February 2021
3 Local Breweries Create a Beer Featuring Marijuana
And it's 100 percent legal
This story originally ran on Washington Beer Blog. Follow Kendall Jones on Twitter and Instagram at @beerblog When Washington state legalized cannabis in 2014, some professional brewers immediately began considering ways in which they might incorporate the magical herb into their beers. Although consumers were free to smoke, eat and otherwise consume products containing THC and CBD, brewing a beer that contained those substances remained illegal….
New Book on Mountain Caribou Dives Deep Into Species’ Dwindling Numbers
Join wildlife author and photographer David Moskowitz in Ballard for a multi-media launch of his new book, 'Caribou Rainforest: From Heartbreak to Hope'
Washington-based wildlife tracker, author and photographer David Moskowitz detailed the plight of our state’s mountain caribou population in Seattle magazine more than two years ago. Moskowitz dives deeper into the fragile nature of our dwindling mountain caribou herds in his new book, Caribou Rainforest: From Heartbreak to Hope ($30, Braided River), which he’ll launch at…
Seattle’s Story Told in Flannel, Ferries and Flood Lines
A new book presents Seattle’s history through engaging infographics
This article appears in print in the October 2018 issue. Click here to subscribe. In a region experiencing rapid growth and development, it’s beginning to feel like we need a central, handy storage place for the details of the city’s fast-changing story before we all forget them. Authors Tera Hatfield, Jenny Kempson and Natalie Ross are on it…
October Hike of the Month: Annette Lake
Our new monthly hiking series features a hike in the Denny Creek area
If you’re looking for a hike close to Seattle but a little off the beaten path of the Issaquah Alps favorites, which can get crowded, try Annette Lake. The trailhead is just a little farther down I-90 and right off exit 47 (before Snoqualmie Pass); it shares a parking lot with trailhead to the Asahel…
Must List: Lit Crawl, Taste of Iceland, ‘The Orphan’ Special Screening
Your weekly guide to Seattle’s hottest events.
MUST LOVE LIT Lit Crawl Seattle(10/11) A bar crawl for the bookish, this year’s Lit Crawl will fill venues on Capitol and First Hill with over 80 PNW readers and artists, offering more than 35 readings and performances. From poetry and plays, to topics such as food and empowerment, grab your choice of poison and…
This Week Then: Celebrating Filipino American History Month in Washington
Plus: See which National Historic Landmark in Seattle is turning 105
This story was originally published at HistoryLink.org. Subscribe to their weekly newsletter. Filipino Americans This week HistoryLink celebrates Filipino American History Month with a look at some of the men and women who played important roles in shaping their community. Filipinos first arrived in the Northwest in the late 1800s, but following the Spanish American War many…
This Is the Best New Fish and Chips Spot in the Seattle Area
An Edmonds fishmonger may be serving the area’s best fish and chips
This article appears in print in the October 2018 issue. Click here to subscribe. Chef Shubert Ho has established that he’s an expert in the kitchen—his restaurants Bar Dojo and Salt & Iron (owned with business partner Andrew Leckie) are beloved Edmonds institutions. But at the new Market Fishmonger & Eatery, open since June, he and Leckie are doing…
The Importance of Cosplay at Seahawks Games
Sometimes, jerseys speak louder than words
I had a chance to go to the Seahawks-Rams game on Sunday. Walking across town, I joined the flood of 12s converging downtown and gathering momentum like a glacier-fed river as we passed through Pioneer Square where the bars were hopping. The beer was flowing, too. A few folks were wearing Rams gear, but it…
Is It the End of Local Ski Areas?
Recently, Steven's Pass Ski Area was purchased by Vail Resorts, an international ski and summer resort company. How will the new ownership affect the local ski spot?
Some long overdue improvements may soon be coming to Steven’s Pass Ski Area, thanks to a new ownership. In June, the ski area was sold to Vail Resorts as part of a $64 million deal. Vail already gobbled up the Whistler Blackcomb resort in 2016. So what does this mean for Steven’s?? Long time local…