The Art of Looking
Sketcher Fest Edmonds brings together 500 artists from around the world
If you were in Edmonds last weekend, you probably noticed them — small clusters of people perched on stairs, tucked into alleyways, and sitting on curbs in the middle of the bustling farmers market or down by the waterfront, sketchbooks balanced on their knees. They were sketching storefronts, crowded sidewalks, ferries, and strangers passing by….
A Park Made for Lingering
With thoughtful design, clear sightlines, and a sense of safety, Pier 58 feels like Seattle’s front porch
As someone who is very passionate about public parks, I was honored to get a sneak peek of the new Pier 58. It exceeded every expectation. This park has it all. The goal is to enjoy the beautiful landscape of the city skyline and Olympic Mountains. The thoughtfulness that’s been poured into every inch of…
Dr. Marisa Dahlman, M.D.
Obstetrics and gynecology, Virginia Mason Seattle Gynecology
Every year, we ask a few of Seattle’s Top Doctors to share what inspires them to practice medicine, the advice they give most often, and what they think the future holds for healthcare. These interviews are part of Seattle magazine’s annual Top Doctors feature, created in partnership with Castle Connolly. None of the doctors paid…
SponsoredGet Cozy in Oregon’s Tualatin Valley
Enjoy the bounty of a unique and beautiful destination this fall
During the fall months, Oregon’s Tualatin Valley becomes a sanctuary of comfort and tranquility. Nestled among rolling hills and lush vineyards, the valley takes on a special charm during “Cozy Season.” Cozy Season in Tualatin Valley is about embracing the art of slow living. It’s a time to disconnect from the fast pace of modern…
SponsoredA Tropical Reef in the Pacific Northwest
The Seattle Aquarium’s new Ocean Pavilion is now open
Dreading the return of “the Big Dark”? Great news: The Seattle Aquarium has you covered with the opening of its Ocean Pavilion expansion. It’s dedicated to the tropical reef ecosystems of the Coral Triangle, an area in the western Pacific so rich in marine biodiversity that it’s been called “the Amazon of the ocean.” This…
Back to the Future, Forward for AAJA
Seattle hosts the Asian American Journalists Association's national convention for the first time in 26 years, honoring trailblazers and looking ahead
“If you put your mind to it, you can accomplish anything” is a recurring refrain in the blockbuster 1985 film Back to the Future. That line echoes loudly at this year’s Asian American Journalists Association (AAJA) convention, running through Saturday at the Downtown Sheraton Hotel, as both the history and future of journalism — and…
Restaurant Roundup: Bite of Seattle’s Bad Taste and Homer Reopening
Here’s what was served up recently in the Emerald City
What’s your favorite food holiday? Some might say Thanksgiving for the turkey (or Tofurky) slathered in gravy, not to mention all the sides. Maybe a pint of Guinness and corned beef on St. Patrick’s Day makes you happy. Let us suggest a new festive highlight for your culinary calendar — Aug. 8, also known as…
Must List: Six Fun Things to Do This Week
Haunted art, campfire drama, and peak summer fun
The city feels buzzy right now, like we’re catching summer at full tilt. If you’re trying to keep up, here are a few stories to catch this week: The West Seattle Glass Float Hunt starts Aug. 8 and will be very fun. We also ran an essay about preparing to send your kid off to…
Seattle Named Most Walkable City in the U.S.
A new study puts Seattle at the top for car-free exploring
A new study from flip-flop brand FitFlop just named Seattle the most walkable city in the country — and Travel + Leisure backed it up with a full write-up. Using a matrix that compared the top five attractions in 30 U.S. cities, FitFlop measured walking distance, time, elevation gain, and total step count. It combined…
Afloat in West Seattle
West Seattle’s most charming treasure hunt returns this August
More than 100 handblown glass floats will be hiding in plain sight around West Seattle, and if you find one, it’s yours to keep. The West Seattle Glass Float Hunt is back for its fourth year, running Aug. 8-15, with orbs tucked into parks, shops, and other public spaces across the neighborhood. Each 4-inch float…
The Pulse: Bring the Heat
A new Uwajimaya, rising electric bills, and the question of who’ll lead Seattle’s AI future
These are my family plans for the week: a ferry ride to Kingston, banh mi at Rise & Shine Bakery, a stop at Third Place Books, maybe a baseball game. July’s wrapping up, and everything’s starting to speed up. But this week? We’re still in it. Warm, sunny, bright — the kind of stretch we…
Dr. Meghan Nadeau
Plastic surgery, The Polyclinic Plastic Surgery, Optum Care Washington
Every year, we ask a few of Seattle’s Top Doctors to share what inspires them to practice medicine, the advice they give most often, and what they think the future holds for healthcare. These interviews are part of Seattle magazine’s annual Top Doctors feature, created in partnership with Castle Connolly. None of the doctors paid…
Just Do the Camp
It’s not about loving it. It’s about showing up.
