Photos: Thousands attend 2017 Seattle Pride Parade

Thousands flocked to Seattle to celebrate and attend the 43rd annual Seattle Pride Parade on Sunday, June 25, 2017.

Photos: Party in the Park with Sir-Mix-A-Lot!

To celebrate the Olympic Sculpture Park’s 10th anniversary, Party in the Park threw an awesome party with guest performers Sir-Mix-A-Lot, Grace Love, and DJing by KEXP’s Michele Myers!

The 10 Most Insane Floaties of the Summer

Paddles Up! Here are the absolute best places to kayak around Seattle

In an area surrounded by water, there is no better way to take in the beauty of the Seattle region than by kayak. The perspective afforded by kayaking through the natural wonder of this region can not be surpassed. If the warmer weather has you ready to ge

Here’s what was going on in the Pacific Northwest 100 years ago

A population of 300,000.A newly-won Stanley Cup.The opening of the infamous Ballard Locks.The establishment of airline empire Boeing.Recognize this place? It’s the Emerald City of yesteryear.Today’s up-and-coming tech city looked a little different in 1917

Photos: Athletes compete in Pro Beach Volleyball Open on Lake Sammamish

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

Artist of the Week: Nick Spiker

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

Pre-funk the June 28th Seattle Reign game with us!

Take out your phone.Pull up the weather app.Unless something has drastically changed since we wrote this post, the forecast just literally gets sunnier and sunnier! We don't want to jinx it, but could summer finally be here? Fingers crossed.To celebrate, w

It Was the Dogs’ Days of Summer at the Fremont Fair

Just Right by Purina celebrated the unique personality of every pup at the annual summer kick-off. This past weekend at the Fremont Fair, thousands of dogs and their families stopped by to visit Just Right by Purina and left with one-of-a-kind GIFs and car

Good brews or good gaming? Why choose!

Life is full of tough decisions, but deciding to visit Angel of the Winds Casino Resort isn’t one of them. Because this boutique casino resort has its very own brewing operation on site, you can spend the night gaming and enjoying some stellar local microb

Documenting Love: Maiko & Andrew's Roche Harbor Wedding

A bird, a plane, a flying ficus! Giant tree is loaded into new Amazon Spheres

Like many transplants - Rubi recently traveled thousands of miles to come live in the Emerald City.  She spent over a week making the trip from her home in Somis, CA to her new digs in Seattle - specifically the South Lake Union neighborhood. It's a tough

Come to the Cabaret!

Most of the Refined staff lives by the adage that life is a Cabernet! But we're also willing to acknowledge that it life can also be a cabaret - especially when the timeless show responsible for that famous lyric is playing at Seattle's Paramount Theatre.J

This company's slogan is "Let's go break sh*t!" and we want in

At most businesses, you break it... you buy it. But at Rage Industry on Lake City Way, you buy it... you break it. Their slogan is literally Hey, Let's go break sh*t! How awesome is that???There are similar smash shops around the country, but this is one o

Pack your cars! Washington is third best state for a road trip

For a lot of us, summer vacation equates with road trips. For Washingtonians, we have some real good news! According to a study done by Wallethub, Washington is the third best state to take a road trip!WalletHub’s data team compared the 50 U.S. states in t

Bachelorette Week 4: Is it corky or quirky?

It feels like we had to wait forever (two weeks) to see our girl Rachel back on the big screen in search of love.. Who needs NBA finals when there is the Bachelorette... I mean really people, the Bachelorette is obviously better. Okay, anyway, back to the

Hawks wide receiver Jermaine Kearse & wife welcome first child

Could you imagine a better Father's Day present? According to Seahawks wide receiver Jermaine Kearse's Instagram post on Monday morning June 19, 2017 - Kearse and his wife Marisa welcomed their first child, a daughter, into this world.The caption reads My

Photos: Pups take over Fremont Fair at the annual Dog Parade

Photos: Whacky, crazy Art Cars at the Fremont Fair

Over 60 whacky and crazy art cars from the US and Canada were on display as part of the Seattle Art Cars during the Fremont Fair.

