r/AskSeattle • • Apr 05 '24

Announcement Wiki editors and maintainers wanted!

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Hey folks, r/askseattle and our team over at /r/Seattle are looking for folks to help us build, update, and maintain our wiki and sidebar content. The /r/Seattle wiki was once a boon of information for new visitors and locals alike, but the subreddit has grown and sites/businesses have come and gone. Our mods are busy moderating and the wiki is collecting cobwebs.

I'm reaching out to members of this community specifically as you are most likely to benefit from (or be knowledgeable about) this content space. This community is entirely based around helping visitors and residents alike find answers to questions that frequently get buried / reported / removed for being duplicates in r/seattle due to the size and velocity of other posts.

If you're interested in helping us out, here are some details:

  • The main areas of work are obviously the wikis on this subreddit and r/seattle
  • You'll be working with the mods here and r/seattle to help decide the organization and categorization of wiki pages, and how we add content / posts / etc to them
  • You will not be asked to moderate, so no need for moderation or wiki experience
  • The only requirements are a post history shows activity in either this subreddit or in r/seattle that we can trust with edit access to our wiki

If you're interested, shoot a message to the mods here or the seattle sub - these links have the title all filled out for you - or just send me a message or comment here.

Cheers!


r/AskSeattle • • 2h ago

Recommendation No health insurance, need mental health meds

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I was recently at Fairfax in Everett and got a new medication regime under them but it runs out next week and I need to find a place that is cheap out of pocket and can prescribe mental health medications. I did call them to ask for an emergency one-time refill and they said no.

I’m in LQA without a car so I’d prefer something nearby. CVS and Zoom urgent cares do not prescribe mental health meds.

I am not eligible for Apple health or really any kind of welfare program because my ex husband pays my mortgage and that alone makes me ineligible for ANYTHING. I’ve tried. I just need a place with a cheap out of pocket non-insured visit that can prescribe mental health medication. Thank you


r/AskSeattle • • 6h ago

Question Where can I spray-paint something? (Belltown)

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I need to spray paint a few things for a halloween costume. It feels like a dumb question but I genuinely don't have any ideas. My apartment isn't big enough to do it without making a huge mess, the building explicitly disallows it in the garage or alley, and I figure someone might not like it if I did it in a parking lot or something.


r/AskSeattle • • 18h ago

Recommendation I love breakfast. What are the best places to get an excellent breakfast?

66 Upvotes

I am searching for the best breakfast experience in Seattle/. What do you all recommend? I am open to traditional American and any other cuisine. If there are places close to downtown Seattle, that would be great!


r/AskSeattle • • 22h ago

Discussion Witnessing a Homeless Person Pass Away

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I recently moved here from the suburbs in the Midwest, so I was not used to seeing as many homeless people. I kind of just ignored them and kept moving, but today I saw a man unresponsive on the street.

The ambulance did CPR on him for about 20 minutes before I left, because my chest was pounding and I was scared. I don’t know if he passed, but I am afraid that was the case.

I’m not really sure what the goal of this post was, I didn’t shed and tears and that scares me even more. I think I feel bad for him, my head hurts and my chest hurts and I just wanted someone to talk to. Even just making this post feels like I’m commodifying his death.

I tried to distract myself when I got home, but playin games or watching a show now just feels disgusting after I might’ve witnessed someone pass away in front of me. Focusing on my reaction this hard too and not the even also makes me feel like a disgusting narcissist.

Has anyone else gone through something like this? Is there any advice you have?


r/AskSeattle • • 2h ago

Employee parking for working inside SeaTac?

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I'm hoping anyone who currently works inside SeaTac can share any info they have about parking. I just was hired at a restaurant inside SeaTac, and all information I can find online is for long term airport parking. I just want to know where is the best rate for parking just during the 8 hours I will be working. The main parking garage next to the airport seems to fill up very fast.

Yes, I know the late rail is an option, but some of my shifts will end past midnight when the train stops running. So I do need to figure out some parking options. Where do employees park?? TIA


r/AskSeattle • • 5h ago

Best dinner spots near climate Pledge Arena?

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Heading up there tonight with the wife, the place we're staying is close to the arena so I was hoping for some good walkable spots near there.. Would like to keep it under $100, pretty open to most types of food.

Mediterranean and Levantin​​e are probably my favorite. My wife loves more Japanese with good ramen or sushi, but we're open to just about anything.


r/AskSeattle • • 5h ago

Favorite local roaster for classic breakfast coffee?

