February 2008
Seattle’s Most Influential People 2018: The YIMBYs
The politically diverse movement has an active Seattle presence that is focused on saying yes to new density in urban neighborhoods
This article appears in print in the November 2018 issue, as part of the Most Influential People of the Year feature. Click here to subscribe. YIMBY—the acronym stands for “yes in my backyard”—started as a national rebuke to so-called NIMBYs (“not in my backyard”), residents who oppose development in their neighborhoods. Today, the politically diverse movement has an active Seattle…
Seattle’s Most Influential People 2018: Seattle Silence Breakers
Denise Krownbell and Gina Petry, leaders of Seattle Silence Breakers, are pushing our city to tackle sexual harassment, assault and gender-based discrimination
Silent no more: Denise Krownbell (left) and Gina Petry photographed in front of Seattle City Hall
Cocktail of the Month: A Perfect Drink for Fall at Black Cat Bar in Belltown
Calvados brandy provides the base for a cocktail that sings a delicious seasonal song
Fine Diving: Black Cat may have the attitude of a dive bar, but owner Dustin Haarstad’s bartending skills make sure it doesn’t drink like one
Seattle’s Most Influential People 2018: The Journalists
'Seattle Times' columnist Gene Balk and 'Crosscut' staff are keeping Seattle in the know on trends, politics and more
The growing Crosscut staff including (seated in front, left to right) senior editor Joe Copeland, city reporter David Kroman, executive editor Greg Hanscom, managing editor Florangela Davila and digital editor Cambria Roth
Market Leaders Cite Strong Demand for Luxury Condominiums
Reservations for priority presales open at Spire Condiminiums two weeks ahead of sales debut.
Sponsored by Realogics Inc. Executives of Laconia Development and Realogics Sotheby’s International Realty (RSIR) announce the commencement of individual unit reservations at SPIRE – a new 347-unit, 41-story high-rise now under construction at 600 Wall Street in Belltown. Following a preview open house on October 13 and 14, the SPIRE sales team accepted 114 first…
This Week Then: A Look Back at the Life of Paul Allen
Plus: One of Washington's first state parks is celebrating a birthday
This story was originally published at HistoryLink.org. Subscribe to their weekly newsletter. Farewell, Paul Allen This week HistoryLink looks back at the life of Paul Allen, who died on October 15 at the age of 65. Best known as the cofounder of Microsoft, his impact on Seattle and the Pacific Northwest was vast, and he will truly…
Must List: ‘Peacock in the Desert’ Opening, Seattle Queer Film Festival, 16th Annual Mushroom Festival
Your weekly guide to Seattle's hottest events.
MUST GET REGAL Peacock in the Desert: The Royal Arts of Jodhpur, India(10/18) Join the Seattle Art Museum and community art lovers at this free opening celebration for the museum’s newest exhibition, Peacock in the Desert. The exhibition celebrates the vibrant paintings, lavish furnishings and rich artistic and cultural traditions of the Indian kingdom of Marwar-Jodhpur….