Photos: Nude bikers kick off quirky Fremont Solstice Parade

Tens of thousands came down to the Fremont neighborhood in Seattle, WA to watch the annual Solstice Parade.

This guy descended down a Washington waterfall in an inflatable pool toy

Rafael Ortiz, an Oregon native and professional kayaker, decided to celebrate National Lobster Day (June 16th) by descending 70 feet down Outlet Falls in Washington......in an inflatable lobster. As a professional kayaker who faces these kinds of insane wa

Don't Panic! Last-minute Father's Day gift ideas

Having a tough time finding something for dad? We get it, he's a tough man to shop for! Fear not however, here is a list of stuff that you can grab for dear ole' dad on his day!Nordstrom. We have a massive gallery of things that are just right for dad. Cli

New exhibit at Museum of Flight is out of this world

A new exhibit has landed at Seattle’s Museum of Flight and it’s out of this world!“Going to the moon was one of the tremendous human and technological endeavors in all of history, says Geoff Nunn from the Museum.If you think about what people will remembe

Drag to the rescue at ACT Theatre

We love arts and entertainment, and all things crazy and bizarre. So, when Refined heard about a new play at ACT Theatre involving Elvis, drag queens and taxidermy... we were in!The Legend of Georgia McBride is a show with five crazy characters, centered a

Flock to The Farm Chicks Vintage Fair!

Thousands of folks flock to the Farm Chicks Vintage and Handmade Fair in Spokane each year. Whether you're looking for furniture and fixtures, antiques and collectibles, or fabrics and notions you can find just about EVERYTHING here... including the kitche

Artist of the Week: Terry Richardson

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: Nude bikers, art cars, dog parades & more at 2017 Fremont Fair

Where are you takin' daddio this Father's Day?

Happy Father's Day, dads! We love 'em. Although we think that celebrating dads should be an everyday occurrence - here's a roundup of some eat and drinkeries (?) around the area that are doing extra special things for you and your pops this Sunday. Hitchco

RUFFined Spotlight: Brooklyn the Golden Retriever

5 Ways to Immerse Yourself in the Arts at the Edmonds Arts Festival

The Edmonds Arts Festival is celebrating 60 years, and there’s a reason why this event has stayed so popular for so long: because it’s awesome!Featuring pieces by award-winning professionals, local kids and skilled craftspeople, the Festival celebrates the

Documenting Love: Shani & Aman's Elopement Wedding

World Premiere! Romy & Michele's new musical

Twenty years ago, two of the quirkiest and most endearing best friends ever to grace the silver screen captured our hearts. Oh, and did we mention they invented the Post-It?!Anyone who went to high school can relate to 1997's cult hit, Romy and Michele's H

So many summer concert series, so little time

Summer is here! Well - almost. But that doesn't mean that it isn't time to get geared up for all the summer concert series that will be happening alllllllllll summer long! If there are any must-see concert series we missed, please don't hesitate to email u

One hour in this salt room will make you feel amazing

If you suffer from seasonal allergies, (which are very prevalent around the PNW, especially at this time of year), can’t get over a cold, or are simply just feeling run down, you can find all-natural, drug-free relief at a magical magical place I had the l

Space Needle announces launch of historic renovation project

The Space Needle. Iconic for Seattleites and tourists alike, but as the Space Needle rolls into it's 55th year - it’s time for a face lift!Cue, a multi-year venture focused on preservation and renovation! The renovation will update “the structure’s physica

Struggling to find a Father's Day gift? Richard Sherman has an idea

Whenever you are in time of need, Richard Sherman always delivers.Today, June 12th, is National Jerky Day! It is also, coincidentally, six days away from Father's Day. All dad's love Beef Jerky right?! That's what Richard Sherman thinks.Sherman has partner

Zoey Update! Has our Pup o' the Month found a home?!

A few weeks ago we met Zoey, a two-year-old blue pitbull/staffordshire, who has been waiting for over a year to be adopted. That's over half of her life that she has been without a loving home. Zoey was rescued by Saving Great Animals, a local service that

Photos: Seattle’s first pop-up café for dogs and owners

Seattle’s first pop-up café for dogs and dogs owners.