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One of the things I will miss about Alaska is that my local coffee shop was also a small batch roaster who made a great workhorse breakfast coffee (medium roast, smooth, fruity). What are my best local options for something like that here in Seattle?

EDIT

I'm a returning Seattlite so I'm pretty familiar with the established names, but I'm definitely interested in any newer roasters that have popped up in the last 5-10 years.


r/AskSeattle • • 1h ago

Recommendations for neighborhoods in Seattle

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Early 30’s single mom considering a move from the Central Coast of California to Seattle with my 5-year-old son. Partially due to CoL (the specific area I live in is in the top 10 most expensive places to live in the US, so I don’t need any lectures on how expensive Seattle is/can be), but also because I’d like for my son to grow up somewhere that isn’t exclusively wealthy+White politically moderate people. It’s also a struggle to build a community or make friends where we live because people are always leaving for the same reasons I’d like to.

I work remotely, so I’d have no commute and am more concerned about which areas are better for younger kids, but also single millennials. My housing budget is $3200 or less for a 2-3 bdr., and I’d love to be in an area that’s walkable to restaurants, parks, things to do on the weekends, as I love to get out and explore. We’re also big into hiking and camping, but I’d rather be in the city and drive to those things than prioritize proximity to trails. Hopefully thats enough info to be helpful- thank you all in advance!


r/AskSeattle • • 1h ago

Recommendation Chimney Cleaners Recommendations?

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Hi all! My partner and I just bought our first home and it’s in Shoreline. Woohoo!

As we’re preparing to move into the space, we want to find a local chimney cleaner to clean our three fireplaces. Two of the fireplaces (one wood burning stove and one more traditional fireplace) and another standalone wood fire stove.

Any recommendations?


r/AskSeattle • • 1h ago

Question What’s it like to work for Sound Transit?

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I have an interview coming up with Sound Transit. I am currently employed and actually generally happy with my job, but a Sound Transit recruiter reached out and hey, it’s actually a position I am interested in. So, I’m taking to opportunity to learn more and have the interview. Can anyone share any insights on what it’s like to work there in any department? The position I’d be on sounds like a smaller team and it would be located in the main office building at Union Station with three in-person days required a week.


r/AskSeattle • • 2h ago

Recommendation Thrift stores/gift shops/cemeteries/metaphysical shops

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My daughter (age 8) and I have one day and one day only (this Friday, 10/30) to screw around in Seattle before we head to Whidbey Island to hang with friends for a long Halloween weekend. Gimme your best:

-Rich Lady Dumping Ground Thrift Stores
-Flea Markets/Antique Stores
-Gift Shops (fun, quirky stuff)
-OLD cemeteries
-Metaphysical Shops

The part of the city these things might be in is unimportant. We just have to be on the island by 10pm. We have a rental car and we are down to explore whatever, wherever. GO!


r/AskSeattle • • 2h ago

Recommendation Spooky locations near Seattle for just the wedding ceremony/photos?

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I'm looking for a place in or around Seattle that has spooky/haunted vibes. It can be indoor or outdoor.

We wouldn't have the reception there (were not having one), it would just be the ceremony and family photos.

Any tips are appreciated!


r/AskSeattle • • 20h ago

Question I’m not making this up, am I? Coffee shop that had bugs

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A few weeks to a month ago, I swear that I saw a coffee shop being accused of having bugs of some kind. It was a popular post and there were a lot of comments.

Does anyone else remember this?

I looked on Google with the keywords and nothing came up aside from a health inspection report in September. It was given an unsatisfactory rating with a few violations but nothing about bugs was mentioned.

Does anyone remember seeing a Reddit thread with bugs being mentioned? Please tell me I’m not the only one


r/AskSeattle • • 7h ago

Recommendation Bar Hopping For New Years

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Hi all! I'm coming to Seattle to celebrate the New Year and was hoping for bar recommendations and good areas to hang around. I don't know anything about Seattle but I am excited to visit! Thank you all :)


r/AskSeattle • • 4h ago

Halloween spots for visitors

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ill be in Seattle this weekend visiting from Chicago. what bars will be fun to go to for Halloween for those in their 30’s?


r/AskSeattle • • 5h ago

Looking for a hair stylist

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HELLO, I am looking for a hairstylist that specializes in a more fun style of haircuts; I want to get baby bangs and refresh my layers.

Anyone come to mind??

