Sarah Stackhouse

Seattle

Writer and Events Coordinator at Seattle Magazine

Writer at Freelance

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Seattle’s World Cup Poster Ranks No. 1

2 weeks ago | seattlemag.com | Sarah Stackhouse

If there’s a creative endeavor of any kind, expect Seattle to show up and look good. Case in point: Our official 2026 FIFA World Cup host city poster took the top spot in Sports Illustrated’s national ranking. For the first time in FIFA World Cup history, each of the tournament’s 16 host cities — spanning the U.S., Mexico, and Canada — designed its own official poster.
The Pulse: Seattle Is for the Birds

2 weeks ago | seattlemag.com | Sarah Stackhouse

Spring’s nearly over, and the birds are making the most of it. Gulls are stealing beach snacks, robins bounce around in the grass, and crows run the block like little mobsters. As the city grows, so do they. Seattle now has 30 to 40 times more crows than it did in the 1960s. We’re lucky. We’ve got the smartest, scrappiest birds in the game. Here’s what’s happening around town…A very cute crane escaped the Cougar Mountain Zoo and is still on the loose.
Must List: Six Things to Do This Week

2 weeks ago | seattlemag.com | Sarah Stackhouse

Hey, have you heard? We’re in for some warmer weather this weekend, which is good because there’s a lot going on. SIFF is wrapping up, and we’ve been covering it from all angles, including a look at the many women behind the camera and the design work that keeps the festival fun, inclusive, and engaging. And have you been following along with our Trailblazing Women series? Now’s a good time to catch up. Here’s what to do this week.
Ice Cream with a View

2 weeks ago | seattlemag.com | Sarah Stackhouse

I remember the first time I had Molly Moon’s Homemade Ice Cream. It was 2008, not long after I’d moved to Seattle. After sushi with friends in Wallingford, we joined the line that wrapped down the block. I got a scoop of honey lavender with lemon curd and a very fancy cherry on top. It was so delicious, unlike like anything I’d ever had. I still think about it. Seventeen years later, the Seattle chain is heading downtown.
Fave Five: Easing Into Summer

2 weeks ago | seattlemag.com | Sarah Stackhouse

Seattle summer doesn’t arrive all at once — it trickles in, a little ore light here, a slightly warmer evening there. We’re not all the way in, but we’re close enough to start making plans. I don’t usually trust anything with a mascot, but I’ll make an exception for the giant inflatable panda presiding over a weekend of dumplings and bubble tea. has already made its way through New York and Boston, and now it’s Seattle’s turn.
The Pulse: May Keeps Ghosting Us

3 weeks ago | seattlemag.com | Sarah Stackhouse

Spring is strange no matter where you are, but especially here — where the moment the sun blinks at us, we’re in flip-flops at Green Lake. My kids are already in shorts. I’m still turning on the heater every morning and wearing sweaters. Classic Seattle. Here’s what’s going on around town…Seattle Crabby Dogs return to Olympic Sculpture Park on May 23. Still the best meal with a view. Flying Bike’s new strawberry lemonade seltzer clocks in at 6.5%. Wear a helmet.
Must List: Six Fun Things to Do in Seattle This Week

3 weeks ago | seattlemag.com | Sarah Stackhouse

Hey Seattle, can you feel summer in the air? It’s still chilly, but that might actually be the sun showing up. Our new issue is all about Trailblazing Women and we’re kicking it off with Melinda French Gates. Hungry? Head up north to The Local 104. The ricotta fritters are incredible. There’s still time to catch Camano Island’s Studio Tour, and if you’re into live, jazzy music, the Jazz Connection festival is happening in Edmonds with performances by the region’s best young musicians.
Reading the Economic Fault Lines

3 weeks ago | seattlemag.com | Sarah Stackhouse

Washington residents are Googling recession-related terms more than anyone else in the country. A new study from Techr, an online HR platform, ranked states based on Google searches like “Trump recession 2025,” “are we in a recession 2025,” and “layoffs 2025.” Washington tops the list with 56.33 searches per 100,000 residents — more than 200% above the national average and well ahead of the next most concerned states: Wyoming and Vermont. It makes sense. We’re a state of preppers.
A Quiet Force: Tasha the Sloth Bear Remembered

3 weeks ago | seattlemag.com | Sarah Stackhouse

Woodland Park Zoo is saying goodbye to a very important grandma. Tasha, a 20-year-old sloth bear known for her beautiful coat, hazel eyes, and love of cinnamon, was humanely euthanized after being diagnosed with advanced cancer. She had recently shown signs of rapidly declining health, including lethargy and loss of appetite, prompting an urgent exam. Veterinarians discovered malignant tumor cells in abdominal fluid, indicating severe, widespread disease.
206 Forever

4 weeks ago | seattlemag.com | Sarah Stackhouse

If you’ve got a 206 number, go ahead and brag a little. It’s about to get exclusive. Starting June 10, the 564 area code will begin overlaying 206 in Seattle. Blame the cell phones, tablets, watches. Everything wants a number now. Area codes often run out eventually, but this speeds things up. And since we now carry our numbers with us when we move, there’s less turnover. So the 206 supply is nearing its end. The 206 area code has been around since 1947, when it covered the entire state of Washington.