A Beginner's Guide to SUP (Paddle Boarding)

Legend has it that paddle boarding or SUP was introduced to the US in 2004 with Maui surf legend, Laird Hamilton. Hamilton was looking for ways to cross train when he grabbed a canoe paddle and a long surfboard to paddle board, something Hawaiians had alre

Fighting with your Spouse? Start a Band!

Fighting with your spouse? Screw therapy, start a band! That's the premise behind the film Band Aid, which recently played at SIFF.It's a movie that will make you laugh and cry - sometimes at the same time. It's the baby of Zoe Lister-Jones, a quadruple th

Photos: Vashon Sheepdog Classic brings out lean, mean, herding machines

Hundreds of people flock to the Vashon Sheepdog Classic to watch shephards compete in the national qualifier at Misty Isle Farms on Vashon Island.

The man, the myth, the legend: Sam Elliott

That smooth voice and signature 'stache are unmistakable - and have made Sam Elliott a fixture in Hollywood for almost 40 years.He's starred in dozens of films, including Roadhouse, Mask, and The Big Lebowski - just to name a few.But his next film may be t

Harry is coming. HARRY IS COMING!

Oh my STARS this is the most exciting thing to ever happen to me! The love of my life is coming to Seattle to bring his Live on Tour tour on July 7th!When Styles announced his tour a few months ago, Seattle wasn’t on the list. I was literally looking at fl

June Book Club Pick: 'Anything is Possible'

This month we'll all be reading Elizabeth Strout's newest book and New York Times bestseller, Anything is Possible. You may remember Strout from her incredibly popular book of several years ago, Olive Kitteridge.Here are two sisters: One trades self-respec

Photos: SIFF's 'Gay-La' party might just be the most wild (& colorful) of them all

As the Seattle International Film Festival nears its end, attendees come out to the GAY-LA party at the Baltic Room after viewing the film Susanne Bartsch: On Top.

Book Club Review: Here's what we thought of 'The Turner House'

Our May book club pick, The Turner House by Angela Flournoy - was wonderful story about family, and the connections we make in our childhood and adulthood.We had the chance to talk with Flournoy herself about the book that has so many talking, and were imp

'Dreamgirls' dazzles on a local stage

Dreamgirls is a powerhouse musical, inspired by Motown, celebrating R&B in the 1960s with obvious parallels to Diana Ross and The Supremes.My father actually opened for the Temptations in the Motown Review, said Angela Birchett, who plays Effie. It was the

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

Artist of the Week: Hannah Schnabel of Belle Ampleur

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

Photos: Cancer survivors, Russell Wilson walk the runway at charity fashion show

Local designer Luly Yang’s fashion show got a little bit of star power last night! Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson came to the eclipse-themed fashion show that benefited the important work of StrongAgainstCancer.

Jenny Slate debuts indy comedy at SIFF

Every year the Refined team looks forward to seeing great new movies at the Seattle International Film Festival. One of our favorite movies from this year's festival is a really touching comedy called 'Landline', starring Jenny Slate.It's the story of two

RUFFined Spotlight: Fitz the Mutt

This is Fitz and he is a dang fine pup.

Documenting Love: Frances & Jeff's Wedding at WithinSodo

Photos: John Legend, Chrissy Teigen and daughter throw out first pitch at M’s game

Singer John Legend, his wife and model Chrissy Teigen and their one-year-old daughter Luna collectively threw out the first pitch at the Mariners game.

Photos: A sneak peek at Bellevue's new luxury hotel opening soon

Gettin' Dirty. For Journalism!

Every year automotive journalists from around the Northwest gather for one of the filthiest events I’ve ever heard of. Mudfest.Mudfest is an annual event the Northwest Automotive Press Association puts on, where all the auto journalists get together in the

Capitol Hill Block Party Lineup announced!

