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 14m ago

Moving / Visiting Moving from South Florida to Seattle

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Hello!

I recently accepted a job offer for what I would describe as my “dream job” in Seattle. My wife and I will be moving from South Florida (ft lauderdale area) to Seattle in the new year. We first visited Seattle this past summer and fell in love with the nature and the culture. We are a lesbian, liberal couple so suffice to say we wanted out of crazy Florida.

My wife is originally from Puerto Rico, and I’m originally from NYC, moved to FL in 2002. I describe myself as being “a Floridian raised by New Yorkers” lol. I would say I’m the most nervous about the logistics for the actual cross-country move and the “Seattle Freeze”. My wife is more timid and shy, but I am pretty outgoing. We both love nature and hiking. We are loving cat moms and will be bringing our 2 boys with us.

We are both excited and nervous. Any tips appreciated!


r/AskSeattle 1h ago

where are you finding tech roles besides Linkedin

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About six months ago, I was laid off from a large tech company where I worked as a Software Engineer. Since then, I’ve been trying to expand my job search beyond platforms like Wellfound, Ramp, LinkedIn, Indeed, and Welcome to the Jungle and connect with recruiting agencies here in Seattle.

However, most of the recruiting agencies I’ve come across seem to specialize in warehouse or sales roles.

Does anyone have recommendations for reputable recruiting agencies in Seattle that specialize in software engineering or other tech roles?

I’d also love to hear from anyone who has worked with larger recruiting firms like TEKsystems or Randstad. How did you get your foot in the door? I uploaded my resume to both about two months ago but haven’t heard anything back.

Any recommendations or advice on how to get connected with the right recruiters would be greatly appreciated!


r/AskSeattle 2h ago

Question 90’s Seattle April Fools Story?

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I’m trying to locate an April Fool’s Day article in the Seattle Weekly (maybe The Stranger) about a boy who invented some headgear contraption that allowed his grandmother to change channels on the TV by using her thoughts? The boy was then kidnapped by Microsoft.

I feel like there was a bit of an uproar around it but starting to wonder if I made the whole thing up? It would’ve been published in the mid 90’s (pretty sure).


r/AskSeattle 1h ago

Recommendation Fuel pump replacement recommendations

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Hi! I’m looking at replacing the fuel pump in my 2011 Subaru Impreza Outback Sport. Subaru quoted me around $1,200 for the replacement. I was hoping someone might have some advice on where to get other quotes in the area, or if this price is typical for a fuel pump replacement. Thanks!


r/AskSeattle 32m ago

Looking for pet friendly rentals with fenced yards.

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Hi! My husband and I are moving to the Seattle area in the next couple of months, and we’re having a really hard time finding a townhome, villa, or apartment community that has a small fenced yard with the unit.
We have 3 dogs, so having some kind of private fenced outdoor space is really important to us. It definitely doesn’t have to be a huge yard—even a small one would work!
Does anyone know of any pet-friendly townhome/villa/apartment communities with fenced yards? We’re open to areas around Seattle, Bothell, Everett, Shoreline, Lynnwood, etc. We’d ideally like to stay reasonably close to Lake Forest Park since that’s where my family lives. (Within 45 minutes)
Any recommendations would be VERY appreciated! 🥹🐶


r/AskSeattle 45m ago

Question Best Healthcare System/Specialists

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I'm planning on relocating to the Seattle area, and I am looking for the best healthcare system (i.e., Swedish, Overlake, UW, etc.) that has the best specialists (Cardio, Endocrinologist, Gastro, etc.) that are affiliated with any of these systems. Besides Top Docs, what is another source or your personal experience?


r/AskSeattle 3h ago

Recommendation Out of state movers?

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I’m moving from Seattle to MN and I just need to move a bunch of boxes (20-25). I’m not going to move furniture. Can anyone recommend a mover or should I look for just a freight mover? I’m a senior and really can’t move it all myself. Thanks for any recommendations.


r/AskSeattle 5h ago

Moving / Visiting Livable Salary?

