Artist of the Week: Kurt Foerster

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 and today marks the first weekly artist feature on Seattle Refined! If you h

True Life: I went to Mountain Bike Camp and didn't die

As I flew off the bridge, I thought, “Now what have I gotten myself into?”A few months before my editor had sent out an email asking if anyone wanted to take part in Mountain Bike Camp otherwise known as the Trek Dirt Series up at Whistler. I was feeling a

Seattle's "It" girl, Ciara, slays at Revlon's Annual Charity Luncheon

RUFFined Spotlight: Wylie the Pointer

5 ways to celebrate National Women's Health and Fitness Day

Today is National Women’s Health and Fitness Day, the biggest event celebrated across the country to promote healthy eating and exercise for women. Thousands of women nationwide are observing the day by making a move, however small, to be healthier.For som

Seattle ranked #5 on America’s 50 Best Bike Cities of 2016

We all know that biking is a prime mode of transportation here in Seattle - and that the turf wars between drivers and bikers could not be more real.According to Bicycling Magazine, Seattle came in at the number five spot on the list of 50 Best Bike Cities

The rags-to-riches fairytail of Brimley, America’s next cat superstar

He’s been crowned America’s Next Cat Star by Animal Planet and has the sort of rapidly growing Instagram following - nearly 32k admirers at the last count - that would make any teen jealous, but Brimley, Seattle’s latest and most pawsome luminary hasn’t su

Where to watch the debate tonight

The presidential debates kick off this evening, and there’s no doubt it’ll be the watercooler topic of choice tomorrow. Make sure you’re up on all the memes – remember Binders Full of Women? –by joining one of the viewing parties around town.It’s a safe be

We turned a college dorm room from drab to fab

College student Lani Jones didn't have the time or money to make her dorm room feel like home. Between going to school and working resources were tight. So Seattle Refined teamed up with Lowe's to transform Lani's dull, disorganized room from drab to fab -

Kevin Durant returns to Seattle (for basketball court unveiling)

For someone that only spent one season in a Sonics uniform, Kevin Durant is still beloved in Seattle. This was more than evident last week when he was in town for an unveiling of a basketball court he helped renovate at Powell Barnett Park. Kids from the n

Photos: Seattle gets muddy for Tough Mudder

Photos: NBA star Jamal Crawford raises 12th Man Flag

NBA Star Jamal Crawford raised the 12th flag at yesterday's Seahawks win over the 49ers. Jamal Crawford plays for the LA Clippers and is from Seattle where he won a State Championship with Rainier Beach. Each game a different notable Seahawks fan raises

Photos: 12s get loud as the Seahawks lead early

The Seahawks are leading the 49ers early at home and the fans are having a great time.

Photos: Family fun at the Fishermans Fall Festival

The 28th Annual Fisherman’s Fall Festival took place at Fisherman’s Terminal yesterday. The Festival provides families with a fun and educational outing on the waterfront as well as an opportunity to learn more about seafood. Hands-on art projects with f

The new chocolate superfood that’s legitimately good for you

Chocolate that’s legitimately good for you?  Yes please!If you’re a true Seattleite, it’s safe to say you know coffee. But did you know that the bean actually grows in a cherry? And that cherry is usually discarded after the bean is extracted has delicious

Artist of the Week: Colin Bishop

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 and today marks the first weekly artist feature on Seattle Refined! If you h

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: Hundreds of votives light I-90 bridge at sunrise

New book of photographs shows life at Wolf Haven International

A new book of photographs hits shelves and stirs hearts while chronicling the lives of several of the many wolves who live at the sanctuary Wolf Haven International outside of Mt. Rainier in our great state. Photographer Annie Marie Musselman is one of ver

We visited the 13 piglets just born at the WA State Fair and you can too!

