Win an *exclusive* experience to Stars on Ice (complete with a hotel stay!)

Stars On Ice 2018 is keeping the Olympic flame alive at KeyArena on May 19th!Nathan Chen will be the centerpiece of the 2018 Stars on Ice tour that will feature current National Champions and Olympic Gold Medalists.AND...Seattle Refined is giving you a cha

Are you resisting the urge to text and drive? Trust us, we know the struggle is real

Even though it's against the law, many of us give in to temptation and pick up our cell phones while behind the wheel (a recent AAA survey found that nearly 50% of drivers admit to reading a text or email and 35% admit to typing a text or email, in the pas

Expect sumo wrestling, sushi & sake at WaMu Theater this weekend

This may be one of the most incredible events to ever come to Seattle.On Saturday, April 28 and Sunday, April 29 three champion sumo wrestlers are coming to WaMu theater for Sumo + Sushi, an event where ticket buyers watch the 1500-year-old Japanese sport

Photos: Locals try to make it across a 75-foot long pond on their skis/snowboards

It's the final weekend at Stevens Pass, and that means the annual Pond Skim!!!

Photos: High-kicking hopefuls swarm the 2018 Sea Gals Open Auditions

It's that time of year again! Saturday April 21 was Day 1 of the Sea Gals Semi-Final Auditions for the Seahawks 2018/2019 season.

Artist of the Week: Jason Thiemann

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

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

Dream comes true for local high school student battling cancer

Decatur High School student Kahlel Young had a dream come true when he visited the KOMO News team and delivered a sports cast with guidance from KOMO's Mike Ferreri.

Timeless Songs, Incredible Dancing! It's 'Kiss Me Kate' at the 5th Avenue Theatre

It's considered one of the great musicals of all-time. Kiss Me Kate is a timeless story of love and loathing. A true battle of the sexes, set to the music of the legendary Cole Porter. In Kiss Me Kate, playing now at the 5th Avenue Theatre, a charming lead

Bellamy Young (aka Mellie Grant on 'Scandal') says the series finale will be 'satisfying'

Tonight, April 19th, the series finale of ABC's hit show 'Scandal' will air at 10/9 central.Fans will weep. Drama will unfold. We're guessing someone will die, Olivia Pope will drink red wine, and Mellie Grant will have at least one impressive monologue. A

Documenting Love: Andrea & Kendall'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

Exclusive MARVEL exhibit makes its world premiere at MoPOP in Seattle

Party like a super hero! The wait is almost over! MARVEL: UNIVERSE of SUPER HEROES, a brand new exhibition - will be a must see experience for fans of Spider-Man, Black Panther, Thor and more iconic heroes and villains of Marvel comics and movies. This com

RUFFined Spotlight: Peanut the Mix

Photos: Inside OfferUp's Bellevue headquarters (yeah, they're based here!)

When OfferUp said they furnished their office with things they found on OfferUp - we HAD to check it out.

Win tickets to the first ever 'Pixar Fest' at Disneyland Resort!

Seattle Refined wants you to come celebrate Friendship and Beyond during the first ever Pixar Fest at Disneyland Resort!Celebrate Awe...at an all-new Pixar-themed fireworks spectacular, with the return of the Pixar Play Parade!Celebrate Wonder…with the awa

Almost 40M visitors came to Seattle in 2017, the 8th consecutive year of record tourism

As we go through our day-to-day lives - it's easy to forget that Seattle is a hot tourist destination!Visit Seattle just released statistics showing record visitors volume - oh you know, just a slight 39.9 million.I can't make this up folks, 39.9 million h

Photos: Final day of Wizard World in Portland wraps up with celebs, costumes & craziness

Photos: Celebrity sightings at Portland's Wizard World

Vampires, Dothraki, wizards and witches showed up!

Photos: Sun's out, guns (and buns!) out as brave souls hit the slopes in their skivvies

Clothes came off and the sun came out!

Photos: Nope - this isn't Hogwarts, it's Day 2 of Wizard World in Portland

We want to be really really clear that this pic is NOT of the actual actors. Just fans who are THAT GOOD.

PHOTOS | Skagit Valley tulips are in full bloom

Seattle's own Kenny G talks horns, hair & humor

We recently caught up with saxophone sensation, Kenny G, as he played at a series of sold out shows at Dimitriou's Jazz Alley in Seattle.Of course we had to ask him to play a little of one of his most famous songs, Songbird. After falling into a full-fledg

Photos: Portland's Wizard World Comic Con is magic, pure and simple

Johnny Depp, is that you??

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

RUFFined Spotlight: Mick Jagger the Shih Tzu

Did you know you can rent original art at SAM Gallery?