At piano camp they practice for three hours a day. That’s the part my 14-year-old daughter remembers when she’s getting ready to go again this year. She puts off packing for the week-long overnight camp because she’s nervous. She tries not to be, because it’s her second year, and you’re not supposed to be nervous…
Dr. Mary Ann Pefanco, M.D.
Geriatrics, internal medicine, EvergreenHealth Geriatric Care
Every year, we ask a few of Seattle’s Top Doctors to share what inspires them to practice medicine, the advice they give most often, and what they think the future holds for healthcare. These interviews are part of Seattle magazine’s annual Top Doctors feature, created in partnership with Castle Connolly. None of the doctors paid…
Seattle Summer Reads
This crop of PNW books offers the perfect page-turner for every occasion, from poolside lounging to backyard breaks
Elita Kirsten Sundberg Lunstrum We wrote about this book when it came out in January, and even though it’s set in the dead middle of a Pacific Northwest winter, the mystery behind this novel makes it hard to put down. Lunstrum’s first novel, Elita (Northwestern University Press/TriQuarterly Books) follows Bernadette Baston — a university lecturer…
SponsoredGables Queen Anne
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SponsoredWhat Is The Heroes’ Journey — And Why Does It Still Matter?
Upcoming TedxTalk is more than a conference. It’s a movement
Images courtesy of Meraki Creative Before there were hashtags or TEDx Talks, there were stories. That’s where “Our Heroes’ Journey” comes in. In a world that often feels fractured, TEDxBelltown Women returns Nov. 8, with a full-day event designed to ignite connection, courage, and change. This year’s theme, “Our Heroes’ Journey,” serves not just as…
SponsoredRancho La Puerta: A Sanctuary For Holistic Health
Unwind at This Luxurious Wellness Retreat
Rancho La Puerta is known as the original wellness resort in North America. Founded in 1940 by husband-and-wife Edmond and Deborah Szekely, “The Ranch,” as it’s come to be known, was espousing the importance of holistic living decades before its time. The foundational principles of living a well-balanced life that started The Ranch — emphasizing…
Sound Bites
New restaurants, a music venue and a nod to Ballard’s history
Just a few blocks from Lumen Field, Four Diamonds quietly took over the former Local Bigger Burger space at Second Avenue South and South Washington Street this spring. Serving pho, banh mi, vermicelli bowls and other Vietnamese standards in a streamlined space, the shop’s got a few unusual menu items too, like a saucy shrimp…
Dr. Kimberly Mebust, M.D.
Sleep medicine and neurology, MultiCare Sleep Medicine - Puyallup
Every year, we ask a few of Seattle’s Top Doctors to share what inspires them to practice medicine, the advice they give most often, and what they think the future holds for healthcare. These interviews are part of Seattle magazine’s annual Top Doctors feature, created in partnership with Castle Connolly. None of the doctors paid…
After Tribeca, ‘Songs of Black Folk’ Heads to Indy Shorts
The new documentary captures Black stories, music, and culture in the Pacific Northwest
Songs of Black Folk co-director Haley Watson found herself drawn to the stories of Pacific Northwest natives Rev. Dr. Leslie Braxton and his nephew, Ramón Bryant Braxton for many reasons. But one reason kept rising to the surface. “It was a chance to shine a light on Black culture in the Pacific Northwest that has…
$50 Million for Seattle Arts
Conru Art Foundation opens ArtLove Salon with plans for museum, artist salaries, and a $1 million World Cup Art competition
Seattle’s art scene just got a major investment. The Conru Art Foundation has launched a $50 million initiative focused on supporting artists and expanding public access to the arts. Central to that plan: ArtLove Salon, a new 16,000-square-foot exhibition and event space opening this week across the street from the Seattle Art Museum. The new…
SponsoredUPrep Prioritizes Student Wellness
Comprehensive mental health support programs focus on well-being
At UPrep, a 6–12 private school in Seattle’s Wedgwood neighborhood, student wellness is central to its academic program. Each of its 705 students benefit from a robust student support program. Students have easy access to mental health support. Each grade is paired with a counselor who supports them throughout their UPrep years, fostering lasting relationships….