Thirteen new piglets were just born at the Washington State Fair on Monday. These adorable little porkers are hanging out at the Piglet Palace while they are being taken care of by their 700lbs mother. They are on display now until the end of the fair th

Diary of a Car Geek: Taking a Spin in a Smart Car

John Prentice is a photographer for our television show and has a passion for cars! He noticed a substantial lack of car geek content on our site and decided to do something about it. So every now and then he will share his Diaries of a Car Geek...share wi

It's September, and the Mariners matter more than ever

Writer’s note: I know. I KNOW. This is the article that jinxes the Mariners. Writing this very story is likely the nail in the coffin. It’s what will send my favorite team into a spiral from which they will not return. I apologize in advance for what I’m a

RUFFined Spotlight: Arlo the Mix

'Goat Yoga' Exists in Oregon; No kid-ding

Fore! Promoting stroke awareness & rehab with golf

Jefferson Park Golf Course hosted the Seattle Saving Strokes event on September 13th. Saving Strokes, a program of the American Heart/American Stroke Association, began in Sacramento, CA, in 2001 with 26 participants. It has since grown to nine states and

Tour the Capitol Hill house the 'Real World' cast is living in

Ariana Grande coming to Seattle March 2017

Ariana Grande (maybe the very definition of the saying good things come in small packages) has just announced she is coming to play the Key Arena on March 23, 2017. The multi-platinum selling and Grammy Award-nominated artist announced her headlining Dange

Photos: This couple got married on a roller coaster

Star 101.5 held the 28th Annual Roller Coaster Wedding where a couple got married live on the radio with Kent and Allen. The winning couple, Taylor and Kevin, won tux rentals from The Tux Rental WA, rings from Comstock Jewelers, flowers from Buds and Blo

Fishermen + Fall + Festival = A uniquely Seattle experience

Question: Where can you eat your weight in Lutefisk, watch exciting survival suit races and take a free tour of the Ship Canal, all in one day?Answer: The Fishermen’s Fall Festival28 years in the making, this annual (free!) festival will be held at Fisherm

Photos: Drake started from the bottom now he's here at the Tacoma Dome

Drake and Future came to the Tacoma Dome to perform on their Summer Sixteen Tour which was cutting it close considering Summer is over in 4 days. The two rap superstars played hit after hit until late into night as the packed the Tacoma Dome crowd sang a

Win a signed jersey, football and Seahawks tickets

Are you the ultimate Seattle sports fan? Prove it with this sweet sports package up for auction.Just in time for the beginning of the Seahawks Season and playoff season for the Mariners season (we’re keeping our fingers crossed!), this package is loaded wi

Diary of a Car Geek: A ride in a Rallycross Racecar

3-2-1 Blast Off! David Higgins hits the gas and we rocket toward Evergreen Speedway’s turn one at seemingly ludicrous speed. Mid-corner, the Dirtfish/Subaru STI grips the asphalt like a slot car, pinning me to the bolster of my seat as we approach a sharp

Photos: Seattle kids dress up as iconic SNL characters

5 fall festivals you need to know about

Everyone's heard of Oktoberfest in Germany and even in Leavenworth, which is a little closer to home, but why travel when you can have a similar experience here at home? Seattle has quite the array of fun festivals to explore this Fall. These events are a

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: Blacklight Yoga is as awesome as it sounds

Who went to Soul Pose this past weekend? If so, you were treated to blacklight yoga, a dance party, live DJ and really just an epic time all around. While they're not coming back to Seattle anytime soon (wahhhhh), they are touring a bunch of other cities.

Documenting Love: Brittany and Julio's Story

*Note from Seattle Refined: Every month, photographer/blogger/genius Alexandra Celia joins us to share some of her work with couples: their love story, their commitment, their passion....and of course, their photos. Think of her as our Love Guru. She loves

Artist of the Week: Robin Callahan Designs

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 and today marks the first weekly artist feature on Seattle Refined! If you h

RUFFined Spotlight: Posie the Rescue

What a summer away from Seattle taught me

It’s never been a mistake when I leave Seattle. That said, it’s also never been a mistake when I’ve come back.After growing up just south of the city, moving away for undergrad seemed like the only prudent thing to do. I was desperate to live somewhere els

Delta is now offering perks for being a 12

Things are getting so wonderfully sweet for Seahawks fans.Delta, the Official Airline of the Seahawks wants to reward 12’s by launching their new program 12status, a fan engagement program that lets Seahawks fans to earn SkyMiles, merchandise and exclusive

Have a need for speed? Red Bull Rallycross is in town this weekend

Ahh, the racetracks. Smell the burning tires, hear the revving of engines - and consider quitting your job on the spot to become a driver.While we don't condone it, we get it...who doesn't love fast cars? Red Bull Global Rallycross is headed our way this S

A guide to Yoga Month in the PNW

Can you believe it's already September? The PSL is fully stocked in local coffee shops, pumpkin-flavored everything is on the shelves, and I'm even seeing Halloween decorations sold in grocery stores. And while I'm personally not ready to succumb to late O

Watch our host FREAK OUT on this ride at the fair

Our host was caught offgaard when the roller coaster he was filming on took off a little sooner than he expected....(play with sound ON)!We have this on repeat at the office. 

