August 2021
Trailblazing Women: Grace Yoo
Executive director, Washington State Women's Commission
On my dating profile I aspirationally describe myself as “Lara Croft meets Joanna Gaines.” (Don’t feel bad if you had to Google either of those names; most people who know one usually don’t know the other. The video gaming and HGTV worlds rarely collide.) From first dates to panel discussions, I often get asked why...
Trailblazing Women: Jean Smart
'Hacks' star reflects on her career and how growing up in Seattle shaped her
It's almost noon, and Jean Smart is present as ever during a phone call. She actually asks the first question, about whether I’m a Seattle native. “Oh, you are!” she exclaims, her voice lighting up with even more warmth when she finds out I am a fellow University of Washington alum and, like her youngest,
Trailblazing Women: Persistence and Progress
These pioneering individuals courageously break down barriers, defy conventions, and push forward despite challenges
One creative approach for women to combat gender discrimination is through the power of storytelling. Creating platforms where women can share their experiences, challenges, and triumphs can be incredibly empowering and...
The Museum of Flight’s New Exhibit Explores Life in Orbit
The Museum of Flight’s New Exhibit Highlights the Wonder of Living in Space
The Museum of Flight’s immersive new exhibition, Home Beyond Earth, goes to the heart of living in a place somewhere between Earth and Moon. With a focus on space stations past, present and future, Home Beyond Earth visualizes our orbital dreams and accomplishments with large digital projections and more than 50 artifacts, models, space-flown objects and uniforms. To…
Fave Five: Coffee, Art, a Luxury Spa
Enjoy the great indoors before summer hits
The rhododendrons have bloomed, the shorebirds have returned, and soon it will be summertime in the Northwest. Until it’s warm enough for barbecues, beaches, and backpacking, sample these indoor favorites. Plus, a refund tip for flat-tire repairs because Seattle’s potholes are always in season.
PCF Wins Prestigious Remodeler’s Award
PCF Construction Group nabs awards for excellence and integrity
People Come First (PCF) Construction Group has been building dream outdoor living spaces for homeowners across the Pacific Northwest for more than 15 years. The Kent-based builder was named National Remodeler of the Year by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) in 2023, and a National Finalist in 2024. “Receiving the Remodeler of the…