April 2021
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What Every High School Parent and Student Should Know
After last year’s unusual college admission season, parents of high school juniors and seniors have more questions than ever about applying to college during COVID-19. The global pandemic has created a new landscape for students currently applying for college, says college counselor Kelly Herrington. “When people ask me how COVID-19 has changed college admissions, I…
AIA Seattle Home of Distinction: Traditional, Yet Modern
Bold colors and shapes define this Leschi remodel
Although they had recently bought a beautiful home overlooking Lake Washington, Tom and Jen Hobbs soon fixated on a sleeping beauty resting just down the hill. They had to wake it, and were prepared for the moment. “We’ve been married 20 years. We agreed early on that we would focus our money and energy in two…
Editor’s Note: A Gang of Green
Sustainable building and adaptive reuse increasingly dominate Seattle’s building landscape
Though Climate Pledge Arena generates most of the headlines, the real push to combat climate change in Seattle is nestled into neighborhoods across the city. This issue alone contains no fewer than four stories detailing the efforts by neighborhood advocates and developers around either sustainable building or adaptive reuse, roughly defined as repurposing old buildings for the…
Close Encounters: Where to go to Get Out of Town
Convenient trips are becoming increasingly popular
Though Americans remain cautious about travel during this time of coronavirus, hitting the road for a quick getaway during the shoulder or off season can mean fewer crowds, lower prices and a more relaxing vacation. While travelers have increasingly delayed international and even longer domestic trips – a survey by Destination Analysts fi nds that Americans…
Champagne, Step Aside
Summer of pét-nat: natural bubbles on the rise in Washington
It’s alive, almost electric. Bubbly and swirling with an effervescent zip. Rather excitable when exposed to a gust of fresh oxygen. Pop quiz: Am I describing a post-vaccinated Seattle in the thick of sticky summertime or a bottle of pét-nat? Trick question. Turns out, it’s both. The buttery July sun hits differently this year. And,…
The Skyline, the Sun and the Spam
Marination Ma Kai’s waterfront patio triumphantly returns
There are certain summertime experiences that perpetually reaffirm my decision to move to the Pacific Northwest from New York. I’m talking about things like jogging a lap around Green Lake, slurping down an iced hemp mocha from Espresso Vivace’s sidewalk stand and a personal favorite — not having to worry that my bare thighs will stick to…
Meet the Ice Man, Michael Del Mundo
A childhood fascination with shave ice turns into a popular Seattle business
Shave ice — literally and figuratively one of the coolest inventions of all time — seems simple in concept, but certainly didn’t start out that way. The origin of shave ice can be traced back to Japan’s Heian period from 794 to 1185. Known as kakigori, it was available only to the elite since ice had to…
AIA Seattle Home of Distinction: Thinking Big to go Small
Architect, homeowners overcome sizable challenges
Pullman residents Iris and Mark Lange purchased a century-old Green Lake farmhouse in 2014 as a possible residence for a son who was considering attending college in Seattle. At the time, they thought the lot might also be a good future fit for a small new home known locally as a detached additional dwelling unit, or…
Where to Find the Perfect Post-hike Milkshake
Reward yourself with these tasty treats after a beautiful day on the trail
After hiking in the Alpine Lake Wilderness area, choose from among 30 milkshake flavors at 1950s-style diner Cascade Burgers or grab some deliciously greasy onion rings from the ’59er Diner.
Tragedy Not Forgotten
Seattle artists reflect on the 20-year anniversary of 9/11
Having just returned from a kayaking vacation, Ingrid Lahti was already feeling a bit rubbery when she walked in the door of her home on Sept. 11, 2001. She learned of the attack on the Twin Towers from a voice mail left by her brother, a former firefighter. Like much of America, the Mercer Island artist spent…