January 2008
Get Cozy in Oregon’s Tualatin Valley
Enjoy the bounty of a unique and beautiful destination this fall
During the fall months, Oregon’s Tualatin Valley becomes a sanctuary of comfort and tranquility. Nestled among rolling hills and lush vineyards, the valley takes on a special charm during “Cozy Season.” Cozy Season in Tualatin Valley is about embracing the art of slow living. It’s a time to disconnect from the fast pace of modern…
Uncommon Thinkers: Sunny Singh
Founder, Roundglass and Edifecs
For Sunny Singh, wellness is more than his job. As the founder of Roundglass, an app that helps users work activities such as meditation, breathwork and yoga into their daily routines, health and wellness are woven into the fabric of Singh’s life. With decades of tech experience, Singh created the company in 2014 with the…
Uncommon Thinkers: Pallavi Mehta Wahi
Co-Managing Partner, U.S., at K&L Gates; Managing Partner, Seattle office, K&L Gates
When Pallavi Mehta Wahi started out as a young attorney in Seattle, she thought she’d need to downplay her interests to fit in with her colleagues. Born and raised in New Delhi, her greatest joy came from Bollywood films and Star Trek. She’s since learned that authenticity is a strength, not a weakness. “I won’t…
Uncommon Thinkers: Ambika Singh
CEO, Armoire
Ambika Singh says she isn’t a natural-born risk-taker, but you wouldn’t know it from looking at her career trajectory. Since launching Seattle-based clothing and rental subscription service Armoire in 2016, Singh has grown the company by more than 300%, employs 85 people, and delivers to customers across the U.S. Meanwhile, it’s caught the attention of…
Seattle’s Oktoberfest Celebrations Are Back
From Fremont’s frothy brews to Capitol Hill’s Bavarian feast, the city is ready to raise a glass (or five) to Oktoberfest
It’s that time of year when Seattle gets its German on. Whether you’re here for the beer, the bratwurst, or just an excuse to wear lederhosen, there’s an Oktoberfest event that’s calling your name...
Dive into the Design Behind Seattle Aquarium’s New Ocean Pavilion
A team of designers, artists, architects, scientists, and engineers worked together to complete the multi-year project
“When we started the project, the viaduct was still there,” says architect Osama Quotah, a partner at LMN. “We were imagining a project that would happen in a condition that didn’t exist at the time.” As part of the larger waterfront overhaul, the pavilion needed to fit into the existing fabric of downtown Seattle’s western
Publisher’s Note: Embrace The Magic Of A New Beginning
A fresh start is a mindset as much as anything
Equal parts terrifying and hopeful. That’s how it feels to embrace a completely new career after retiring from your first line of work. For most, retirement is often seen as the end of a professional chapter, a time to downshift, smell the roses, etc. But for those willing to embark on a second or even
It’s Always Back to School Season Here
Check out The Schoolhouse District in Woodinville for an education you’ll enjoy
Do you remember, as a youngster, being excited to walk into a schoolhouse? You can recapture that same thrill, albeit in much different circumstances, at The Schoolhouse District in Woodinville...
Park It for Free
Fourth graders and their families can explore America’s national parks for free
Got a fourth grader? Then you’ve got a free pass to some of the most stunning parks and public lands in the country — and most people don’t even know about it. The Every Kid Outdoors program gives all fourth graders a pass to national parks and other federal lands and waters for one year,…
Lit City
Seattle authors dominate the 2024 Washington State Book Awards finalists
The 58th Washington State Book Award finalists are in, and Seattle’s already a winner. Out of 39 finalists recognized for outstanding books published last year, 22 are from Seattle and nearby areas, with local authors represented in all seven categories. Among the Seattle-based finalists, several stand out. In Creative Nonfiction/Memoir, Jane Wong’s Meet Me Tonight…