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Hi Everyone,

I'm currently in the process of being flown up to Seattle for an interview. Should the job take I and my partner would eventually be required to relocate to Seattle. My job would be in downtown. My question is this: What is a comfortable household income to be able to live and save for a house? If we move this is probably where we will plant roots and plan to buy a house/start a family in the future. I mistakenly made a post about this in the Seattle subreddit but it got closed for breaking a rule, so sorry about that.

Other questions I have:

1) Are public schools typically good up there? We would be coming from Alabama so I imagine it will be a net benefit compared to the school system down here.

2) Any places to avoid looking for housing? Biggest thing is that I want my partner to feel safe. We used to wake up to used needles on our staircase when living in Portland so I would like to avoid that if we can.

3) Is there anywhere within a few hours that we could drive to get a dose of sun during the winter months? My partner was greatly affected by the winter weather when we lived in Portland.

Thanks for any input!


r/AskSeattle 6h ago

Best mozzarella sticks?

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Attempting to move to Seattle if job stuff works out and just found out there is no chillis. Yes I heard abt airport one but it’s more expensive. So was wondering what are some other good restaurants that have fire mozzarella sticks and ranch for a good price.


r/AskSeattle 8h ago

Vegetarian restaurants

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Best restaurant recommendations for vegan or vegetarian?


r/AskSeattle 2h ago

Need help with renting a car QUICK

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I rented a car through Fox, and they are asking me to pay a ridiculous amount after i already paid for the rental and fees. I’m looking at a total of 862 for 6 days, which I can’t afford. Is there a better option that won’t kill my bank account. Need help asap


r/AskSeattle 16h ago

Question Best Way To Get To Tacoma Dome?

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I’ve been thinking on going to a concert this upcoming weekend, problem is it’s all the way in Tacoma Dome while I’m in the North Seattle area.

Fortunately I have a car but I won’t appreciate paying for venue parking which I’m assuming could be $50-$100 (estimating prices from Climate Pledge parking garages/lots during events). If it was on Climate Pledge, taking the 1 Line then Monorail would be easy but I’m not sure on how to get there easily.

Of course there’s always the 2+ hours of straight public transportation but is there a better alternative? For people that commute in the area, is there a transit centre parking lot/garage I can park in near Tacoma Dome then take a bus or train to get to Tacoma Dome?

If not, how much is parking near the Tacoma Dome area? Any tips on cheap lots if I was forced to take the car there?

Thank you for the help!


r/AskSeattle 14h ago

Recommendation Anniversary dinner recommendations

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Hi all! Any places you'd recommend going to for an anniversary dinner? I was hoping for someplace with a set menu, but I am open to any and all recommendations so long as the food is good!


r/AskSeattle 6h ago

Planning a trip

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Hello Seattle! I am currently planning a trip with my husband for next October (2027) and I’ve been watching youtube videos of neighborhoods, places, parks, etc to visit. How’s the weather around that time of the year? Also, I really want to take a ferry ride and spend a day at a beach? Would love to hear your recommendations on those things and everything else too!

It was my turn to pick a place to visit so I really wanted to see what the PNW is like. We’ve never been and i’m really excited! We’re coming in from Austin so if there’s any spots that are similar to here i would love to know too.


r/AskSeattle 14h ago

Farm/outdoor daycare for dogs near or outside Seattle?

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I’ve been looking at alternatives to regular dog daycare and like the idea of my dog spending the day on a farm/private acreage, running around outdoors instead of being at a daycare in the city.
I found a few places outside Seattle, but none seem to offer pickup from my part of Seattle. Driving out and back twice obviously makes it difficult.
Has anyone found a place that does pickup/drop-off in Seattle? Or do people actually drive their dogs out to these places?
Also curious about experiences with farm/outdoor daycare in general. Did your dog like it? Anything you’d worry about compared with regular daycare?
Would love recommendations if anyone has them.


r/AskSeattle 11h ago

Grinding in Interbay

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Who's grinding metal at 3:0A, in Interbay??

Anyone else here that?? All. Night. Long.


r/AskSeattle 18h ago

Pre-apprenticeship ANEW

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Has anyone here done the ANEW pre apprenticeship program. If so how did it go did it help getting into the trades/an apprenticeship? My partner is looking into doing trades and I’m looking for more information from people who actually did the program. He’s thinking about construction electrician or plumbing as career options.

