Our Best Kept Secret? It's Right Outside

Our Best Kept Secret? It’s Right Outside

Seattle named most outdoor-friendly city in the U.S.

Seattle was found to be the most outdoor-friendly city in the U.S., beating out places like Denver, Portland, and Grand Rapids…

Must List: 6 Things to Do in Seattle This Week

Must List: 6 Things to Do in Seattle This Week

Sips, tats, and laughs

Seattle’s buzzing with all kinds of news this week. Starbucks just brought in a new CEO, and everyone’s wondering what changes are coming. With Husky games kicking off later this month, sailgating is the talk of the town — and yes, it’s as fun as it sounds. On the food scene, two West African spots…

The Museum of Flight’s New Exhibit Explores Life in Orbit

SponsoredThe Museum of Flight’s New Exhibit Explores Life in Orbit

The Museum of Flight’s New Exhibit Highlights the Wonder of Living in Space

The Museum of Flight’s immersive new exhibition, Home Beyond Earth, goes to the heart of living in a place somewhere between Earth and Moon. With a focus on space stations past, present and future, Home Beyond Earth visualizes our orbital dreams and accomplishments with large digital projections and more than 50 artifacts, models, space-flown objects and uniforms. To…

Crescent Ridge Opens Amenities and Winery Venue for Summer

SponsoredCrescent Ridge Opens Amenities and Winery Venue for Summer

‘One of a kind homes perfect for entertaining or vacation rentals’

The most iconic season of the year is in full swing in Crescent Bar. The coolers are stocked, boats are on the Columbia, and everyone is suited up for another incredible stretch of sun-soaked days. Excitingly, on top of the standard itinerary filled with morning hikes, tee times, and warm, starry nights by the firepit,…

A Seattle Barista's Perspective

A Seattle Barista’s Perspective

This has been quite a brewed awakening

As a barista of three years, I’ve come to admire the many different types of coffee and the people who drink them…

Sheringham culinary hotspot contest

SponsoredSheringham culinary hotspot contest

Belltown Blooms 

Belltown Blooms 

Celebrate Seattle’s creative core at the Mural Festival

Stroll down the streets of Belltown over the next five days, and you’re likely to see scissor lifts and cherry pickers hoisting local artists up the sides of buildings, with paint cans tucked around the corners of alleys, and a new bloom of vibrant color throughout the entire neighborhood…

Beware The Amazon Scam

Beware The Amazon Scam

How to keep your account safe

Scammers are increasingly sending texts to Amazon customers pretending to be representatives of the company, and Amazon is warning shoppers to remain vigilant. The ruse is straightforward: Fraudsters try to trick customers into divulging personal information or clicking on malicious links designed to reveal account numbers and financial information.  On its website, Amazon insists that…

Seattle’s Hidden Haunts

Seattle’s Hidden Haunts

A look at a few of our favorite speakeasies

With secret passwords, personalized cocktails, and an atmosphere rooted in history, these establishments are not like typical bars, but experiences that capture the essence of a bygone era, where excitement begins right at the door…

Starbucks Names Chipotle Boss as New CEO

Starbucks Names Chipotle Boss as New CEO

Brian Niccol replaces Laxman Narasimhan

Starbucks Corp. hopes Brian Niccol can do for the coffee giant what he did for Chipotle’s Mexican Grill…

Iconic Idaho | Sponsored

SponsoredIconic Idaho

Experience the best of the state in north central destinations Moscow and the Lewis Clark Valley

Visit a place where you can discover reverting natural and human history, breathtaking scenery and outdoor adventure, and exemplary Northwest food and drink in Moscow and the Lewis Clark Valley. Moscow Moscow is a vibrant college town with a palpable vibe. The downtown area is brimming with boutique shopping and eclectic dining options that showcase…

PCF Wins Prestigious Remodeler's Award

SponsoredPCF Wins Prestigious Remodeler’s Award

PCF Construction Group nabs awards for excellence and integrity

People Come First (PCF) Construction Group has been building dream outdoor living spaces for homeowners across the Pacific Northwest for more than 15 years. The Kent-based builder was named National Remodeler of the Year by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) in 2023, and a National Finalist in 2024. “Receiving the Remodeler of the…

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The Houses That Fufu Built

The Houses That Fufu Built

Two Seattleites turn culinary holes in their hearts into popular West African restaurants

Fufu, the shared starch of West African cuisines, is a soft pillow of slightly stretchy dough from which eaters pull chunks to use as a utensil and blank canvas for spicy soups. It represents the long traditions of pounding tubers — plantain, cassava, taro, or others, depending on where and by whom — even when prepared from flour on the stove top. For the West African community in Seattle…

And The Winner Is…Tacoma!

And The Winner Is…Tacoma!

