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No Cuts to Summer Fun at State Parks
Despite a leaner budget, Washington State Parks says services and access will stay the same
The agency might be tightening its belt, but summer fun is still on. Like other parts of state government, Washington State Parks took a hit in the latest legislative session, but visitors shouldn’t notice any changes to staffing or services this season. “We were fairly fortunate in that we were able to make mostly non-staffing…
Seattle Magazine’s 2025 Top Doctors List
Find the best healthcare providers in the region
No one loves going to the doctor, but when you have a doctor you love, a trip to their office can feel a little less anxiety-inducing. These days, however, trying to find that diamond-in-the-rough medical professional can feel like playing the lottery. Between navigating insurance, looking for someone easily accessible (no one wants to add…
Playtime on the Pier
Seattle’s long-awaited Pier 58 reopens with a jellyfish tower and sweeping views
Seattle pulled it off. After years of construction, detours, and debate, the city is getting another major piece of its waterfront back. Pier 58 officially reopens Friday, July 25, as part of the 20-acre Waterfront Park transformation. What was once a crumbling concrete deck is now a bright, marine-themed play zone with a 25-foot jellyfish-inspired…
The Pulse: Sun Baked
Subaru drivers and late bloomers
Are you ready? We’re supposed to hit 80 degrees next week. Time to get creative with your fashion choices and cooling devices, Seattle. Also — who’s following the Tour de France? I tore through the Netflix documentary and now I’m all in. Jonas Vingegaard has my whole heart. I hope he pulls through after a…
Bat Signal Seattle
Bats are out this summer, and so are the community scientists tracking them
By mid-July, most Seattleites have clocked the summer clichés: backyard rosé, panic-buying box fans, and chatting with strangers in the grocery store about how nice it is. But here’s something better: bats. Washington is home to 14 species, 10 of which live in western Washington. They’re tiny, nocturnal insectivores that eat thousands of bugs a…
Publisher’s Note: The Not-So-Secret Life of a Health-Obsessed Publisher
Supplements, serums, masks — you have no idea
Let’s get one thing out of the way: I am obsessed with looking and feeling younger. Yes, people have wondered. Yes, some days I do look “suspiciously well-rested” for someone who owns a magazine, sits on multiple nonprofit boards, and drinks way too much coffee. But no, I do not sleep in a cryogenic pod…
Sole Searching In San Francisco
How to enjoy the City by the Bay without a car
The streets of San Francisco might not have Karl Malden and Michael Douglas solving crimes these days, but some visitors still consider the traffic a crime. Rideshare was invented here for a reason — but you don’t need to jump in a car to enjoy the iconic “City by the Bay” experience. If time is…
A Coffee Stand for Everyone
Former global health worker Mary Hong finds purpose and builds opportunity one coffee drink at a time
A new coffee stand at the Burien Farmers Market called Fearless Futures is challenging who gets to belong in the workforce. Mary Hong opened the booth on Juneteenth, just weeks after graduating from Evergreen Goodwill’s Barista Entrepreneurship training program. But the path to Fearless Futures started in 2021, when she was diagnosed with ADHD. At…
The Art of Saying ‘I’m Sorry’
How to master the subtle nuances of a heartfelt apology
I wrote a letter of apology to my wife the last time i got drunk. I did this at the suggestion of a substance-abuse counselor I’d gone to see in Bellevue. He even provided me with a handout on how to structure an apology. Mine wound up totaling 546 words and consuming most of a…
Oregon Wine Country’s New Luxury Hub
Wine, food, and small-town charm combine in McMinnville to create a memorable experience
We’ve been coming to the Oregon Wine Country since the aughts, making the trek from Seattle to visit family near Hillsboro. Back then, McMinnville was a sleepy little town — a convenient stop for coffee or a quick bite on the way to somewhere else. Fast forward to today and it’s transformed into a destination…
Heartbeat: The Ongoing Struggle for Women’s Rights
Why resilience, advocacy, and empowerment are more important now than ever
I am old enough to have experienced several “firsts.” I was admitted to Yale graduate school before it admitted undergraduate women. I was one of the first two women hired by the University of Washington’s Department of Sociology that were eligible for “ladder positions” (the possibility of tenure). I was one of the first three…
The Pulse: Bloom Watch
Cherry trouble and a cosmic double bill
After all those sunny days, the rain came back, and it feels good. The garden’s thriving. Everything smells fresh. It’s nice having to water less. You can feel it elsewhere too. Something’s blooming in bookstores, in community centers, in the way people are showing up for each other. The world still feels heavy, but growth…
Emerald City Wins
Seattle’s latest title? The most beautiful city in the U.S.
June arrives and the city feels like a vacation postcard. Ferries sparkle across Elliott Bay, Mount Rainier shows up in all her majestic beauty, and we locals find ourselves asking, “Do we really live here?” Truth is, Seattle wears all seasons well — but I’ll argue the skyline is never more handsome than on a…
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