SponsoredThe Home For The Sleepers Of Seattle For 53 Years
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Restaurant Roundup: Bite of Seattle’s Bad Taste and Homer Reopening
Here’s what was served up recently in the Emerald City
What’s your favorite food holiday? Some might say Thanksgiving for the turkey (or Tofurky) slathered in gravy, not to mention all the sides. Maybe a pint of Guinness and corned beef on St. Patrick’s Day makes you happy. Let us suggest a new festive highlight for your culinary calendar — Aug. 8, also known as…
Restaurant Roundup: Lab-Grown Salmon and Bellevue’s Chinese Cuisine
Here’s what was served up recently in the Emerald City
Welcome to the future, a place where salmon is printed in a lab and served for several times the cost of its farm-raised counterpart. Seattle’s The Walrus and the Carpenter is now the third restaurant in the country to offer Wildtype’s cell-cultivated salmon, although the movement is still swimming against the current — seven U.S….
Sound Bites
New restaurants, a music venue and a nod to Ballard’s history
Just a few blocks from Lumen Field, Four Diamonds quietly took over the former Local Bigger Burger space at Second Avenue South and South Washington Street this spring. Serving pho, banh mi, vermicelli bowls and other Vietnamese standards in a streamlined space, the shop’s got a few unusual menu items too, like a saucy shrimp…
Restaurant Roundup: High-End Halal, PCC Corner Market, and Global Omakase
Here’s what was served up recently in the Emerald City
Who needs to see the world when the world comes to you? That’s certainly the feel of the latest food news in Seattle, with the city attracting attention from international chains in Ukraine and Türkiye, plus a new omakase that’s the definition of globe-trotting. So put your passport away and get ready to eat. Omakase,…
Back to the Future, Forward for AAJA
Seattle hosts the Asian American Journalists Association's national convention for the first time in 26 years, honoring trailblazers and looking ahead
“If you put your mind to it, you can accomplish anything” is a recurring refrain in the blockbuster 1985 film Back to the Future. That line echoes loudly at this year’s Asian American Journalists Association (AAJA) convention, running through Saturday at the Downtown Sheraton Hotel, as both the history and future of journalism — and…
Must List: Six Fun Things to Do This Week
Haunted art, campfire drama, and peak summer fun
The city feels buzzy right now, like we’re catching summer at full tilt. If you’re trying to keep up, here are a few stories to catch this week: The West Seattle Glass Float Hunt starts Aug. 8 and will be very fun. We also ran an essay about preparing to send your kid off to…
Seattle Named Most Walkable City in the U.S.
A new study puts Seattle at the top for car-free exploring
A new study from flip-flop brand FitFlop just named Seattle the most walkable city in the country — and Travel + Leisure backed it up with a full write-up. Using a matrix that compared the top five attractions in 30 U.S. cities, FitFlop measured walking distance, time, elevation gain, and total step count. It combined…
Afloat in West Seattle
West Seattle’s most charming treasure hunt returns this August
More than 100 handblown glass floats will be hiding in plain sight around West Seattle, and if you find one, it’s yours to keep. The West Seattle Glass Float Hunt is back for its fourth year, running Aug. 8-15, with orbs tucked into parks, shops, and other public spaces across the neighborhood. Each 4-inch float…
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Food appeals to environmentally conscious fans
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Thinking About Moving to Ireland? You’re Not Alone.
Washington leads the nation in searches for a path to Ireland
Two years ago, my family took a trip to Ireland. We hiked through lush green hills, rode shaggy horses in open fields, wandered through small towns, and, of course, ended most nights in a pub with a pint of Guinness and live music. Lately, my thinking has taken a turn. Post-election madness, the looming recession,…
The World Within Reach
This summer, staying local doesn’t have to mean staying still. Explore Seattle as a global journey.