It’s the cheapest date night in Washington state

Have you ever seen Tacoma in the moonlight? You may want to, considering that date night in the city is about $25 less expensive than in Seattle…

The Auction of Washington Wines Has Grown With The Wine Industry

The Auction of Washington Wines Has Grown With The Wine Industry

Last year, the auction drew more than 1,000 guests and raised $4 million

Victor de la Luz was once a beneficiary of Seattle Children’s. Now, nearly two decades later, he has come full circle and is a benefactor to the pediatric care institution. De la Luz will be among dozens of Washington winemakers donating their time and wine to the Auction of Washington Wines during a three-day affair…

Big Mario’s Seeks to Sell Northlake Tavern

Big Mario’s Seeks to Sell Northlake Tavern

The pizza chain reopened the iconic Seattle restaurant just a year ago

Specialty pizza purveyor Big Mario’s will list the venerable Northlake Tavern for sale. Big Mario’s purchased the 65-year-old Northlake Tavern early last year after it closed in January 2023. Big Mario’s then spent seven months on an extensive update and renovation, and reopened the Seattle institution as Big Mario’s Northlake Tavern last August. The restaurant…

Why Working from Home Doesn’t Work

Why Working from Home Doesn’t Work

Trend hurts cities, culture, and personal growth

While the benefits of remote work are evident, including broader access to talent, enhanced family flexibility, and reduced commuting, it is crucial to confront the drawbacks…

Another Sail Just in Time for Husky Football

Another Sail Just in Time for Husky Football

Sailgating has never been more popular

During a preview of last year’s University of Oregon-University of Washington football battle, ESPN analyst and talk show host Pat McAfee marveled at the view of Lake Washington outside of Husky Stadium…

Downtown Seattle’s Palette Parade

Downtown Seattle’s Palette Parade

More than 30 murals will soon go up across the city

Downtown Seattle is about to get a lot more colorful…

Must List: This Week’s Top 5 Picks

Must List: This Week’s Top 5 Picks

Beats, bites, and books

As always, we’ve got some great stuff to do if you’re kicking around this week…

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Must List: This Week’s Top 5 Picks

Must List: This Week’s Top 5 Picks

Beats, bites, and books

As always, we’ve got some great stuff to do if you’re kicking around this week…

Why This Love Is Blind Couple Partners With Seattle’s Yuzi

Why This Love Is Blind Couple Partners With Seattle’s Yuzi

Bliss Poureetezadi and Zack Goytowski were so impressed with the postpartum care they received that they want to give an expectant mother the same opportunity

As a fan of the hit Netflix reality show Love Is Blind, Yuzi Care founder Stephiney Foley knew immediately who Bliss Poureetezadi and Zack Goytowski were. She also knew she could help them. As reported in People magazine last week, Seattle-area residents Poureetezadi and Goytowski became the first couple from the show to welcome a…

Slim Goody Joins Crowded Ballard Bar Scene

Slim Goody Joins Crowded Ballard Bar Scene

New sports pub opens July 19

Ballard is becoming a hotspot for sports bars. The latest? Slim Goody, opening July 19 at 5411 Ballard Ave. N.W. in the former Great State Burger space. The new, 100-seat bar promises a whimsical take, with general manager and part-owner Jake Hoveland saying the menu will reflect the sports on TV. “So, if the Seahawks…

AI is here to stay. Its design shouldn’t leave kids behind.

AI is here to stay. Its design shouldn’t leave kids behind.

Seattle Children’s Research Institute weighs the implications of AI in pediatric care

Seattle is at the forefront of the AI revolution, and while we don’t work in the technology industry, we see the promise for our field of pediatrics. AI is already shaping a new era in medical breakthroughs and…

Island Hopping

Island Hopping

Leapfrog around these gorgeous Salish Sea islands

Few places boast islands as spectacular as those of the Salish Sea and Puget Sound. Our islands are majestic, mystical, stunning, and worldrenowned, offering some of the country’s best boating, fishing, hiking, and biking.

A Seattle Architecture Weekend

A Seattle Architecture Weekend

A staycation for the design-inclined

Hidden among the thicket of cranes and spheres, Seattle contains an array of architectural marvels that deserve exploration. From historic treasures to contemporary masterpieces, here’s a curated itinerary to immerse yourself in Seattle’s fine design.

Summer of Aquatic Bliss

Summer of Aquatic Bliss

Dive into diverse delights

To celebrate this summer of aquatic bliss, we rounded up providers that deliver all the nautical thrills at a fraction of the overhead. Along the way you can also encounter indigenous lands, marine mammals, and distant islands…

Summer Travel Reading List

Summer Travel Reading List

Explore new worlds and adventures with these new travel books

Summer and travel books go together like boat drinks and umbrellas. Here are eight brand new reads and one bonus edition newly in paperback to inspire wanderlust to distant lands — whether you are mentally voyaging from an armchair, couch, paddleboard, or floatie.

