Award-winning Photographer Offers Four Season Glimpse of Lake Washington

A local photographer’s new project takes a seasonal look at a beloved body of water

This article appears in print in the August 2019 issue. Click here to subscribe. One of the country’s top photographers—former Seattle Post-Intelligencer staffer and Pulitzer Prize–nominated Robin Layton—lives right here in our city. But for her latest inspiration, the globetrotting photographer did not have to go any farther than her own backyard: the shores of Lake Washington in…

Gwendolyn Elliott

National Nordic Museum Photo Exhibit Is a Must-See for Pop Culture and History Buffs

A soon-to-close exhibit showcases the powerful lens of Swedish photographer Hasse Persson

IRON FIST: President Nixon was one of many political and pop cultural figures captured on camera by Swedish photojournalist Hasse Persson; an exhibit of his work is at the National Nordic Museum

Gavin Borchert

Backstory: How the Gas Works Became a Seattle Park Landmark

An abandoned structure at a Seattle park was once a beacon of progress

This article appears in print in the August 2019 issue. Click here to subscribe. The Landmark. The Gas Works at Gas Works ParkThe Location. Wallingford, 2101 N Northlake Way The Backstory. Most Seattleites are familiar with the iconic industrial remnants that give Gas Works Park its name. But did you know that the structures we see today, perched…

Lauren Alexander

Seattle-based Nuciano Handbags Bring Sparkle to Hollywood

Designed by a former model, the local handbags are a must-have accessory on the red carpet

ALL THAT GLITTERS: Handbag company Nuciano's iridescent Peacock clutch

Andrew Hoge

21 Best Things To Do in Seattle in August 2019

Our handpicked list of the best bets for entertainment this month

Seattle dancer Mikhail Calliste will perform a solo work at Festival: Festival

Gavin Borchert

Middle Eastern Pop-up Yalla Finds Permanent Home

Late-night Middle Eastern eats come to Capitol Hill

Flayfleh harra wrap

Chelsea Lin

Crushing It: The Best Washington Wines of 2019

All the winners from the 14th Annual Seattle magazine Wine Awards

This article appears in print in the August 2019 issue as part of the 14th Annual Seattle magazine Wine Awards. Click here to subscribe. Prices listed may vary depending on place of purchase. Our team judged everyday bottles as under $35 and splurge bottles as over $35; the only exception is Cabernet Sauvignon, which also has a special-occasion…

Written by Paul Zitarelli; Produced by Yashar Shayan

2019 Washington Wine Awards: The Winners

Our annual blind taste test of Washington wines reveals the best reds, whites and rosés at every price point

This article appears in print in the August 2019 issue as part of the 14th Annual Seattle magazine Wine Awards. Click here to subscribe. In the 14 years we’ve been conducting our annual Washington Wine Awards, we’ve seen various themes emerge. But this year, there was no strict formula for success among the winners: The white wine of the year comes…

Written by Paul Zitarelli; Produced by Yashar Shayan

UW’s Second Chance App Offers Help to Opioid Users

An innovative new app developed by the University of Washington could be a lifesaver

PROBLEM SOLVER: Shyam Gollakota is part of the team that developed the Second Chance app

Beau Iverson

Seattle Recycling Startup Goes Beyond the Blue Bin

Queen Anne-based Ridwell recycles items such as batteries, light bulbs and textiles for subscribers

Hard to recycle items such as batteries and light bulbs are accepted by Ridwell recycling service

Christopher Robinson

August 2019