5 U-Pick orchards to visit this Apple Season

Fall is the perfect time to take a day trip to pick apples, partake in apple festivities and celebrate the harvest. Since Washington state produces almost 60 percent of the nation’s supply of apples, we have the best apple picking in the country.While most

Bruce Springsteen is coming to Seattle on a (book) tour

Bruce Springsteen is on tour! And not the tour you are thinking...Springsteen is coming to Seattle for his book tour! Rockstar turned writer, is there anything this man cannot do?!To promote his new auto-biography, Born to Run, Springsteen will be signing

Head to Alaska on Holland America

Want to help provide northwest families with nutritious meals and win a dream vacation?We thought so.This “cruise for a cause” starts with a behind the scenes, VIP access tour with travel expert Seth Wayne. He’ll give you a complete tour of the boat, with

Photos: Fans get loud as Seahawks open season vs Dolphins

Photos: Incredible costumes highlight Rose City Comic Con in Portland

Tens of thousands of comic book fans attend Rose City Comic Con in Portland, Oregon. The biggest comic book convention in Portland brings celebrity guests, vendors, panels, costumes and more to the Oregon Convention Center over the weekend of September 1

Austin, Boston & Chicago just got a mini dose of Seattle

It's September! Fall is in full swing and nothing compliments autumn more than curling up with a cozy blanket and a great novel. We love reading - join our book club (no shame that I just casually plugged that in this article).ANYWAYS, because fall and rea

Game time! Our favorite Seahawks bars

It's here! It's here! Football season has officially arrived and that means fans will pack Centurylink field to watch the Seahawks dominate this season (fingers crossed!) But for those of us who don't have tickets to any games, sometimes it's just as fun t

How to finally be happy with your body

Every woman I know has struggled with their body image at some point. It’s inevitable to compare yourself to magazines, actresses with trainers and chefs on hand, and the Kardashians…unfortunately. Especially in America, this obsession with the perfect bod

Leavenworth is beautiful and TripAdvisor agrees

WIR LIEBEN LEAVENWORTH. That means we love Leavenworth in German. See what I did there? Yes, we love Leavenworth and so does TripAdvisor.Trip Advisor compiled a list of the 24 Beautiful Little Mountain Towns Across America and Leavenworth, WA came in at th

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

Sailgating; It's a game changer

Things are just getting wild over at the University of Washington for Husky football season. And if you want to take in a game and tailgating but avoid the Montlake mess... how about some sailgating?All you need is Husky pride and a thirst for a tasty cock

Artist of the Week: Withering Blooms

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 and today marks the first weekly artist feature on Seattle Refined! If you h

We threw a newbie into the rink with Rat City Rollergirls

If you look around the city, you are bound to see stickers for the Rat City Rollergirls, Seattle's premiere all-female, flat-track roller derby league. Roller derby has been gaining speed around the country and we wanted to know more. We sent Refined's Eri

These are the weirdest town names in Washington

Okay, when I first started reading this blog post from Estately, I was pretty sure that it was a spoof. Someone please tell me that this IS NOT REAL... Actually, I just changed my mind, someone please tell me this IS real because this is amazing.Estately s

Color your way to calm

Three of the top twelve best-selling books on Amazon have one thing in common. Care to guess what it might be? Crime dramas? Home organization guides? Diet books? Wrong, wrong, and wrong. The answer is that they are all coloring books.Yes, good old fashion

RUFFined Spotlight: Sherman and Felix BFFs

This weeks Seattle Ruffined spotlight features two best friends, Richard Sherman (cat) and Felix Hernandez (dog). Sherman loves exploring, food and laying out in the sun while Felix loves stuffed animals, string cheese and his bff Sherman. The Seattl