Now we know it's REALLY summertime! Capitol Hill Block Party is baaack! The lineup and full schedule was released today with headliners including Diplo, Run the Jewels, Lord Huron, Jai Wold, Snakehips, and muuuch more!Tickets are also available now, day pa

Bachelorette Week 3: Snakes in the Grass

Rattle rattle, folks. There are SNAKES IN THE GRASS. But they look like really hot men, in this instance.Here's one thing I love about the Bachelorette/Bachelor franchise (I know, only one)? I went into this episode not knowing who really any of the contes

Pint-sized cancer survivor gets a GIANT superhero surprise

Mason Nettleton is a lot like most 7-year-olds: he loves school, sports and Spider-Man. However, Mason's connection to the superhero is anything but ordinary - Spider-Man kept him going through his battle with cancer.Mason was only four when doctors diagno

It's a bird! It's a plane! It's Wonder Woman Day!

This is Wonder Woman Weekend! Diana’s first big screen adventure opens this weekend - where Gal Gadot plays the Amazon Princess in Wonder Woman, her first solo film after appearing in Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice in a moment that inspired cheers from

Photos: Environmental activism and public art hit downtown Seattle

Public art and environmental activism hit downtown Seattle’s Westlake Park with The Gas Trap, a 25-foot-high inflatable, kinetic sculpture stage and live performance piece which calls attention to the harm caused by the use of gasoline.

From UW to SeaTac; Scenes from the Light Rail

Dog Whisperer cracks the case of the old pooch & the precocious pup

Here at Refined, we are in love with Seattle, we love the people, we love the food and we even love the weather. But one of the things we love most of all... is how much people here adore their pets. Seattle is one of the most dog-friendly cities in the U.

This essay contest is a giant tribute to Chris Cornell

Seattle lost one of its greatest success stories and the world lost a grunge legend when Chris Cornell passed away last month. We wanted to do a little something to honor the life and genius that Cornell contributed to the music industry!So, we are partner

Talking to Angela Flournoy, author of 'The Turner House'

This past May, our book of the month was 'The Turner House' by Angela Flournoy. And we weren't the only ones! Flournoy's book was the Seattle Public Library's 'Seattle Reads' pick, so literally everywhere we went we saw 'The Turner House' in hands across t

Photos: Woah! Pike Place fishmongers toss salmon to 850-pound grizzlies

Fish fly as Pike Place Fish Market staff throw salmon to Keema and Denali, the Woodland Park Zoo's 23-year-old pair of grizzly bears. The salmon toss kicks off Bear Affair: Living Northwest Conservation Day.

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

Artist of the Week: Melanie Biehle

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: Moose the Corgi

Surprising Facts About Stroke

Time is everything when it comes to strokes. The right treatment administered quickly can save lives and limit brain damage, but only 10 percent of patients arrive at the hospital in time to receive a clot-busting drug.Read on to learn some surprising fact

Documenting Love: Brooke & Jonathan'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

Bachelorette Recap Week 2: We have an uninvited guest outside

Well hey there gang! We hope you  had a fantastic Memorial Day Weekend filled with the three Bs: Barbecue, beaches and Bachelorette! I truly hope none of you missed this episode, not because it was the.most.dramatic.episode.in.the.history.of.the.franchise

Photos: Day 3 of Sasquatch! closes out an epic weekend

The third and final day of the Sasquatch! Music Festival.

The Perils of a Modern Day Bride

As I had mentioned in my previous article on wedding venues, this whole experience of planning a wedding has been very eye-opening to me. While I didn’t get married in my 20’s, I had lots of friends that did…causing the movie 27 Dresses to hit a little too

Photos: Fans go wild on Day 2 at Sasquatch! Festival

The party continues on day two of the 2017 Sasquatch! Music festival at the Gorge Amphitheatre in George, Washington. The temperature increased into the mid 80s.

Pacific Place is having bubble shows this summer. Because, bubbles!

Introducing the winter wonderland at Pacific Place's counterpart: Summer wonderland! Instead of snow...bubbles.The “Bubble Up” show will happen in Pacific Place's atrium, where bubbles will fill the space to create a summer wonderland! The shows are choreo

Photos: Awww yeah, it's Sasquatch! Music Festival

Thousands of music fans flock to the Gorge Amphitheater for the annual Sasquatch! Music Festival in George, Washington. The festival continues over memorial day weekend.

