April 2021
Winter Clam Dig on Long Beach Open Through Jan. 14
Fish and wildlife officials approve razor clam digging at two Washington beaches
Officials in charge of managing Washington’s shellfish have given the green light to a razor clam dig on Long Beach ending on Thursday, January 14. According to the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW), marine toxin tests indicated that the clams on Long Beach “are safe to eat.” A two-day dig that was approved for Copalis Beach, north of Grays Harbor, has already ended. All…
Will Seattle Sacrifice its Charm and Livability to Tall Towers?
Six years after the Escala opened, its location is becoming a liability, could transform its views
They have the sort of views typically reserved for helicopters, and the sort of location reserved for premium hotels. The luxury condos at the Escala tower—situated on Fourth Avenue, a block from the city’s retail center—are among Seattle’s most desired properties, so much so that billionaire Christian Grey of the 50 Shades of Grey novels…
Instagram Inspiration: Pacific Northwest Parks
Get outside and enjoy these Seattle parks despite the damp winter weather
In the cold, winter months it’s easy to wrap up in a blanket and spend the whole weekend hibernating on the couch with bottomless cups of coffee and no plans but to binge-watch shows on Netflix. Add some rain and the temptation to lie around in pajamas all day is seriously real. When we’re cozy…
New Art Installation in Westlake Park Mimics a Sunny Day
The top Seattle news stories you should be reading today
The sky is a dreary gray, the rain keeps falling and you may be feeling the winter blues. Luckily the Downtown Seattle Association (DSA) has a solution to help ease your seasonal depression. Westlake Park is now home to a new art installation called Blue Sky Passage, designed by DSA employee Erica Bush. This installation,…
Building Owner Offers Year of Free Rent & More News
The top Seattle news stories you should be reading today
Looking for a year of free rent? A local Seattle building owner, who wishes to remain anonymous, is offering a unique opportunity to live rent-free for a year in a one-bedroom apartment in the Queen Anne/Magnolia or Ballard neighborhoods. How do you participate? In a 350-word essay, candidates must explain to the landlord why a…
Mamnoon to open juice bar next week; Sara Naftaly’s Amandine is open on Capitol Hill
Also: Maria Hines to open organic restaurant on Microsoft's campus--and there's alcohol
We blinked, it became 2016, and major food news is upon us–one bakery opening late last month, a unique juice bar opening this week, and a new Microsoft cafe come spring. First order of business: the much-anticipated Amandine is finally open in Capitol Hill’s Chophouse Row. We’ve been following this developing story since July 2014,…
Recipe of the Week: Smoked Sable Fish
Try this tasty recipe by Cedarbrook Lodge and get ready for our Pop! Bubbles & Seafood event
This week’s recipe is from Cedarbrook Lodge in anticipation of Seattle magazine’s 2nd annual Pop! Bubbles & Seafood event on Saturday, February 20, at McCaw Hall. Get ready to taste an array of seafood from some of Seattle’s favorite restaurants, including Anthony’s Pier 66, Copperleaf, Blind Pig Bistro and (of course) Cedarbrook. With those tasty…
After the Curtain: Reflections on PNB’s New ‘Nutcracker’
In which we reflect on the changing of the guards of this cherished local holiday tradition
Now that we’ve finally put away the holiday decorations and the first season of PNB’s spanking new custom-made production of The Nutcracker has wrapped, we reflect on the changing of the guards of this cherished local holiday tradition—and what it means when a local arts group commissions a piece. For a city with a population…
SoulCycle + Target Coming to Seattle, Warby Parker Launches Spring Collection
Sign-ups for gratis SoulCycle classes open Friday, January 15
I know it’s only January, but I am beyond ready for spring. So when luxe eyewear retailer Warby Parker sent an announcement for its new circus-inspired spring 2016 collection–officially launching today–I was itching to write about it. This particular bunch of frames (starting at $95) is crafted from acetate and features bright and bold colors…
24 Reasons We Love Seattle Right Now
The days may be darker and wetter this time of year, but there’s no shortage of ways to spend them
Clockwise from top left: Redmond Work & Western Wear; fried chicken Wednesdays at Bookstore Bar; Seattle Pinball Museum; Klondike Gold Rush National Historic Park; Mike & Mike's Guitar Bar
Delicious Seafood and Delightful Views in Charleston, Oregon
Seven hours from Seattle, the charm of seaside Oregon awaits
Where: Charleston, Oregon, a quaint fishing town nestled beside the mouth of Coos Bay. A seven-hour drive from downtown Seattle, Charleston is far from big-city distractions, and boasts scenic views, small-town charm and outstanding seafood. Why: Did we mention seafood? Join locals to feast on freshly caught Dungeness crab at the Charleston Merchants Annual Crab…
The Seahawks Get the Win on a Missed Field Goal
How the Seahawks grabbed the win from the jaws of a missed kick
Whole-EEE crud. But first: that poor Vikings kicker. Somewhere Scott Norwood and Bill Buckner are shaking their heads knowingly. In less than 12 months, the Seattle Seahawks have been part of two of the most unpredictable plays in NFL playoff history. On Sunday, the team watched Minnesota Vikings kicker, Blair Walsh, hook a 27-yard field…