrifying. These ideas use items easy to find at Goodwill so you can scare visitors on a budget, and shopping in second-ha

RUFFined Spotlight: Dottie the English Bulldog

Documenting Love: Shawn and Simone's story

Photographer/blogger/genius Alexandra Celia has devoted her career to documenting love in its purest and most original form - which you'll see in her photos. Every now and then she will share her work with couples: their love story, their commitment, their

Huzzah! Snohomish Tweed Ride dazzles and delights

On a beautiful day along the Centennial Trail in Snohomish, you can expect to find joggers, Lycra-clad cyclists, dog walkers and the occasional horse grazing in a nearby pasture. But recently a group of merry-makers donned their dandiest Edwardian tweed ou

October Book Club Pick: 'Glass Houses'

Refined Reads is a monthly bookclub and partnership between Seattle Refined and University Book Store. Want to be part of it? Sign up here (don't worry, we won't spam you with emails - just alerts to discussion dates, special events and books of the month)

Photos: What's the ultimate pre-game? Partying on a 200-ft Seahawks barge

Photos: Geek Girls, Unite! Thousands swarm downtown Seattle for annual convention

Photos: PROST!!! Oktoberfest in Leavenworth kicked off this weekend

Beers were hoisted and brawts were eaten during the first weekend of Oktoberfest in the Bavarian town of Leavenworth.

Photos: We were Scared to Death at MoPOP’s opening party

The Weekend Report: What's Cookin'

Welcome to the Weekend Report - where we tell you what's up in Seattle this weekend, the things you definitely don't want to miss. Why should we have all the fun at these events? Most of the things we are previewing here, we will be at - so if you see us s

Photos: A step-by-step look at the making of giant pumpkin kegs

Documenting Love: Bailey & Bjorn's Story

Welcome to our Documenting Love series where we capture people's love stories through photos and the written word. This may be one of our favorite weekly series! Check out the gallery and read the couples love story below. Keep in mind that we ask the coup

Macklemore just announced he's expecting baby #2 (and another Seattle concert)

AND THE CROWD GOES WIIIILD. Am I the only one who is so thrilled for Macklemore, Trisha AND Sloane-y?!Macklemore took to his Instagram (which seems to be a trend these days) this morning to announce that his wife, Trisha, is expecting their second child! I

Keeping Up with Karev: Justin Chambers spills secrets from 'Grey's Anatomy' set

We've been talking a ton about Grey's Anatomy this week, in preparation of the premiere of their 14th season. Think about that - 14 seasons! It takes a lot to get through over 300 episodes, plot twists left and right, and cast members dropping in and out l

How you can help save dogs and other pets displaced by recent disasters

Hurricane Harvey in Texas and Hurricane Irma in Florida have caused massive destruction, taking out key infrastructure, obliterating homes and even taking lives. If you have a special place for the furry four-legged victims of these natural disasters, you

Food, Flowers & Feng Shui: 4 Fantastic Local Books Coming Out This Fall

You hear us talking about books a TON, with Refined Reads. But we realize we're kind of ignoring another VERY important sect of books: the non-chapter book! You know; the cookbook, the art book, the coffee table book :)So here is our plea of forgiveness: s

Confirmed: Jesse Williams from 'Grey's Anatomy' is JUST as handsome in person

It's a Grey's Anatomy kind of week over here on Seattle Refined and KOMO News. After waiting weeks, we FINALLY get to talk about some of the coolest interviews we did this summer - when the Grey's Anatomy cast descended upon our great city to shoots scenes

RUFFined Spotlight: Mister B, Ramses & Miss Rose the Abyssinians

Meet the Downtown Abbys: Mister B, Ramses, and Miss Rose the Abyssinians.

We just found the best holiday cards for everyone you know

All I want for Christmas is presents.

