December 2018
A Day in the Life of a Seattle Pop-Up Baker
Pop-ups may be nothing new in town, but this year fledgling bakeries have especially embraced them as a way to gain customers before taking on the heady costs of a brick-and-mortar business. But even a pop-up isn’t easy to pull off
CULTURE CLUB: Mariela Camacho rolls dough overnight to make sure her Mexican-inspired baked goods, like empanadas and conchas, are ready by morning
ID Renovations Clash With Housing Affordability
In the Chinatown–International District, an old form of housing has fallen, taking a piece of history—and affordability—with it
UNDER DEVELOPMENT: Closed since the 1970s, the West Kong Yick building, a former single room occupancy hotel, is now being slowly renovated but it’s unlikely rents will be affordable for a low-income population
Local High School Teacher Gets an A+ in Style
Newport High School's Carolyn Marino earns bonus points for style both in and out of the classroom
This article appears in print in the December 2018 issue. Click here to subscribe. Carolyn Marino leads a double life. By day, she shapes young minds as an English teacher at Newport High School in Bellevue; in her off-hours, she updates her lifestyle blog, Hey Pretty Thing, often showcasing a new fashion find. Her personal style takes a…
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THE STATE OF THE RUN IS ALIVE AND WELL
Washington is a naturally beautiful state. It’s safe. Its air quality is comparatively topnotch. That makes it one of the best states to go running, according to a report by exercise and nutrition company Fitness Voit, which ranks it No. 5. The report notes that Washington hosts only two major marathons, but makes up for…
Central Washington’s Ultimate Playground Finds a Home at Crescent Ridge | Sponsored
In sun-soaked Central Washington, overlooking the majestic Columbia River, Crescent Bar has long been the spot where Eastern and Western Washington come together for summer fun on the lake-like waters of the Columbia River or wintertime fun four wheeling and hiking along the ridges. Now, the bar is being raised with a brand-new neighborhood at…