August 2021
Breast Cancer Is Striking more Women Under 40 than Ever Before
Why more young women are being diagnosed, and what you need to know to keep yourself safe.
When I received that fated phone call from my doctor telling me I had breast cancer, all I wanted to do was fall on the floor and cry. But first I had to go pick up my son from kindergarten. Somewhere between the mammogram and the core biopsy, I had become one of a growing…
Who’s Behind the Mask? Turns Out, You Can Choose Your Own Anesthesiologist
A new trend in surgery: More patients are powering up and insisting on pain management by a pre-sele
Last year, at age 50, Grace* was diagnosed with breast cancer for the second time in three years. She was scheduled for a double mastectomy with immediate reconstruction, and would likely be in surgery for about 13 hours. “It was scary,” Grace says. “Especially the anesthesia consult several weeks prior, where they tell you that…
What’s Good About the New Stand-alone Emergency Rooms
Hospitals say these new freestanding ER's meet a critical care need. Critics say it's more about mak
Emergency medical care in Washington is getting a radical makeover: Freestanding, “no wait” emergency centers are cropping up in fast-growing suburbs, providing closer-to-home options to those often dreaded, crowded ER waiting rooms in urban hospitals. These ERs, often in or near trendy shopping centers, tout quick, high-quality treatment for sudden injuries and illnesses. “It’s a…
Local Medical Breakthroughs that Save Lives and Speed Recovery
From incredible eye-socket brain surgery...to life-changing treatment for a very common malady...loc
Brain surgery via the eye socketAs both Harborview Medical Center’s chief of facial plastic and reconstructive surgery and a University of Washington professor of head and neck surgery, Dr. Kris Moe blends some rather unique skills. That combination of training got him thinking about a new way to operate on patients with some types of…
Explore Seattle’s Urban Architectural Ruins
Eight relics of Seattle’s past are hidden in plain sight.
In this town, we spend a lot of time fretting (and arguing and voting) about what the Seattle of the future will look like. Meanwhile, physical evidence of our city’s forgotten past looms all around us. The Underground Tour is an obvious example, but while historically fascinating, it’s perhaps not where you want to be…
Specs Appeal
In a city where funky eyewear is paramount, punch up your look in spectacles that scream Seattle st
Clockwise from top Left: Funk Royal Optics mustard yellow round retro-style frames with teal inlay, $399, from the Pulp Lab pop-up shop at Deli (Downtown, 1307 1st Ave.; 206.682.2446; deliseattle.com; also available at pulplab.com); Theo “Thundra” purple titanium rectangular frames, made in Belgium, $412, Market Optical (Multiple locations including Pike Place Market, 1906 Pike Place,…
Food News: RN74 Opens, Frank Bruni Eats Seattle for the New York Times, More
RN74 Seattle, the local outpost of the Michael Mina wine bar concept so popular in San Francisco, debuts today on 4th and Pine Streets (for lunch) and Thursday for dinner. The restaurant held some soft-opening parties this weekend; see pictures of the place over on Eater. And if you were wondering: Yes, Mur the Blur (Murray Stenson, bartender extraordinaire)…
Lost and Found: Seattle’s Hidden History
Our fearless editorial director gives you the inside scoop on our July issue.
Like migratory birds making a stop on their way to warmer climes, flocks of visitors crowd the sidewalks of Pioneer Square this time of year, waiting their turn to step into the belly of Seattle on the Underground Tour and explore the cavernous, below-sea-level depths where relics of our city’s past lie. Touristy as it…
Cool the Kiddies Off at One of These Nifty Local Spraygrounds
Also in this month's Parental Guidance report: Pinata classes and a thrifty stylin' smocks.
WATERWAYSOur sunny summer days are precious—and so are the moments we spend cooling off from the heat. Sure, you can hit a lake or a pool, but why not mix it up? Consider these five “spraygrounds” for an afternoon of free fun. North Lynnwood Neighborhood ParkLynnwood, 18510 44th Ave. Wci.lynnwood.wa.us/parksLiquid assets: A submarine, a whale…
The Play’s the Thing for Seattle Shakespeare’s George Mount
The local actor and director dishes on the best way to watch Shakespeare in the park.
NAME: George Mount OCCUPATION: Actor and founding artistic director of Wooden O Theatre FAVORITE ROLE: “Hamlet. It really is the single character that taught me the most about my craft.” FAVORITE PLAY TO PERFORM: A Comedy of Errors. “Because it’s just so damn silly.” PARK MUST-BRINGS: A picnic and a blanket or a low-backed chair.SCHEDULE:…
Sample Spirits from Seattle’s New Distilleries
A new law has created a boom in spirited establishments.
The recent boom in Seattle booze distillers comes thanks to the Washington State Craft Distillery Law (passed in 2008), which allows local liquor producers to offer on-site tasting and bottle sales, à la wineries—provided that at least 51 percent of the liquor ingredients are grown in state. Accordingly, a slew of recently opened distilleries now…
Urban Craft Uprising Comes to Seattle Center July 9 – 10
More than 100 artists disply their unique handmade wares.
Etsy experts unite at Urban Craft Uprising, the Northwest’s bodacious indie-craft-aganza. The event features more than 100 artists—many from Seattle—selling unique wares, such as Crystalyn Kae’s vegan handbags, Matthew Porter’s mischievous monkey prints and plush treats by Devout Dolls and Schmancy. 7/9–7/10. 11 a.m.–5 p.m. Free. Seattle Center Exhibition Hall, 305 Harrison St.; 206.684.7200; urbancraftuprising.com….