Seattle is situated on an isthmus between Puget Sound (an inlet of the Pacific Ocean) and Lake Washington.The settlement was moved to the eastern shore of Elliott Bay and named “Seattle” in 1852, in honor of Chief Si’ahl of the local Duwamish and Suquamish tribes. What does Seattle mean in English? noun. a port in […]

Amazon says it has invested more than $4.5 billion in Seattle since opening its first headquarters building in South Lake Union in 2010, including the creation of an additional 244,000 non-Amazon jobs.To support its growth, Amazon has been on a massive hiring spree, adding more than 400,000 positions in 2020 alone. Is Amazon expanding in […]

Seattle once again nation’s fastest-growing big city; population exceeds 700,000. For the first time, Seattle is adding more people on average each year than during the post-Gold-Rush boom years. Is Seattle a crowded city? As Seattle is a very busy city this is likely just due to Seattleites having rigorous professional lives. However, once you […]

The best weather in Seattle is from late June to early September. July and August are the busiest months when hotels are full and restaurants are crowded. May, June, September, and October usually have nice weather and fewer tourists making them great months to visit if you’re not after hot summer weather. Is Seattle hot […]

From thriving nightlife to beachfront living, here are the 20 best neighborhoods in Seattle. Fremont. Fremont is one of the most popular Seattle neighborhoods with a diverse and all-inclusive vibe. Capitol Hill. Belltown. Ballard. Queen Anne. Chinatown-International District. Pioneer Square. Beacon Hill. What is the safest area of Seattle? Westlake. Neighborhood in Seattle, WA. Madrona. […]

SEATTLE — It’s been a heck of a winter. Cold temperatures, snow, rain and don’t forget the typical Pacific Northwest gray skies. The city is known for that, but surprisingly, a new study says Seattle does not have the most depressing winters. How do people cope in Seattle in the winter? Gear beta: How to […]

Seattle. The median household income in Seattle is $102,486. Thus, the middle-class income range is $76,864.50 to $204,972. What income is considered middle class in Seattle? In Seattle, middle income is $53,043 to $159,130 according to GOBankingRates. The numbers are all part of an assessment of cities where the middle class is thriving in America. […]

Foods You Must Try in Seattle Seafood. Restaurant, Seafood, Vegan, Gluten-free, Vegetarian, American, $$$ Pho. Restaurant, Vietnamese. Cream cheese hot dog, AKA the Seattle Dog. Food Truck, American. Chocolate. Patisserie, Dessert, Pastries, Coffee, $$$ Produce. Market, Street Food. Hom bow. Cafe, Chinese. Coffee. Cupcake Royale. What dish is Seattle known for? Seattle’s Famous Foods – […]

The rainy season extends from October to March with December normally the wettest month, however, precipitation is rather evenly distributed through the winter and early spring months with more than 75% of the yearly precipitation falling during the winter wet season. Is it true that it always rains in Seattle? A: On average it rains […]

The best way to make friends in Seattle is to join a group of some sort. I’m part of a caving Grotto, triathlete group, hikers, traveling and running group, or if you do outdoor activities and are friendly its easy to run into other people with similar interests and make friends on the mountains or […]

Contribute your knowledge to the name Seattle Seattle–means reconciler…Chief Sealth (Seattle) was a great leader and orator who reconciled the American Indians and the white settlers. The city Seattle is named after him. Seattle also means wisdom.Chief Seattle’s message reflects on our world today. Is Seattle a girl name? Seattle – Girl’s name meaning, origin, […]

To be sure, Seattle is still very white compared with most other major U.S. cities. And yes, our ranking as the nation’s fifth-whitest big city remains intact. What percent of Seattle is white? 67.3%Table Population White alone, percent  67.3% Black or African American alone, percent(a)  7.3% American Indian and Alaska Native alone, percent(a) […]

While Seattle has in the past been largely dependent on the aerospace industry (it is the headquarters of the Boeing Company, the world’s largest aerospace firm), the city’s diverse economy is also based on the manufacture of transportation equipment and forest products as well as food processing and advanced What are the major industries in […]

Seattle is consistently ranked among the 10 best places to live in the United States by U.S. News, and for good reason. Not only is Seattle surrounded by lush evergreen forests, but the city is famous for being environmentally friendly.For these reasons and more, we think moving to Seattle is a fantastic idea. How much […]

The Space Needle was once the tallest structure west of the Mississippi River, standing at 605 ft (184 m). Space Needle Wikimedia | © OpenStreetMap Record height Tallest in Seattle and Washington state from 1962 to 1969 Preceded by Smith Tower Is the Space Needle the tallest building? It is currently the 29th-tallest building in […]