Issaquah's version of 'Into The Woods' is packed with hidden messages

What happens after Happily Ever After? That's the fascinating question posed by Into The Woods, the magical Tony-award winning show that's now playing at Issaquah's Village Theater. The Stephen Sondheim masterpiece brings Cinderella, Rapunzel and many of y

5 things we learned from Kevin McKidd of 'Grey's Anatomy'

Earlier this summer, almost the entire cast of ABC's show Grey's Anatomy arrived in Seattle to shoot scenes for their upcoming 14th season the hit show. Yeah, you heard us right - fourteen seasons!Since we're a fellow ABC station, we had the privilege and

Feel the buzz? Seattle named Best Coffee City in America

SEATTLE -- Seattle has a nationwide reputation for being Coffee Town USA, and now a study confirms we're worthy of the crown.WalletHub researched 14 indicators of coffee lover-friendliness among the top 100 cities in the U.S. and found Seattle tops the cha

Having fun yet? Seattle scores high in most fun cities list

No but seriously, are you having fun? Because according to research you be feeling ~full of it.~Seattle nabbed the 20th spot for the most fun cities in the U.S.! Hey, it’s not first, but it ain’t last either *shrugs*. Wallethub set out to find the cities w

Photos: Grey's Anatomy came to Seattle to film, and we were there

Dr. Bailey from 'Grey's Anatomy' is just as cool IRL as you think she'd be

The city was abuzz. Social media was going berserk. Fans were lining up to get a photo of them.Who is 'them'? Almost the entire cast of ABC's hit television show, Grey's Anatomy came up to Seattle earlier this summer to shoot some scenes for their upcoming

With Soap for Hope, share your spare suds to make a difference in your community

Did you make some progress on your travel bucket list this year? Maybe there was a February trip to Maui for some much-needed Vitamin D; maybe a crazy Bachelorette weekend in Vegas (it’s ok, we won’t ask for details); maybe a trip to Reykjavik to get the p

6 ways to streamline your Sea-Tac airport experience

Take it from a frequent traveler-- a stitch in time saves nine. With Seattle's exponential growth, it seems Sea-Tac Airport is more hectic than ever. Here are six hacks to make your next flight stress free and... maybe even fun?  Heck- you'll shave so much

Photos: The 1,790 pound Pumpkin from Elysian's Great Pumpkin Weigh-Off

21 pumpkins were weighed at this year's Great Pumpkin Weigh-Off at Elysian Brewing in Georgetown on Saturday, with the winner coming in at 1,790 pounds, grown by Sumner resident Joel Holland.

13 of the cutest pieces from Seattle's new quintessential clothing store, Wayward

Russell Wilson and Ciara accept $25K check from Metropolitan Grill in new partnership

Have you heard of a better partnership than football and steaks? Probably not.Earlier this week The Metropolitan Grill announced a partnership with Russell Wilson and his Why Not You Foundation, where they will donate 3 percent of all their gift card sales

The Weekend Report: What's Cookin'

Welcome to the Weekend Report - where we tell you what's up in Seattle this weekend, the things you definitely don't want to miss. Why should we have all the fun at these events? Most of the things we are previewing here, we will be at - so if you see us s

Ethan Stowell opens restaurant in car lover's dream, 'The Shop'

Welcome to The Shop. A haven for car nuts, motorcycle fans and pub-grub foodies in the heart of SoDo. Matt Bell is the mastermind behind this all-inclusive dream garage and says it's a place for car lovers, to store, maintain and enjoy their favorite machi

“Whole New World” of musical magic awaits at Disney’s Aladdin

Disney's Aladdin is a hit Broadway musical that invites you to “a faraway place where the caravan camels roam…” – and what a journey it is. From the producers of The Lion King, this thrilling new production is rich with visual beauty, classic comedy and a

Can you guess how much it takes to be considered wealthy in Seattle?

As a 22-year-old gal, I consider wealthy as getting a solid paycheck biweekly, and being able to fuel my Zeeks salad addiction, but you know – I’m a little out of the loop on these things.Charles Schwab’s Modern Wealth Index evaluated Americans across four

Tickets for Hawks Island go on sale today (!!)