Amazing abstracts, fantastic photographs and fun pieces of pop art bursting with color.It's no surprise you can 'see' these one-of-a-kind works at the Seattle Art Museum. But there's a twist. At SAM Gallery, you can take them home too! It's located inside

SIFF 2018 announces Closing Night & Centerpiece Films and Galas

The 2018 Seattle International Film Festival just announced their Closing Night and Centerpiece Films and Galas!Centerpiece Film: Sorry to Bother YouSorry to Bother You pulls no punches in its portrayal of racial dynamics in the workplace, and is an utterl

12 books we're reading this spring

Documenting Blind Dates: Maia & Johnny

This week, we're taking a break from our regularly scheduled Documenting Love programming to give a shout out to all those struggling to date in this city! So today instead of Documenting a Couple, we're Documenting a Blind Date. Will they? Won't they? Who

Shutterflies: Four fierce female photographers making waves in Seattle

While many many claim photography as a hobby, it takes an extremely talented, driven and passionate person to actually make a living out of it! There are four ladies in and around the Seattle area who are working hard, and making it (and their clients) loo

Views of Seattle: The Emerald Cityscape, as seen from a boat

Photos: Hundreds made it out for the 90s Pub Crawl

It's the 90s ya'll!!! Hundreds of party goers dressed in their favorite 90s fashion and danced their Saturday away to their favorite jams.

Photos: Folks came dressed to impress for ABBA night!

Seattle's Macklemore announces birth of second daughter

LONDON - Seattle rapper Macklemore and his wife quietly welcomed their second daughter in March.Macklemore, whose real name is Ben Haggerty, revealed that he and his wife Tricia Davis became parents of two just before St. Patrick's Day, a celebration of th

UFO sighting in Burien! Photos from the 2018 BUFO Fest

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

SOLD OUT: You're invited to a free screening of Amy Schumer's new movie, 'I Feel Pretty'

SOLD OUT. THANKS FOR PLAYING EVERYONE!What are you doing Wednesday, April 18 at 7 p.m.?LAUGHING YOUR BUTT OFF AT A FREE MOVIE, THAT'S WHAT!If you're free - join us for a screening of Amy Schumer's hilarious new comedy 'I Feel Pretty' at AMC Pacific Place i

A Beginner’s Guide to Intermittent Fasting

Intermittent fasting is pretty simple, but at the same time it can be pretty dang confusing.  I have a couple friends who have tried it and they swear by it.  And to be honest, those friends are lookin' GOOD. Completely clueless, I went to Chris Alarcio, a

Inside One of the Hottest Collectible Companies in the World (that's also in Everett)

As a collector, a diehard collector, you're always looking for something that can occupy your brain and your spare time. That's certainly how its been for me. I think its also for our fans too.Brian Mariotti knows collectors because he is one himself.For m

The most expensive painting ever sold by an American artist is on display in Seattle

Scribbles, strokes and swathes of color.  And in the center, an image of a skull - giving this piece of art an electric energy.To understand the rawness of the expression, you have to be right here in front of the painting, explains Catharina Manchanda, Jo

RUFFined Spotlight: Finn the Aussie Shepherd/Lab Mix

The hidden history of the Ballard Bell

You’ve seen it. Maybe you’ve heard it. The Ballard Bell.The Ballard Bell sits atop the Ballard Centennial Bell Tower at the corner of 22nd Ave NW and Ballard Ave NW in Ballard.It chimes the hour, on the hour,” says Jay Craig, or otherwise known as the Ball

Tickets for 'Les Miserables' in Seattle are now on sale

HEY LISTEN UP ALL YA theater nerds!Tickets for Paramount's 'Les Miserables' are officially now on sale.The epic drama will only be here a short time - June 6-17 - so if you want tickets we suggest moving fast!They start at $35 and you can grab yours from S

If you liked 'Lost', ABC's new show 'The Crossing' may be right up your alley

Finally!!I traveled up to Vancouver, BC and spent a day on the set of ABC's show The Crossing months ago - and have had to wait and wait and wait to tell you guys about it until it premiered. Well GUESS WHAT. That is today (April 2nd!).Besides having a gre

And Seattle's most popular dog breed is...

And once again, the Labrador Retriever takes that number one spot of Seattle's most popular dog breed!Not only are these sweet, loving and loyal breeds Seattle's fav, but According to American Kennel Club's 2017 study, the Lab Retriever's are America's fav

Photos: Holiday, schmoliday! Sakura-Con finishes strong on final day of epic convention

Can you guess WA's favorite Jelly Bean flavor?