Summer in Seattle can be hard to give up — the long awaited celebration of bright sunshine, inviting hills and welcoming bodies of water. For those deciding to stay local this season, the avid, curious traveler can still explore the city as a portal to travel abroad. A mosaic of global cultures awaits, with food,…
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Despite a leaner budget, Washington State Parks says services and access will stay the same
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Ooh La La! Tahiti Is Closer Than You Think
Tahiti is a tropical paradise that combines natural beauty, rich culture, and luxurious experiences
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Sole Searching In San Francisco
How to enjoy the City by the Bay without a car
The streets of San Francisco might not have Karl Malden and Michael Douglas solving crimes these days, but some visitors still consider the traffic a crime. Rideshare was invented here for a reason — but you don’t need to jump in a car to enjoy the iconic “City by the Bay” experience. If time is…
Just Do the Camp
It’s not about loving it. It’s about showing up.
At piano camp they practice for three hours a day. That’s the part my 14-year-old daughter remembers when she’s getting ready to go again this year. She puts off packing for the week-long overnight camp because she’s nervous. She tries not to be, because it’s her second year, and you’re not supposed to be nervous…
Dr. Kimberly Mebust, M.D.
Sleep medicine and neurology, MultiCare Sleep Medicine - Puyallup
Every year, we ask a few of Seattle’s Top Doctors to share what inspires them to practice medicine, the advice they give most often, and what they think the future holds for healthcare. These interviews are part of Seattle magazine’s annual Top Doctors feature, created in partnership with Castle Connolly. None of the doctors paid…
Publisher’s Note: The Not-So-Secret Life of a Health-Obsessed Publisher
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Finding Her Way Back
Washington native Mary Lambert channels heartbreak, healing, and hope in her first major single in nearly a decade
It’s taken more than three years, 42 revisions, and nearly 60 mixes for Mary Lambert to finish and release her powerful new single, “The Tempest.” “I just became such a perfectionist,” the Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter and Washington state native tells Seattle magazine from her current home in western Massachusetts. “(‘The Tempest’) feels like one of my…
Scott Stulen: Leading Seattle Art Museum into the Future
Scott Stulen is bringing fresh energy to the Seattle Art Museum. In this episode, he shares his vision for making SAM more accessible and community-focused, his journey to the Pacific Northwest, and how pop culture — even Ferris Bueller’s Day Off — shapes his approach to art. Tune in to hear what’s ahead for the…
Alejandro Grajal: Woodland Park Zoo Saves Wildlife
Woodland Park Zoo CEO Alejandro Grajal wants you to think differently about zoos. In this episode, he talks about conservation, climate action, and how zoos can serve as civic spaces. He also shares what’s coming next, including the new Forest Trailhead and a chance to walk with flamingos.
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.
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SponsoredWhat Is The Heroes’ Journey — And Why Does It Still Matter?
Upcoming TedxTalk is more than a conference. It’s a movement
Images courtesy of Meraki Creative Before there were hashtags or TEDx Talks, there were stories. That’s where “Our Heroes’ Journey” comes in. In a world that often feels fractured, TEDxBelltown Women returns Nov. 8, with a full-day event designed to ignite connection, courage, and change. This year’s theme, “Our Heroes’ Journey,” serves not just as…
SponsoredRancho La Puerta: A Sanctuary For Holistic Health
Unwind at This Luxurious Wellness Retreat
Rancho La Puerta is known as the original wellness resort in North America. Founded in 1940 by husband-and-wife Edmond and Deborah Szekely, “The Ranch,” as it’s come to be known, was espousing the importance of holistic living decades before its time. The foundational principles of living a well-balanced life that started The Ranch — emphasizing…
SponsoredGables Queen Anne
Images courtesy of Gables Queen Anne Awaiting you in the heart of Queen Anne is the inspired lifestyle of Gables Queen Anne with unparalleled views and most importantly, a community created for you. Imagine yourself living in this upscale space with all the conveniences you need within walking distance. Our community provides well-designed high-end finishes…
SponsoredThe Home For The Sleepers Of Seattle For 53 Years
For more than 50 years, our goal has been to improve the lives of our customers by responsibly promoting durable, quality, earth-friendly products for the home. We source, sell, and act with integrity, striving always to provide unmatched service. Designed For Sustainability Bedrooms & More focuses on two-sided flippable mattresses, providing both investment value and…