Maya Rudolph's Prince cover band is coming to Seattle

Listen, I'm still not really over it.I'm sure a lot of fans feel this way about Prince's death, but I'm not just talking to any fan. I'm on the phone with Maya Rudolph and Gretchen Lieberum, best friends and members of the Prince cover band, Princess. But

Co-working space for women opens in old 'Real World Seattle' digs

As a freelancer working from home, I know only too well how easy it is to get distracted by the trivia of everyday life. By the time you’ve done a bit of procrasti-dishwasher emptying, thrown in some rage tweeting and then changed and driven to yoga and ba

Celebrating Peter Fleisher, School Safety Patroller at Coe Elementary

The traffic around elementary schools can be busy and dangerous, and for the kids walking or riding their bikes to school it can be scary to deal with drivers who are speeding by, not paying attention or distracted by their phones.That’s why Peter Fleisher

Lime Kiln Point named one of 'America's Best State Parks'

Whale, whale, whale, what do we have here?! (Keep reading on, the joke will begin to make sense.)Fodor’s Travel, a well-known travel blog, named Lime Kiln Point State Park, as one of America’s 10 Best State Parks!The state park, set on a bluff at the west

Heading out of town this weekend? Expect these specific traffic delays

Skipping town for Memorial Day Weekend? Yeah, you and nearly 35 million other Americans! Because of this, drivers and road trippers should be aware of the increased congestion and potential delays that may affect your travel time.INRIX put together a list

From Apple to Barbie: It’s CRAY at Living Computers

Seattle’s Living Computers: Museum + Labs (LCM+L) always provides remarkable, hands-on experiences with technology for all ages, but the latest additions to this Sodo neighborhood institution truly bring their diversity to the forefront. With new exhibits

Photos: The best of the Pro Football Hall of Fame comes to Tacoma

Gridiron Glory is a comprehensive, 6,000 square foot multimedia experience dedicated to everything football, located at the Washington State History Museum in Tacoma.

Photos: SIFF is a cabaret, old chum!

Seattle International Film Festival goers attended an evening at the Egyptian as Seattle drag icon Robbie Turner presented an original Cabaret-inspired revue followed by a screening of Bob Fosse's Academy Award winning 1972 film.

Celebrate the 2018 Special Olympics at 'Rise with Us' fundraiser

We gotcha latest party invite, and this one is gonna be reaaaaally good!On Thursday, May 25th the 2018 Special Olympics are hosting a shindig and fundraiser called Rise with Us on the Seattle waterfront on Pier 57 and the Great Wheel.The Games will be held

Reunited: Dan Lewis, Steve Pool & Eric Johnson

Today, we aired a special version of the Seattle Refined show. If you've watched the show before, you know we love a recurring segment we do called Party of Three, where we invite three guests to a Seattle spot for good food and conversation.Our latest ite

RUFFined Spotlight: Melon the Shichon

Get Your Memorial Day BBQ on with These Three Epic Grills

The words “Memorial Day” conjure visions of long weekends and laid-back barbecues, but the history of this holiday is far more serious.It started organically, as the families of soldiers who died during the American Civil War held springtime tributes to th

Documenting Love: Mamie & Rafal's Bell Harbor Wedding

Seattle Symphony helps homeless mothers write, sing lullabies for their kids

We all know Seattle is home to incredible restaurants and entertainment, but it's the people who make this city so great. That's why we love sharing truly inspiring stories that leave us speechless.This, is one of them.We recently had the privilege of meet

Movers & Shakers: Amy Faulkner is redefining charitable giving

Welcome to Movers & Shakers; a monthly column where we look deep into PNW life for people who are making moves, doing big things, and who are just - in general - being rad. Seattle is full of multi-talented and multi-faceted people, many at the intersectio

The Bachelorette Premiere: It's raining men...literally

Clear your Monday nights for the next few months because the Bachelorette is back and better than ever! Rachel Lindsay who competed for the love of Nick Viall last season but ultimately was set home heartbroken is giving love another shot. And that shot wi

Mark your calendars! Bachelor Open Casting Call hits Seattle in July

It’s that time of the year again – the Bachelor Open Casting Call. We're not be lying when we say that this is hands down, one of our favorite events of the year.Calling all Seattle (or PNW) ladies and gents who are ~looking for love~! This is your chance