Just in time for Easter, we've got the *highly classified* scoop on what Washington's favorite Jelly Bean flavor is.Can a girl get a drum roll up in this biz-ness? Washington's favorite JBean flavor is...Juicy Pear!Candystore.com looked at jelly bean sales

Photos: Hoppy Easter! Bunnies infiltrate Seattle during 2018 BunnyCon

Photos: Day 2 of Sakura-Con rocks Seattle with astonishing anime

Yowza!

Photos: The largest anime convention in the Northwest kicks off in downtown Seattle

Ruben Studdard is in town, and you KNOW we had to meet the Velvet Teddybear

His voice is distinctive, smooth, rich. It's got a warmth that hearkens back to the golden age of R&B. And when you're in the room with Ruben Studdard, that voice, his voice, is nothing short of supersonic.Ruben first captured America's heart some 15 years

Movers & Shakers: David Rue is a dancer, community activist & museum junkie

Three weeks into his internship at Seattle Art Museum, David Rue was asked to stay on full-time. And while that says a lot about the talent and professionalism he brings to his role as the Public Program Coordinator, it is Rue’s creativity and passion that

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

Little-Known Fact: Pickleball was invented on Bainbridge Island

Pickleball. You may not have heard of this sport, but it definitely should be on your radar. It’s one of the fastest growing sports in the U.S., with more than 2.8 million players, according to the USAPA. It's a paddle sport open to all ages and skill lev

Angel Of The Winds Casino Resort: Winning with the best in technology

Winning money is something most people consider fun, but winning in style is something else entirely.Angel Of The Winds Casino Resort blends the best in entertainment and technology to bring guests an unforgettable experience. Have an electric car? Charge

Fall in love with BMW's ReachNow car-sharing service in Seattle

ReachNow is the sponsor of today's Party of Three lunch segment. The station's own Carey Brandenburg drove to Shelter Lounge in style in a ReachNow BMW X1.Dating in today's world is a lot like leasing a car. You go online to find a good match (usually base

Photos: Check out the masterpiece this professional Domino Artist created in Seattle

Meet Lily Hevesh, the #1 most subscribed Domino Artist in the world.

RUFFined Spotlight: D'Argo the Rough Collie

Easter (hop)penings around Seattle

Is it even Easter without a brunch or buffet? Happy Easter from our family to yours! Let us know what places we missed and tag us in your Easter brunch photos. You know how much we love food, ya'll.AQUA by El Gaucho. Talk about brunch with a view! AQUA by

Chateau Ste. Michelle announces 2018 summer concert series (!)

The 34th annual summer concert series is (almost) back in action in wine country!Tickets go on sale Saturday, March 31 at 10 a.m. for the 24 concert series starting on Sunday, June 10! Click here to save the link for tickets!Here's the line up:Ian Anderson

Fun is the Name of the Game at Tulalip Resort Casino

At Tulalip Resort Casino the gaming floor is at the center of the action. With 37 tables playing 11 different games it can be a lot to take in, but there's no reason to feel intimidated. Everyone at Tulalip has one goal, to make sure you have fun!The staff

Social Media Star Empowers Fans to Raise Money for Big Climb

The Columbia Center is the second tallest building west of the Mississippi. A towering skyscraper right in the center of Seattle. There's perfectly good elevators that will carry you up 69 floors from the lobby to the observation deck near the top. But why

34 doggos who are giving us LIFE on this National Puppy Day!

It's the best day of all! #NationalPuppyDay

Photos: Largest wine event of the year kicks off with iconic Red & White Party

The absolute worst part about decluttering your home just became really, really easy

Storage. Most people need some sort of extra storage from time to time. Be it a remodel or a place to keep Christmas decorations, extra storage is often a necessity. But finding storage and moving your items to and fro is a pain. It is also costly. Moving

Photos: 2,300-lb glass panels were delicately lifted into place for the Needle's facelift

Jay-Z, Beyonce add Seattle concert to upcoming stadium tour

Superstars Jay-Z and Beyonce have added a Seattle appearance to their upcoming On the Run II concert tour, according to media reports.The tour is set to kick off June 6 in Cardiff, U.K., and run through the summer and early fall, closing with a newly sched

Photos: Cherry blossoms hit peak bloom this week at UW

The cherry blossoms at the University of Washington reach full bloom this week.

Photos: The 46th annual St. Patty's Day Parade!

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

RUFFined Spotlight: Penny the Mini Mutt

Photos: Chowing down for charity at the third annual Pi Day Pie Eating Contest!

It's Pi Day!!! Which means the third annual Pi Day Pie Eating Contest at Lost Lake Cafe & Lounge in Capitol Hill went down!!! The winner of the event got to choose a charity of their choice to receive a $500 donation.