I moved here last year and don’t know where to look since I deleted my instagram


r/AskSeattle • • 15m ago

Question Seattle residents: What should an outsider know to write an authentic novel set in your city?

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Hey everyone!

I'm a writer from New York working on a crime novel set in Seattle in 2016. I'm researching the city because I want to portray it as a real, lived-in place rather than simply use it as a backdrop. I've been reading about Seattle's neighborhoods, history, music, changing economy, and local culture, but I'd love to hear from people who actually experienced the city.

I'm especially interested in the everyday details that outsiders might overlook.

A few things I'd love to hear about:

Everyday life: What did an ordinary day in Seattle feel like in 2016? What did people do after work, where did they hang out, and what were the little routines of daily life?

Neighborhoods:How did places like Capitol Hill, Ballard, Pioneer Square, the Central District, Georgetown, and South Seattle differ? Which areas had distinct personalities that an outsider might miss?

The city's atmosphere: How would you describe Seattle's personality back then? What did people complain about, joke about, love, or take for granted.

Local culture:What music were people listening to? What was the nightlife like? Any local businesses, venues, hangouts, or cultural scenes that really defined the period?

The changing city:How noticeable were Amazon, the tech boom, rising rents, and neighborhood changes in everyday life? How did those changes affect different kinds of people?

The little details:Local expressions, food, stores, public transportation, weather, social habits, or anything else that would make a fictional portrayal feel authentic.

What fiction gets wrong: Are there common stereotypes or recurring mistakes you notice when Seattle appears in books, films, or television?

I'm particularly interested in the perspectives of people who lived in Seattle around 2016, although anyone with relevant knowledge is welcome to contribute.

I know one Reddit thread can't teach me everything about a city, and I'll continue researching independently. I'm just hoping to learn from people's personal experiences and discover details I might never find in a general history or travel guide.

If you lived in Seattle during that period, what's something about the city you think a writer should understand before attempting to portray it?

Thanks! I really appreciate any insight you can share.


r/AskSeattle • • 19h ago

Best Salad Dressing

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Does anyone have any recommendations for exceptional salad dressings sold at local markets or restaurants? Ran out of my favorite dressing and do not want to drive 2 hours to get it

edit: I know I can make my own and sometimes do. Just wanted to branch out and try something new without needing to prep.


r/AskSeattle • • 7h ago

Best jeweler for resizing a ring

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I just got engaged and need my ring resized slightly smaller. Please let me know your jeweler recommendations!


r/AskSeattle • • 8h ago

Recommendation Seattle Kacey Musgraves Day trip

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I’m flying in Tuesday for the Kacey musgraves concert. I’ll have all day Tuesday to sight see in Seattle. I’m staying near the arena. Any recommendations on must see things kinda near by?


r/AskSeattle • • 5h ago

Auto body repair shops

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My Camaro was unfortunately hit a few days ago, and I’m looking for recommendations for a reputable body shop in the greater Seattle area (Seattle/Bellevue/Redmond and surrounding areas).

Because it’s a limited-edition model with a unique factory paint color and some potentially difficult-to-source parts, I’m hoping to find a shop that really takes pride in their work and can restore her as close to factory condition as possible. I’m especially concerned about getting the paint match and finishing details right, rather than just making the damage look acceptable.

If you’ve had a great experience with a shop that handles more specialized vehicles or takes extra care with the details, I’d really appreciate your recommendations! I just want to make sure she’s in good hands. 😭


r/AskSeattle • • 2h ago

Moving to Seattle next month! Need help!

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Since we’re only looking at apartments in Seattle, not condos, would you recommend working with a real estate agent or contacting property management teams directly to book tours ourselves? I’d appreciate your thoughts on whether an agent would be helpful in our case.


r/AskSeattle • • 1d ago

Best raincoats?

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Hey all, with the rain today I decided I actually need to get a new coat, what are the good brands these days? Some raincoats in the past would always let water through even though advertised as waterproof :((

I'm looking for something that water actually beads off :3!!! Also perhaps some insulation?


r/AskSeattle • • 10h ago

Recommendation Visiting Seattle (Bellevue), best afterwork activity?

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Hey 👋 I'm in Seattle for work and I'm looking at what I could do to explore the city in the evenings.

Do you have recommendations? Maybe cool evening events? I was thinking of maybe doing a walking tour? (By night haha) Cause I work during the day. Bellevue itself looks a bit plain

I hope I can walk my way around :)