The Seattle Times and Seattle Post Intelligencer are Seattle's two major newspapers. They both provide excellent coverage of local and national news, however the Seattle PI is a better source for local coverage. If you're looking to explore the mountains and Puget Sound, the Seattle PI has a nice NW Outdoors section where you can find information on local hikes and short trips around Seattle. The Seattle Times publishes Pacific Northwest Magazine, which has more information on Northwest living and history. If you want to find information on Seattle restaurants, bars and local happenings, check out the Seattle Weekly, which has free news stands all over the city. The Seattle Weekly provides current information on theater and music shows, movie times and locations, local festivals, restaurant reviews and a lot more. The Seattle Weekly also publishes a happy hour guide, which is especially useful in finding good places to eat in Seattle. The Stranger, the city's alternative weekly, is a good source for local music and theater. With two weeklies and two daily papers, Seattle has its news covered.