April 2021

16 Local Gifts for a Seattle Mother's Day

16 Local Gifts for a Seattle Mother’s Day

A funny candle, a meaningful necklace, and the best sundae in town

Let's talk about Mother's Day. It's a holiday that can feel a tad complex. Maybe you're planning to spoil your mom with a spa day, or maybe you're finding ways to honor her memory or handle some tricky emotions. No matter how you choose to celebrate, we’ve rounded up some fun and local gift ideas.

Remembering A True Hero: Former Seattle Mag Top Doc Passes Away

Remembering A True Hero: Former Seattle Mag Top Doc Passes Away

Dr. Shannon Heitritter built a life rich in meaningful relationships based on love, trust, and mutual support

If you had the pleasure of meeting Dr. Shannon Heitritter, your life has been immensely changed. Shannon passed away peacefully in April of complications related to pancreatic cancer, surrounded by her loving family. She was 49.

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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…

Authentic, Inclusive, Functional

Authentic, Inclusive, Functional

These three Seattle brands are forging unique paths in fashion

Despite the ubiquitous “casual and comfortable” look, Northwest dressing is starting to take a more thoughtful turn — it just requires a discerning eye to spot the elusive trendsetters. When talking street style, Seattle might fall flat when put up against New York, Paris, or Los Angeles, but many of its designers are leaning into

Must List: 5 Things to Do in Seattle This Weekend

Must List: 5 Things to Do in Seattle This Weekend

Justin Timberlake, Cinco de Mayo, and a party on Montlake Cut

C Catch the folksy tunes of Kassi Valazza, or kick off Windermere Cup weekend with a party on Montlake Cut. Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with Mexican food, music, and a parade, or bike across the West Seattle Bridge. And don’t miss Justin Timberlake when he comes to town.

Sheringham culinary hotspot contest
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Sheringham culinary hotspot contest

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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…

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.

Washington Ranks Among Top 10 States For Working Moms

Washington Ranks Among Top 10 States For Working Moms

Something to celebrate for Mother’s Day

A new study ranks Washington state No. 7 in the country for working moms because of the quality of daycare, a generous parental leave policy, work-life balance, and competitive salaries for women. 

Renewal at the Farm Table

Renewal at the Farm Table

Enjoy spring's bounty at these Pacific Northwest farm-to-table restaurants

In the Pacific Northwest, spring brings the early beginnings of new life. It is a fleeting yet fruitful season as the long, damp winters of the Northwest slowly warm up and dry out, yet embody the misty, lush terrain characteristic of the region. Greens begin to grow, halibut and salmon return to the rivers, lamb

Getting Tanked in Pioneer Square

Getting Tanked in Pioneer Square

Seattle’s first ‘tank bar’ set to open early next year

Let’s skip the keg and get straight to the beer. The city’s first tank bar will soon open in the Pioneer Square neighborhood.

Small-Scale Sensitivity

Small-Scale Sensitivity

Whole-house renovation respects the aesthetics of its Capitol Hill neighborhood

Miriam Larson founded Story Architecture in the belief that, if she dug deep enough, each house and the family that lives in it would have a story to tell. In time, she would also conclude that some books are perfectly happy to be judged by their covers.