Level with me - isn't the best part of Hawks games the prefunk/tailgate? Tickets go on sale starting today, September 21, at 10am for the biggest and best tailgate in the Northwest (whoa, sick RHYMES, GENA!). Hawks Island is a 10,000 square foot party barg

At the Fishermen's Fall Festival, enjoy fresh seafood for a fabulous cause

The 29th Annual Fishermen’s Fall Festival will be this Saturday, September 23 and if you’re a fan of family fun, fresh seafood or helping others in your community, it’s the perfect event from you.All proceeds from the Fishermen’s Fall Festival go to the Se

Documenting Love: Ishea & Mike's Story

Welcome to our Documenting Love series where we capture people's love stories through photos and the written word. This may be one of our favorite weekly series! Check out the gallery and read the couples love story below. Keep in mind that we ask the coup

A Beginner's Guide to Acroyoga

If you are like me, you hear the word Acroyoga and think WHAT THE WHAT is that. I don't know much about yoga, but I've been in the spirit of trying new things lately, so I agreed when asked to come along for the acroyoga ride.So what is acroyoga? The textb

Country fans, unite! Garth Brooks and Trish Yearwood are coming to Tacoma

It has been 19 years since Garth Brooks has made an appearance in the Seattle-Tacoma area so country fans everywhere can breathe a collective sigh of excitement because…HE’S COMING BACK.And the deal gets sweeter. Not only is Mr. Brooks coming but it’s a jo

Photos: A comprehensive guide to all things fall in Seattle

Have a ball with your animal buddies at this year's Brew at the Zoo

Is there anything better than raising a glass for a great cause while enjoying the company of majestic animals?While you try to come up with an answer, we’ll give you a rundown on Brew at the Zoo, a fun-filled fundraiser for Woodland Park Zoo on Thursday,

RUFFined Spotlight: Apollo the Boarder Collie

Movers and Shakers: Meet Philip Deng, the man who aims to connect people through food

What does “organizing” really mean? To Philip Deng, founder and Executive Director of the nonprofit, MarketShare, it’s about creating opportunity. And in this case, creating space, too. We sat in the sunny courtyard of Seattle’s King Street Station with De

Photos: Cliff Avril hosts his fourth annual Dining To Make A Difference

Seattle Seahawk Cliff Avril hosted his fourth annual Dinning To Make A Difference event which benefits the Cliff Avril Family Foundation at the Palisades restaurant Monday night.

These are the most popular baby names in Washington

Every year the Social Security Administration releases the top baby names for the year (this is for 2016, FYI). If my spidey-senses are correct, it looks like new parents are throwing it back with older, yet timeless names.Here’s where Washington stacked u

Photos: They're baaack! Seahawks play 49ers for season home opener

Seahawks fans tailgate and brace for a rainy home game opener as the Seattle Seahawks play the San Francisco 49ers at CenturyLink Field. The score was tied at the half, 6-6.

Photos: Nitro Circus Live transformed Safeco Field for an adrenaline packed evening

Safeco Field was transformed Saturday night by high-adrenaline, stunt performing freestyle athletes during Nitro Circus Live. Athletes flew through the air on dirt bikes, scooters, lounge chairs, BMX bikes and more.

A new exclusive experience to bid on each day? Sign us up!

Want a chance to win some amazing prizes and help fellow Northwesterners?We've teamed up with Northwest Harvest and Washington Bankers Association to give you a chance to bid on some incredible experiences. Here's a quick look at what's up for grabs:Two ti

Photos: All aboard a $6 million yacht, complete with hot tub on deck

The Weekend Report: What's Cookin'

Welcome to the Weekend Report - where we tell you what's up in Seattle this weekend, the things you definitely don't want to miss. Why should we have all the fun at these events? Most of the things we are previewing here, we will be at - so if you see us s

Documenting Love: Delaney & Brent's Story

Welcome to our Documenting Love series where we capture people's love stories through photos and the written word. This may be one of our favorite weekly series! Check out the gallery and read the couples love story below. Keep in mind that we ask the coup

Breathe a sigh of relief, Seattle is the least stressed U.S. city

Ommmm. Gauge your stress levels. How are you feeling at this moment...?According to Zipjet.com, Seattle is the least stressed out city in the U.S., so you should be feeling all of the good vibes and ~very~ zen with minimal stress. Zipjet used a laundry lis

Seattle's most popular female cosplay character turns 25

You’ve seen her multiple times here on Seattle Refined even if you may not know who she was!Harley Quinn dominates among cosplayers at Emerald City Comicon.Geek girls take inspiration from Harley’s different styles to make crazy cosplay chaos at Seattle’s