Join our Seattle Refined Book Club

One of our favorite parts of fall - along with scarves, jackets and Pumpkin Spice Lattes - is curling up with a great book on a cold day. But if you're like us, it can be so incredibly hard to find a great book to read. Just looking at the bestsellers list

Stevie Nicks is coming to Seattle this December

I repeat..STEVIE NICKS IS COMING TO SEATTLE.It’s true, the Fleetwood Mac, grammy-award winning, beautiful raspy-voiced singer is coming to the Key Arena, Sunday, December 11th on a 27 city tour. The tour is called The 24 Karat Gold Tour which is showcasing

Photos: Seahawks' Sherman and Wagner ride tanks at PAX

Seattle is 2nd Best City for Runners

We’ve heard it before. Washington is one of the fittest states in the U.S. But it just keeps getting sweeter (or sweatier?), because Seattle ranked at the number two spot on Runner’s World America’s 50 Best Running Cities in 2016.Runner’s World studied fac

Celebrate the DIY movement at EMP this fall

Tinkerer’s, tots, and kiddos are going to have one heck of a time at the EMP this fall.The EMP just announced the line-up of exhibiting makers from the Seattle Mini Maker Faire on September 17-18th, 2016. More than 130 innovators, creators, hobbyists, craf

Photos: Seattle's Death Cab For Cutie closes out 2016 Bumbershoot

Bumbershoot brought the biggest names in music to Seattle Center including Fetty Wap, Tyler the Creator, Kygo and more. Tens of thousands of fans packed Memorial Stadium, Key Arena and the stages built around Seattle Center during day one of the the thre

Seattle musicians are about to dominate Bumbershoot

It's finally here! Bumbershoot Music Festival runs through Labor Day. Even though the weather may not be ideal, the rain won't keep us away from supporting our local artists. Seattleites Macklemore & Ryan Lewis will be headlining Bumbershoot along with Dea

Photos: 2016 PAX West brings wild costumes to Seattle

Seattle's Penny Arcade Expo (PAX West) brings tens of thousands to the Washington State Convention Center every year. PAX West includes concerts, arcade games, video game tournaments, cosplay and more and runs from September 2nd to the 5th.

Bellevue is fifth happiest city in the U.S.

If going to your happy place means going to Bellevue, then you know what's going on.  In fact, Bellevue is the 5th happiest city in America, according to zippia.comZippia analyzed cities based on a few factors to compile a list of the top ten happiest citi

Photos: Overwatch cosplay rules all the cosplay at PAX West

Seattle’s Penny Arcade Expo or PAX West brings hundreds of amazing costumes or cosplay to the Washington State Convention Center. Overwatch, a new game by Blizzard, has taken over and brings out some of the most amazing cosplay at the four day event. (Im

95 photos of amazing costumes from Seattle's Penny Arcade Expo

Seattle’s Penny Arcade Expo (PAX West) brings out some of the most amazing costumes you’ll ever see. Thousands of people filled the streets of Seattle dressed as their favorite video game character.

Cuddling, floating & whispering: Here are some unusual ways Seattleites destress

We know busy professionals work very hard in the Seattle area and sometimes people need more than just a massage or a glass of wine. How about a cuddle club? Or an isolation tank? Or the soothing sound of a whisper? Our own John Prentice found some strange

Mary Lambert wants to hang out with you

We had the honor of hanging out with singer Mary Lambert the other day and we have to say she is one of the coolest and down to earth chicks around. To top it all off, she's from the Seattle area! Lambert is most well-know for her work with Macklemore and

These mommy-and-me yoga poses are ALMOST too cute

Finding time for yourself and being a mom don't exactly go hand in hand, and getting back in shape after baby is not exactly easy.  For me, making it to a scheduled fitness class just wasn't in the cards (at least for the first months).   My baby ruled my

Kids heading back to school? Get a Dorm Room Makeover

It's back to school time for college students across the Pacific Northwest! We are teaming up with our friends at Lowe's for the MOTHER of all dorm room makeovers.If you know of a college student whose drab dorm needs to be transformed, email us at hello@s

