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Earthquakes and volcanoes and tsunamis, oh my! Also wildfires. My husband and I have absolutely fallen in love with the state of Washington. We are seriously considering moving to the greater Seattle region. However, the more research I do, the more I keep reading about the potential for earthquakes, tsunamis, volcanoes, and wildfires. I'm having difficulty finding resources regarding how serious a threat these things actually are. Please help me understand if these things are serious risks that should legitimately dissuade us from moving to the region! [more inside]
posted by quiet_musings around Washington at 10:56 AM - 23 answers

If I was going to go on a walk in the next couple of weeks, in or around Seattle, where should I go to take photos? [more inside]
posted by baptismal around Seattle, WA at 9:39 AM - 8 answers

For Reasons, I will be spending some time in Kenmore over the next few months. Downtown Seattle it isn't, I realize. If you live on the north side of Lake Washington, what are your favorite things? [more inside]
posted by OneSmartMonkey around Kenmore, WA at 1:04 PM - 10 answers

My 19 year old son had knee surgery last week. His medical crew want him to be up and moving, to get better at using crutches and generally for exercise/circulation benefits. He’s also starting to get pretty bored with the same four walls. So, I’m looking for outing ideas in the Seattle area that aren’t too exhausting while upright, or where we can rent or borrow a wheelchair or scooter. [more inside]
posted by Sublimity around Seattle, WA at 7:18 AM - 10 answers

What should I do with a possibly rainy Saturday in Seattle next weekend? [more inside]
posted by burntflowers around Seattle, WA at 6:53 PM - 14 answers

I'll be staying with a friend in Shoreline, WA next week and I'm looking for safe morning running routes. [more inside]
posted by kiripin around Shoreline, WA at 4:37 PM - 7 answers

Hi, are there any new things to do or places to go in Yakima that aren't covered by this question (2012) or this question (2014)? I'm only going to be there for a couple of days but I'm looking for a relaxing weekend. [more inside]
posted by matildaben around Yakima, WA at 11:22 AM - 8 answers

Any recommendations? [more inside]
posted by foxjacket around Seattle, WA at 10:00 AM - 8 answers

I’m visiting Seattle this month and am looking for recommendations for excellent casual dining seafood options. [more inside]
posted by Goblin Barbarian around Seattle, WA at 10:52 AM - 19 answers

Dear friends and their adorable pup are moving to Spokane (he's already there, she's been out for visits and is following soon). They've been living in a great Midwestern college town, are disappointed in the farmers market (so far) and haven't yet found a bakery with amazing bread. The new house will be near Manito Park. They're bright progressive vegetarians in their early fifties who love great food and wine. Please recommend anything in the area that will help make their new life wonderful. Day and weekend trip suggestions, too. Thank you!
posted by 2soxy4mypuppet around Spokane, WA at 1:09 PM - 9 answers

I’m in Seattle this week (Tuesday morning through Sunday morning)! It’ll be my first time there. I love water-centric activities like swimming, sailing, kayaking, etc. and the weather will be perfect so I’m hoping to do a bunch of that. Got any recommendations? [more inside]
posted by danceswithlight around Seattle, WA at 12:36 PM - 12 answers

I will have an opportunity to visit Seattle at pretty much any time this year or next, for a week. When do I want to go, and what do I want to do? [more inside]
posted by colorblock sock around Seattle, WA at 3:57 PM - 17 answers

I just started a part-time job as an accessibility consultant. I'm super excited, but don't know how I should commute to work regularly given my special snowflakes. Advice appreciated :) [more inside]
posted by Alensin around Sammamish, WA at 8:01 PM - 4 answers

Will be in Seattle for work next week and due to a change of schedule, I now have all day Saturday the 13th free. What are the don't miss if you are here for one-day things to do in Seattle? Mariners are home that night and I am planning to go to the game prior to my red-eye flight home.
posted by COD around Seattle, WA at 1:14 PM - 13 answers

Tomorrow morning I will arrive at Seatac at 6:10 and need to get myself to the University of Washington Medical Center for an 8:30 appointment. Uber is telling me this will cost $45. Is there a cheaper way that will definitely get me there in time?
posted by HotToddy around Seattle, WA at 4:52 PM - 14 answers

My dream job is relocating my family and I to the Kent area, and I'm expanding my house search to include nearby cities. It's been a decade since I've lived thereabouts... So what's Auburn like these days? [more inside]
posted by lordcorvid around Auburn, WA at 3:51 PM - 1 answer

I just got a job in Kent, WA, so need to move to that general area before the end of the month. I grew up in Western Washington, and I remember Kent always having something of a negative reputation. I imagine that, if this was ever accurate, it has changed somewhat in the intervening 15 years. So what's Kent like these days? [more inside]
posted by lordcorvid around Kent, WA at 11:58 PM - 7 answers

I have to get my aunt a ticket to Seattle for a few weeks for a family business thing, [more inside]
posted by fantasticness around Seattle, WA at 8:33 AM - 7 answers

Seattlefilter: where would you direct a couple that includes one vegan for a moderate to nice evening out? Budget up to $100 pp, restaurant can be entirely vegan or vegetarian or one with several good options but also meat options. [more inside]
posted by charmedimsure around Seattle, WA at 3:39 PM - 8 answers

We'll be in Seattle next week, where the weather is expected to be dreary (not that that's a bad thing). There are so many "what to do in Seattle" pages on the intertubes, that I'm overwhelmed. Can you help me pare down the list, knowing the time of year and expected weather?
posted by blurker around Seattle, WA at 11:27 AM - 20 answers