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New restaurants Seattle residents are looking forward to in 2025

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1 year ago

January 1, 2025

New restaurants Seattle residents are looking forward to in 2025

SEATTLE – Washington state’s dining scene is gearing up for a major shakeup in 2025, with several highly anticipated restaurants set to make their debut.

From iconic fast-food chains to fresh culinary experiences, here’s what food lovers can look forward to in the coming year.

Raising Cane’s Fried Chicken Fingers is finding a new home in Seattle

Known for its crispy chicken fingers and signature Cane’s Sauce, Raising Cane’s is expanding into the Seattle area with locations planned for the University District, Renton and Lynnwood.

Currently, the closest location is in Vancouver, Washington, where the Louisiana-based chain opened in July.

In-N-Out Burger is crossing the state line

The beloved California-based chain is officially bringing its signature burgers, fries, and shakes to the Evergreen State.

In-N-Out is working on a plan to open its first Washington location in Ridgefield, near the I-5 corridor, by 2025. Despite being a haul from Seattle, this location marks a significant milestone for fans who previously had to travel to Oregon or Idaho to get their fix.

According to the City of Vancouver, In-N-Out Burger was in the pre-application phase in April for an additional location on the east side of the city, marking a second In-N-Out Burger location in Clark County.

The popular chain is celebrating its 75th anniversary.

Voodoo Doughnut is now open on Seattle’s Capitol Hill

Fans of quirky, over-the-top doughnuts no longer need to trek to Portland to indulge.

Voodoo Doughnut opened its first Seattle location on December 10 at 1201 Pine St., offering its iconic creations like the Old Dirty Bastard, Voodoo Bubble and Voodoo Doll doughnut.

A look inside Voodoo Doughnut in Seattle’s Capitol Hill neighborhood

Voodoo Doughnut, the cult classic donut shop, is opening its first Seattle location today. FOX 13’s Abby Acone is in the Capitol Hill neighborhood with a look inside the Instagram-friendly shop.

El Pollo Loco is bringing its LA Mex fire-grilled chicken to the Evergreen State

The popular California chain is entering the Seattle market with four planned locations in Federal Way, Kent, Tacoma, and Puyallup.

Known for its fire-grilled chicken and fresh Mexican-inspired menu, El Pollo Loco is partnering with restaurateur Jean-Paul Pirio to bring these locations to life.

Starbird Chicken is bringing its modern spin on fast food to the Seattle area

The California-based chain Starbird Chicken is launching an ambitious expansion into Washington with plans for 17 locations, including 15 in the Seattle area and two in Spokane.

Known for its no-antibiotics-ever chicken and tech-savvy customer experience, Starbird offers a chef-crafted menu aimed at redefining fast food.

The first locations are expected to open in 2025.

Seattle bakery near UW named one of best in U.S.

The New York Times just declared a local Seattle bakery as one of the best in America. That’s right, Saint Bread on Portage Bay Waterfront near the University of Washington has made the list of “22 best bakeries across the U.S. right now.”

As Washington’s dining scene continues to evolve, with other exciting openings like Mountain Mike’s Pizza and a new Chick-Fil-A location in Interbay, food enthusiasts across the state can look forward to a year of new flavors and expanded options.

Additionally, an expansion to the Tacoma Mall called “The Village” will offer notable restaurant brands such as Shake Shack, Dave’s Hot Chicken and Supreme Dumpling.

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‘Months of Hell’ return to I-5 around Seattle

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January 6, 2026

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‘Months of Hell’ return to I-5 around Seattle

We survived it last year, barely, but now we’re in for several “months of Hell” as closures of northbound I-5 across the Ship Canal Bridge return.

You deserve a pat on the back if you survived the “month of Hell” between July and August last summer.

You might need therapy to survive what’s about to happen.

Four ‘months of hell’ inbound

Four “months of Hell” will start this weekend with a full closure of northbound I-5 from downtown Seattle to University District. The Washington Department of Transportation (WSDOT) needs the weekend to set up a work zone across the Ship Canal Bridge.

Come next Monday, the two left lanes of the northbound Ship Canal Bridge will be closed 24/7, and this is going to last for four months.

I spoke with Tom Pearce, a communications specialist for WSDOT, about the upcoming work last year.

“We will work for about four months, and then we will pause and pick everything up when the World Cup comes to town,” Pearce said. “When the World Cup ends, we will have another weekend-long closure, reset the work zone, and then we’ll start to work on the right lanes of the northbound Ship Canal Bridge.”

And that will come with a second four-month chunk of lane closures.

I’m not sure if you remember just how bad these similar closures were for that one month last summer, but it was absolutely brutal.

To help with the traffic flow, WSDOT kept the I-5 express lanes open in the northbound direction the entire time. The rationale is that it is the direction of travel of the closures.

What that created was a daily one-hour delay, or more, for southbound I-5 drivers. Tens of thousands of southbound drivers use those express lanes every morning, and with that option gone, they had to stay in the main line, creating a daily five-mile backup to the Edmonds exit down to Northgate.

“We know that it was difficult for travelers, particularly for southbound in the morning on I-5,” Pearce said. “People did well at adapting and using other transportation methods and adjusting their schedules. It went relatively well.”

WSDOT is using all the data it collected during that month of closures and is using to help with congestion this time around.

Here’s the setup going forward

Northbound I-5 will be closed through the downtown corridor all weekend. When it reopens on Monday, only the right two lanes will be open until June 5. That weekend, the entire northbound freeway will be closed to remove the work zone.

The work will take a break during the World Cup until July 10. Then, northbound I-5 will be reduced to just two left lanes until the end of the year. The end date hasn’t been released. It was originally scheduled to wrap up in November.

This is going to cause significant delays around Seattle. My best advice is to alter your schedule and get on the road at least an hour earlier than normal.

And if you think you’ll just jump on the light rail out of Lynnwood to avoid the backup, you’re going to need a plan. That parking lot is full by 7 a.m. most mornings. It will likely be filled earlier than that going forward.

Chris Sullivan is a traffic reporter for KIRO Newsradio. Read more of his stories here. Follow KIRO Newsradio traffic on X.

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Update: Jailed Man Charged with Murder for Recent Seattle Homicide – SPD Blotter

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January 5, 2026

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Update: Jailed Man Charged with Murder for Recent Seattle Homicide – SPD Blotter

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WEEK AHEAD: 2026’s first West Seattle Art Walk on Thursday

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2 days ago

January 5, 2026

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WEEK AHEAD: 2026’s first West Seattle Art Walk on Thursday

As the holiday season ends, a new week begins, and one of the biggest events this week will be 2026’s first West Seattle Art Walk. The second Thursday is as early as it can get this month – on the 8th – so set your calendar for this Thursday as a special night to get out and enjoy the work of local artists. A preview with this quarter’s map/list and Thursday highlights should appear early in the week on the West Seattle Art Walk website. As usual, neighborhood organizations are supporting clusters of venues in Alki, Admiral, The Junction, and Morgan Junction; places with artist receptions usually start them at 5 pm. No Art of Music performances this month; that feature is on hiatus until later in the year.

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