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

The perfect getaway town every Seattleite should know about

Looking for a break from city life but don’t want to buy a plane ticket or spend hours in the car? La Conner, WA is your answer. Although only about 90 minutes from Seattle, you feel a million miles away in this adorable farm town.Knowing nothing about the

RUFFined Spotlight: Figgy the Havanese

#HeySeattle, we have a new YouTube series for tourists

Seattle is just so darn hip.VisitSeattle.org partnered with local musicians from The Long Winters’ John Roderick to answer visitor and tourist questions about Seattle. But here’s where it gets super clever...Roderick answers the questions from a mobile tal

There's a new boat rental service in town, and it's awesome

Even though summer is winding down, there is still plenty of time left to be out on the water! Unfortunately for those of us who haven’t inherited huge trust funds, that means cultivating our closest ‘friend with a boat’, which, depending on the friend, ma

Artist of the Week: Jason Shipley

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 and today marks the first weekly artist feature on Seattle Refined! If you h

Meet Rialto, the stranded sea otter pup being rehabbed at Seattle Aquarium

Earlier this month, this sea otter pup was found on Rialto Beach, stranded and in critical condition. He was estimated at about three weeks old, and the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service asked the Seattle Aquarium to provide treatment. Our aquarium was not only

Photos: Inside the newly renovated Smith Tower experience

Last week a newly renovated Smith Tower opened to the public with new features like a curated general store, updated observatory and our favorite - a Prohibition-inspired café and bar on the top floor. Unico Properties is behind the multimillion-dollar r

Photos: Ja Rule and Ashanti mesmerize at their sold out show in Seattle

Ja Rule and Ashanti brought all the nostalgia and amazingness back to Seattle as they performed on night one of their two sold out shows at The Showbox in Seattle, WA. They played all of their hits like What’s Luv?, Mesmerize and I’m Real. They were almo

5 under-the-radar reasons to check out Bumbershoot

Music, outside, Seattle blah blah blah. We've written enough about Bumbershoot’s lineup and exciting PNW-themed headliners (Mack, Ryan Lewis, and Death Cab), but upon digging a little further into this year’s festival we found some other great reasons to c

International District's Night Market returns September 10th

What's better than a farmer's market? A NIGHT MARKET, YA'LL.Seattle’s original Night Market is returning to Chinatown-International District with traditional Asian food, local crafts and goods, art, and live entertainment. Starting at the intersection of 5

Photos: Seahawks fans eat dinner on the 50-yard line of CenturyLink Field

American Express hosted "Dinner on the 50" at CenturyLink Field last night, where cardholders who nabbed a ticket (they sold out in 24 hours) got a 4-course meal on the fifty yard line. Sea Gals, Blitz and Blue Thunder were there, but that wasn't all! Ea

Photos: Seattle's official flower is in full bloom

Did you know that the city of Seattle has an official flower? It's the beautiful dahlia, and there is nowhere better to see them than the Volunteer Park Dahlia Garden, and no better time than August - when they're in full bloom. (Joshua Lewis / Seattle R

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

Seattle is the 3rd Wrinkliest City in the U.S.

You’re so vain, you probably think this post is about you, don’t you?If you are terrified of aging and wrinkles, I would just click away from this article right now because this news will probably give you wrinkles. RoC Skincare and Sperling’s studied the

Game Time, Fan Time: Seahawks vs. Cowboys

Photos: A Purrfect day as Seattle City Hall becomes Kitty Hall

RUFFined Spotlight: Daisy the Pug

Meet Daisy the pug. Daisy is two years old and lives in Seattle with her mom Shelley. She LOVES food and attention, but hates exercise and onions (which obviously don't count as food). Her family got her from local pug breeder Richfield Pugs, and it seem

(Video) Game time! Seahawks' Kearse, Wilson go one-on-one for charity

New list ranks the 10 most successful cities in Washington

Although success has a subjective definition, career website Zippia analyzed the poverty level, median household income, and unemployment rates of local cities to come up with their 10 Most Successful Cities in the state of Washington list. So, drumroll pl

The lifetime cost of owning a dog is $23K, but these breeds are more expensive

WARNING: Do not read this article if you want your dreams of owning a French Bulldog to be SHOT DOWN. Just so happens that was my life goal and in writing this article it has now been crushed. I'm pinning all my hopes of owning Frenchie named Biscuit on wi