December 2018

5 Best Ways to Experience the Holidays Like a Real Seattleite
Don't miss the events locals have been adding to their seasonal short list year after year
This article appears in print in the December 2018 issue. Click here to subscribe. Seattle really rolls out the red carpet for this most wonderful time of the year. Whether you are new to town or have been celebrating the holidays here for decades, these are the events locals have been adding to the seasonal short list year…

Nordic Skiing, Snowmobiling and Snowshoeing: This Central Cascade Town Has It All
Around a tiny town on the eastern slopes of the Cascades, it’s all about the snow
TRAIL BLAZERS: Guests enjoy a snowmobiling tour offered by Mountain Springs Lodge; the area around Plain is one of the state’s premiere snowmobiling destinations

Seattle Author Reveals What She Learned About President Trump in New YA Book
In ‘Unpresidented,’ Martha Brockenbrough documents Trump’s life, times and the current political era for young readers
This article appears in print in the December 2018 issue. Click here to subscribe. Regarding Martha Brockenbrough’s latest young adult (YA) book, Unpresidented: A Biography of Donald Trump (ages 12–18, Feiwel and Friends, $19.95), we asked the Seattle journalist and author, “What are the two most interesting things you discovered about the president?” “Trump’s love of crowds cheering…

Escape to Orcas Island During the Quiet Season
Clogged ferries and fully booked accommodations aren’t a problem when you visit Oprah’s newest hideaway in the quiet season
THE QUIET SEASON: Tourists are sparse during the winter season on Orcas where it’s easy to enjoy a spectacular water view from around the fire

2018 Year in Review: Seattle Civility on Trial
It's been a year full of scandals
This article appears in print in the December 2018 issue, as part of the Year in Review feature. Click here to subscribe. Former Mayor Ed Murray was just the first in a march of disgrace… Boys Behaving Badly #MeToo, the hashtag that became the rallying cry against sexual harassment and sexual assault, began generating meaningful conversations around sexual misconduct—which,…
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Seattle Celebrates Black History Month
A guide to events happening throughout the city in February
From the Northwest African American Museum to the Museum of Pop Culture, Seattle residents have an abundance of opportunities to celebrate the achievements of African Americans in February during Black History Month. The annual celebration began in the United States in 1976. Countries around the world also celebrate the month. Here’s a guide to events…