10 things to do in/around Seattle this spring

Photos: 'Dancing With The Stars' comes to WaMu Theater

Documenting Love: Randi & Josh's Story

Note from Seattle Refined: We could not be more excited that photographer/blogger/genius Alexandra Celia has joined our team here at Seattle Refined. She has devoted her career to documenting love in its purest and most original form - which you'll see in

112 photos of dogs living their best lives at the Seattle Kennel Club Dog Show

Photos: A day at the Seattle Dog Show is a DAY WELL SPENT

This. This is what life is all about.

Photos: Oh my Lorde! Pop singer packs KeyArena for Melodrama World Tour

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

Firefighters train to climb the 1,356 stairs for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society

Probationary firefighter Ian Condon was one of the thousands who completed the annual Scott Firefighter Stairclimb on March 11th, including close to 100 from Seattle Fire Department. The grueling 1,356-step climb raises money for the Leukemia & Lymphoma So

Fans of 'The Bachelor' buy anti-Arie billboards after he breaks engagement

WASHINGTON (Sinclair Broadcast Group) -- Fans of The Bachelor in Los Angeles and Minnesota were not happy with Arie Luyendyk Jr. after he broke off his engagement on national television to publicist Becca Kufrin.In the season finale that aired on Monday, L

Book Club Review: Here's what we thought of 'Promise Not To Tell'

Our February book club pick, Promise Not To Tell by Jayne Ann Krentz, was made all the better by the fact that Krentz actually CAME to our discussion at Third Place Books' newest location in Seward Park!Krentz was an absolute delight, and we had some new f

RUFFined Spotlight: Eevee the Corgi

Ever wanted to learn how to make neon? There's a class for that

Western Neon has been lighting up Seattle streets since 1985, and even if you don't recognize the name, you know their work. “I think one of the most important projects were did was reinstating the Rainier R on top of the old Brewery,” Dylan Neuwirth from

Tickets are on sale for 2018 Capitol Hill Block Party

Spring is right around the corner, but you know what CHBP means - SUMMER IS ALMOST HEEERE, BABY!I digress.Capitol Hill Block Party released their line up earlier this week and tickets are on sale now! Headliners include Father John Misty, Dillon Francis an

Photos: If you think your yoga class is zen, just wait until you try Yoga Under Glass

March Book Club Pick: 'The Subtle Art of Not Giving A F*ck" by Mark Manson

Refined Reads is a monthly bookclub from KOMO News' lifestyle website and television show, Seattle Refined. 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 m

Riding in Cars with Soap Stars: Our Visit with General Hospital's Michelle Stafford

General Hospital is a long way from Sea-Tac Airport. That's why we were so thrilled when actress Michelle Stafford flew to town for our KOMO So Northwest Women's Show at The Tacoma Dome. Stafford plays the smart and sexy Nina Clay on the long running dayti

Photos: Thousands of snow geese migrate from Siberia & Alaska to Skagit County

Photos: Outstanding outfits close out 2018 Emerald City Comicon

Emerald City Comicon is the largest comic book and pop culture convention in the Pacific Northwest. Thousands come to the Washington State Convention Center in Seattle for 4 days of cosplay, comic books, celebrities, panels and more.

Photos: You’re not dreaming – Day 3 of Comicon was just out of this world

Emerald City Comicon is the largest comic book and pop culture convention in the Pacific Northwest. Thousands come to the Washington State Convention Center in Seattle for 4 days of cosplay, comic books, celebrities, panels and more.

Photos: Extraordinary ensembles continue on Day 2 of Seattle's Comicon

Emerald City Comicon is the largest comic book and pop culture convention in the Pacific Northwest. Thousands come to the Washington State Convention Center in Seattle for 4 days of cosplay, comic books, celebrities, panels and more.

Local Artist Showcases His Culture in Comic Book Art

For Jeffrey Veregge meeting fans never gets old. There was a time, not so long ago, when he was just a fan himself.It amazes me that people search me out because I used to do the same thing. I still do the same thing. It's hard not to geek out, said Veregg

Photos: A look at what the Oscars Governor's Ball will be serving. Just, whoa

Photos: Costumed characters invade Seattle at Day 1 of PNW's Comicon

VOTE: 90th Academy Awards & printable Oscar Ballot

SEATTLE - The 90th Academy Awards are this Sunday, March 4, in Los Angeles.Cast your vote in these main Oscar categories in our KOMO Polls. You can also print your own Oscar ballot below to compare winners.  You can watch the Academy Awards Sunday on KOMO