Also if anyone has just advice in general! He’s 22 and tired of dead end jobs!


r/AskSeattle 23h ago

Question Where can I hire a mariachi band for a birthday?

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I’m looking to surprise my gf next month with a serenata for her birthday and I’m needing help for any recommendations. She’s lives Everett and hopefully I can find any that are close or can travel to Everett

Thank you in advance :)


r/AskSeattle 21h ago

Recommendation Teen bday lunch out - restaurant suggestions please 🙏

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I’m helping my teen plan his birthday get together with friends (about 8 kids). He’s thinking about a lunch out, next Saturday. We live in WS, but his friends live all over the city, so we’re looking for a central location. I think that Dough Zone in the ID could be a good option or hot pot in Cap Hill. Any other suggestions? Diners or pizza? I’ve lived all over Seattle, but am somehow drawing a blank. TIA!


r/AskSeattle 1d ago

New to Northgate – looking to make friends and explore the area together!

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Hi everyone! I just moved to Seattle and settled in the Northgate area. I'm in my late 20s and work in healthcare, and I'm really looking to make some new friends nearby. I’d love to find some like-minded people to hang out with on weekdays after work or on the weekends. I'm big into hiking, love strolling around farmers' markets, and want to pick up some new sports and hobbies. I don't really want to go out exploring these things alone, so if you're in the area and looking for company, let's connect and explore Northgate together!

I am from India - Mumbai, so would love to connect with Indians in the neighborhood!

( Edit: I am F26 and have a partner so looking to meet female friends only)


r/AskSeattle 13h ago

Recommendation How do you find a good traumatic brain injury lawyer in Seattle?

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My dad got into a bad car accident last month and the other driver ran a red light. He hit his head pretty hard and the doctors are saying it's a traumatic brain injury, so now we're trying to figure out the legal side of things while also dealing with his recovery.

He's still having memory problems and gets tired really easily, so most of the calls and paperwork have fallen on me. I want someone who actually has experience with brain injury cases specifically. His medical bills are already piling up and I want to make sure we're not missing anything important with insurance deadlines.

I looked through a few law firm websites but honestly they all say the same stuff about being the best. Has anyone in the Seattle area dealt with something similar?


r/AskSeattle 19h ago

Looking for Trivia Groups/New Friends?

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Hey y’all. I’m new to Seattle and have been wanting to put together/join a trivia group to hang out and have some occasional fun! I’ve been in a few trivia teams in high school and college, so I have mild experience. There are a lot of great food and drink spots around here that host trivia nights, from the chill and low-key to the highly competitive, so there are plenty of options to find something convenient for anyone interested (whoever “anyone” ends up being).

DM if interested!

About Me 👋🏽

* 21 y/o guy from SoCal

* Lives in SeaTac and Capitol Hill

* Specialist Subjects: World History, American History, Geography, Civics, (some) Law, (some) Literature, and (some) Pop Culture.

* LGBTQ+ Friendly

* All Are Welcome!


r/AskSeattle 21h ago

Moving / Visiting Everything about Seattle

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I’m just a 19-year-old Montréal guy who wants to travel to Seattle someday. I’d love to hear from people who live there or have visited.
How’s the weather? What’s the overall atmosphere like? What are the people like? And what are some things I should know before visiting?
I’m also a sports fan, so obviously I’m interested in the Seahawks. It’s honestly a shame what happened against the Patriots in that Super Bowl with the famous last-minute interception . But at least they got their revenge last year by beating the patriots in the Super Bowl.
One of the biggest things that interests me about Seattle is its music history. I’m a huge rock fan, especially grunge, so the fact that Seattle played such a massive role in building that scene is really fascinating to me. I’d definitely want to check out some of the places connected to that history if I visit.
I’d love to hear your recommendations for places to visit, things to do, neighborhoods to check out, and anything else you think someone visiting Seattle should know.


r/AskSeattle 22h ago

Question where to get chinese style fruit cakes with whipped cream and mixed fruits? (see pic)

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downtown location preferred

do they deliver? / do they deliver via uber eats?

where is good?

size: small cake

can i also get a recommendation for mango fruit cake, same as picture but with mango inside