RUFFined Spotlight: Lincoln the French Briard

5 things you may not know about Taylor from Bachelor in Paradise

Long before she was one half of newest Bachelor in Paradise power couple: Terek? Daylor? Whatever, Taylor + Derek - Taylor Nolan was the Seattle local turned Bachelor villain on Nick Viall's season. The show paired her off against party girl Corinne Olympi

This little-known credit card perk will save your holidays

Kids aren’t the only ones going back to school – it’s time for you to grab a pen and paper and do some math. What’s 30 + 31 + 24?Answer: Your new money saver.We’re now within 90 days of the 2017 Black Friday (Nov. 24) and Cyber Monday (Nov. 27). For many o

Photos: Contemporary Mexican photography displayed at City Hall this week

Let's celebrate the MEX AM Fest!

Shawn Kemp joins Macklemore in new video announcing Seattle tour date

If you're a local Macklemore fan, you probably went through the same thing I did when the Seattle rapper announced his Gemini tour earlier this summer.Eagerly scan the list of cities he's playing.Eagerly scan again.Look again.Shake head.Look again.Because

Bachelor in Paradise: Who will be the last couple standing?

Ok folks... I made it through my first season of Bachelor in Paradise! It was a long hard road but I knew, deep in my heart, that this day would come. I'd like to thank my mom, for always telling me I can accomplish anything I put my mind to, my couch for

Pepper found a home!

Update:As of October 3, 2017, Pepper has found a home! After a trial run, Sophie and her family have fallen in love with Pepper and want to make her their forever pup. After a few bumps here and there, Pepper has really come to love her new family and home

When Stephanie Met Lulu: Baby giraffe meets local winner of her Birth Pool contest

Just under three months old, Lulu the Giraffe is still *technically* a baby (but don't tell her growth spurts)! Seattle's tallest baby was born June 20, 2017 to proud mom Tufani at the Woodland Park Zoo - but it was up in the air for a while as to when exa

Free workouts? You just have to be OK with hugs & strict start times

At 6:20 a.m. on Wednesdays, Gas Works is quiet and peaceful. By 6:29 a.m. the park is packed with people bouncing in a big circle while chanting, shouting, high-5’ing and hugging. There are lots of hugs. This isn’t some strange cult ritual. Instead, this i

These are the top 10 food-inspired dog names in Seattle

Seattleites love their food just as much as they love their pets, so why not combine the two and name your pet after your favorite food? I already know my future fur-child will be named after my favorite British teatime snack, Biscuit, because life is too

Photos: World's largest bouncy castle lands in Tacoma this weekend

Measuring in at 10,000 square feet and 32 feet tall, the world's largest bouncy castle ever created stops at Kelley Farms this weekend in Bonney Lake.

Artist of the Week: Brian Liesse

Seattle might be notorious for niche coffee shops and scenic waterways, but locals know it's also home to an array of people who love to create. This city is chock-full of artists who we love to feature weekly on Seattle Refined! If you have a local artist

A week-long fest dedicated to all things Mexico is coming our way

One of the best parts of summer are all the FESTIVALS we have going on! But just because it's September doesn't mean that has to stop. In fact, it's just getting better!MEX AM Northwest Fest is a week-long celebration thrown by the Consulate of Mexico in S

Classic Northwest Brings The Doobie Brothers & The Eagles to Safeco Field

If you missed ZZ Top and The Doobie Brothers at Chateau Ste. Michelle at the end of August, don’t worry – you have another chance to catch the legendary band’s soulful musical stylings at The Classic Northwest. On the evening of September 30, The Doobie Br

September Book Club Pick: 'George and Lizzie'

Refined Reads is a monthly bookclub and partnership between Seattle Refined and University Book Store. Want to be part of it? Sign up here (don't worry, we won't spam you with emails - just alerts to discussion dates, special events and books of the month)

The Weekend Report: What's Cookin'

Welcome to the Weekend Report - where we tell you what's up in Seattle this weekend, the things you definitely don't want to miss. Why should we have all the fun at these events? Most of the things we are previewing here, we will be at - so if you see us s

Arie Luyendyk Jr. named as new 'Bachelor'

Bachelor nation now has its new leading man.ABC announced Arie Lyendyk Jr., the runner-up from Emily Maynard's season in 2012, as the next bachelor.This just fit perfect. The timing of this really fit for me, he said during an interview Thursday with Micha