Meet the editors behind SEAtoday

Hey Emerald City, Alina + Madeline here. Between the two of us, we get the privilege of sharing local news, events, and conversations with readers Seattle daily — here, and on social .

Madeline joined us three-ish months ago, so we thought we should take the opportunity to re-introduce ourselves.

This time, our amazing readers submitted the questions — so let’s get into it.

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Meet Alina 🫐

Q: What would have to be a part of your perfect day in Seattle?

A: If somehow I could fit all of this into a single day I’d want to do something on the water like swimming, boating, etc. near where there’s something I can jump off of so I can go home feeling a little brave . Then, I want a milk stick pastry from Fuji Bakery and pho from Lucky’s Pho . Lastly, I’d want to wrap up with some dancing — either at one of the Crocodile’s Gimme Gimme Discos or by doing something silly like trying to teach my friends or a stranger ballet at a bar (many have fallen victim) .

Q: What do you collect?

A: Rocks. I am physically unable to go to a beach and not pick something up. The prizes are a couple of bigger rocks that I found here in Washington, took back to Tennessee via carry-on (TSA only stopped me for the half gallon of blueberries that I also had with me) , and then brought back to Washington when I moved here in 2021.

Q: What brought you to Seattle?

A: I wanted to be closer to my Dad who moved up here in 2018. There were just more opportunities to do the things I like up here like dance, paint, sail, hike, etc. Tennessee just gets too hot for me. Plus, IT’S BEAUTIFUL HERE.

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Meet Madeline ✨

Q: What brought you to Seattle?

A: This job, actually. Previously, I was writing for SACtoday . When I saw the opportunity to transfer to SEAtoday, I jumped (for joy) at the opportunity to move to one of my favorite places on the planet. I feel like my Colorado roots really come into play now that I’m back in a crunchy, outdoorsy community — and I’m here for it.

Q: What would have to be a part of your perfect day in Seattle?

A: I’d start the day off with an iced honey latte from Analog Coffee , then make my way to Discovery Park Beach during low tide for some beach combing and tidepooling . After that, lunch is a must to keep my hangry demons at bay. Let’s make a stop at Thai Tom for some spicy noods, then we have to stop at some thrift shops in the U District area because... I mean... they’re right there . After some spending that I definitely didn’t budget for, I’m heading to a rooftop spot for drinks while I admire my haul. Fashion show, anyone?

Q: What do you collect?

A: You just asked a question that paves the way to my heart — in this household, we hoard trinkets and miscellaneous items to no end . My windowsill currently hosts a few miniature gnomes, plenty of cool rocks, and a small family of Smiskis . I also have what I would call “little guys” hidden sporadically around my apartment. Imagine a bunch of miniature figures in every nook and cranny: hedgehogs, frogs, the occasional cow, a couple Kodama , more frogs.