Beyond Green

Beyond Green

Seattle's first carbon-positive hotel opens this fall

Imagine a hotel that not only reduces its carbon footprint but actually removes more carbon from the atmosphere than it emits…

Do Women Really Need Men?

Do Women Really Need Men?

Just asking the question could spark a fierce debate

OK, I know that’s a provocative question, but…

Shot Sherpas Reap Rewards

Shot Sherpas Reap Rewards

Caddies receive $125K scholarships

Five Seattle residents have received the Western Golf Association’s Chick Evans Scholarship, a full, four-year housing and tuition scholarship for golf caddies…

Why This Love Is Blind Couple Partners With Seattle’s Yuzi

Why This Love Is Blind Couple Partners With Seattle’s Yuzi

Bliss Poureetezadi and Zack Goytowski were so impressed with the postpartum care they received that they want to give an expectant mother the same opportunity

As a fan of the hit Netflix reality show Love Is Blind, Yuzi Care founder Stephiney Foley knew immediately who Bliss Poureetezadi and Zack Goytowski were. She also knew she could help them. As reported in People magazine last week, Seattle-area residents Poureetezadi and Goytowski became the first couple from the show to welcome a…

Psychedelic Psychotherapy

Psychedelic Psychotherapy

Researchers aim to capture the transformative and therapeutic potential of psychedelics in mental health treatment

Susan Kopka tried everything. Through trial and error with several different medications and treatment options, Kopka came to learn that her mental health struggles were treatment resistant, meaning her conditions didn’t respond well to conventional medications…

Spencer Frazer: Second Act Artist Changing the World

Spencer Frazer: Second Act Artist Changing the World

Spencer Frazer is exemplary of multiple talents and multiple acts. Hear his journey of working on top secret government projects, to being a maker of combat knives, to finally emerging as one of the top painters in our region. Learn how he uses his art to change the world.

Peter Tomozawa: World Cup Baller Elevates Seattle, ep. 2

Peter Tomozawa: World Cup Baller Elevates Seattle, ep. 2

Peter Tomozawa, CEO of the Seattle World Cup organizing committee, chats about how Seattle snagged the 2026 FIFA World Cup. He discusses the hustle of local leaders, the importance of community support, and how the event will benefit the entire region.

Peter Tomozawa: World Cup Baller Elevates Seattle, ep. 1

Peter Tomozawa: World Cup Baller Elevates Seattle, ep. 1

Peter Tomozawa is the CEO of the Seattle World Cup Organizing Committee, responsible for readying our city for the biggest show in the world. He was also the prior president of the Seattle Sounders, and has had one of the most fascinating business careers spanning the globe. Join us as he tells us why Seattle should take center stage.

Ana Mari Cauce: Leader of Learning

Ana Mari Cauce: Leader of Learning

University of Washington, Ana Mari Cauce, Encampment, College affordability, Higher education costs, University research, Economic impact, University president

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Crescent Ridge Opens Amenities and Winery Venue for Summer

SponsoredCrescent Ridge Opens Amenities and Winery Venue for Summer

‘One of a kind homes perfect for entertaining or vacation rentals’

The most iconic season of the year is in full swing in Crescent Bar. The coolers are stocked, boats are on the Columbia, and everyone is suited up for another incredible stretch of sun-soaked days. Excitingly, on top of the standard itinerary filled with morning hikes, tee times, and warm, starry nights by the firepit,…

The Museum of Flight’s New Exhibit Explores Life in Orbit

SponsoredThe Museum of Flight’s New Exhibit Explores Life in Orbit

The Museum of Flight’s New Exhibit Highlights the Wonder of Living in Space

The Museum of Flight’s immersive new exhibition, Home Beyond Earth, goes to the heart of living in a place somewhere between Earth and Moon. With a focus on space stations past, present and future, Home Beyond Earth visualizes our orbital dreams and accomplishments with large digital projections and more than 50 artifacts, models, space-flown objects and uniforms. To…

PCF Wins Prestigious Remodeler's Award

SponsoredPCF Wins Prestigious Remodeler’s Award

PCF Construction Group nabs awards for excellence and integrity

People Come First (PCF) Construction Group has been building dream outdoor living spaces for homeowners across the Pacific Northwest for more than 15 years. The Kent-based builder was named National Remodeler of the Year by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) in 2023, and a National Finalist in 2024. “Receiving the Remodeler of the…

New Luxury Homes at Crescent Ridge | Sponsored

SponsoredNew Luxury Homes at Crescent Ridge

Central Washington community opens tasting room, amenities

As spring nudges temperatures higher, Central Washington’s blooming landscape and the glistening waters of the Columbia River beckon sunseekers and recreation lovers east of the mountains. In Crescent Bar, it’s the most anticipated season as powerboats arise from their winter slumber and families take stock of their swimwear and pool floats. For those considering purchasing…