Sarah Stackhouse

Seattle

Writer and Events Coordinator at Seattle Magazine

Writer at Freelance

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The Pulse: Full Speed into May

1 week ago | seattlemag.com | Sarah Stackhouse

The sun’s out and the pollen is rude, but it’s almost Cinco de Mayo. My grandpa was Mexican and ran a restaurant, so we always mark the day with a party at our place — carnitas and Pacifico. I’ll be cooking. The kids will be slamming horchata. What about you? Are you celebrating? Here’s what’s going on around town…The Windermere Cup is back on Saturday, May 3. One of my favorite Seattle traditions. Always magic.
Must List: Six Fun Things to Do in Seattle This Week

1 week ago | seattlemag.com | Sarah Stackhouse

We have exciting news — our new issue is making its way to mailboxes and newsstands, and for the first time ever, Melinda French Gates is on the cover of a Seattle publication! She’s part of our Trailblazing Women issue, featuring 10 incredible women telling their stories in their own words. You don’t want to miss this issue.
A Seattle Mother’s Day Gift Guide

2 weeks ago | seattlemag.com | Sarah Stackhouse

I go through a lot of phases as a mom. When my kids were babies, all I wanted on Mother’s Day was to be alone, and my husband was left with any baggage the request created. These days, I’m looking for a chill family day — maybe a hike with some sandwiches I don’t have to carry. I’m pretty clear with my family about what I want every year (this year: a bike rack for the car).
A Big Win for Pioneer Square’s Small Businesses

2 weeks ago | seattlemag.com | Sarah Stackhouse

The federal government is pulling funding from important community services, research and nonprofits. Across the region, organizations are scrambling to stay open — or closing for good. Small businesses are getting hammered by tariffs and recession fears. But in Seattle’s oldest neighborhood, there’s a different story unfolding. The Alliance for Pioneer Square, a nonprofit focused on preserving the district’s history and culture, launched the PS, I Love You program earlier this year.
The Pulse: Smells Like Spring

2 weeks ago | seattlemag.com | Sarah Stackhouse

It’s been warm enough to eat outside, so we did: enchiladas and cucumber salad on the deck last night, with a light chicken manure breeze for ambiance. No shade to the neighbors — it’s garden season, and I support it 100%. Here’s what’s going on around town…Spice Waala’s soft serve flavor this week? Turmeric milk. Yes, please. The mayor is out here being incredibly sweet with kids, and we kind of love him for it.
Must List: Six Fun Things to Do in Seattle This Week

3 weeks ago | seattlemag.com | Sarah Stackhouse

Bring it, Seattle. You are stunning under blue skies. If you’re looking for something to check out between iced coffee runs, this art show about climate change looks incredible. The annual City Nature Challenge is back. Log a bug, animal, or plant and help scientists track biodiversity. The state’s trying to hit our bar tabs with more taxes (rude), and FIFA wants Seattle volunteers to work six matches at Lumen Field.
Spot. Snap. Identify.

3 weeks ago | seattlemag.com | Sarah Stackhouse

Grab your phone, open your camera, and start looking for bugs. Or birds. Or that weird plant you always see but have no idea what it is. Seattle-Tacoma is back in for the world’s largest bioblitz, kicking off April 25. Around here, spotting an eagle during the afternoon commute or a strange mushroom on the trail isn’t exactly rare. The City Nature Challenge builds on that everyday connection to nature, turning it into a friendly global competition.
Calling All Soccer Fans

3 weeks ago | seattlemag.com | Sarah Stackhouse

Seattle is about to host some of the biggest soccer matches in the world. This summer, the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup comes to town. It’s the largest club soccer tournament ever held in the U.S. — 32 teams, 63 matches, 12 cities. The tournament kicks off June 14 in Miami. Lumen Field gets six of them, including a hometown face-off between the Sounders and Paris Saint-Germain. FIFA just put out the call for volunteers.
The Pulse: Too Nice to Work

3 weeks ago | seattlemag.com | Sarah Stackhouse

It’s been offensively nice outside this week. We’re all acting like the past six months of rain never happened and won’t happen again. I love it. I had a colleague once tell me, “No one works past 3 p.m. on Fridays in the Northwest when the weather’s nice.” I’ll be observing that sacred tradition today. Here’s what’s happening around town…This elk named Huckleberry at Woodland Park Zoo just dropped his antlers like a boss and is strutting into spring fully buzzed.
A Disco-Inspired Love Story

3 weeks ago | seattlemag.com | Sarah Stackhouse

A chance meeting. A long love story. One unforgettable night. Randy Gantenbein, who once managed Paul Allen’s properties and has spent decades in hospitality, and Ernie Vigil, a Navy veteran and longtime nurse, first met in a San Diego Starbucks on Easter Sunday. Randy was sipping coffee and flipping through his horoscope.