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Next-level Amenities Emerge in Seattle and Bellevue's Newest Condo High Rises

Next-level Amenities Emerge in Seattle and Bellevue’s Newest Condo High Rises

Condominiums are aiming to be all-in-one vertical neighborhoods, with top-to-bottom amenities and socializing ops—and apps

SKY HIGH SUNNING: It resembles an earth-bound backyard with trees and grass but this deck at Nexus is sky high.

New GORE-TEX SHAKEDRY Hooded Jacket Is Perfect for the PNW Outdoor Enthusiast

New GORE-TEX SHAKEDRY Hooded Jacket Is Perfect for the PNW Outdoor Enthusiast

So long, bulky waterproof outerwear

Traveling light is always a good idea—it’s even better if you’re hiking. Ultralight fast hiking is gaining popularity—it’s a mix between trail running for speed and the more leisurely ramble of day hikers. The GORE-TEX SHAKEDRY hooded jacket is perfect for the ultralight fast hikers out there—it’s durable, withstanding rips from snags on trees or…

August Hike of the Month: Merritt Lake

August Hike of the Month: Merritt Lake

Escape the crowds with this Central Cascades hike

Merritt Lake

Backstory: How the Gas Works Became a Seattle Park Landmark

Backstory: How the Gas Works Became a Seattle Park Landmark

An abandoned structure at a Seattle park was once a beacon of progress

This article appears in print in the August 2019 issue. Click here to subscribe. The Landmark. The Gas Works at Gas Works ParkThe Location. Wallingford, 2101 N Northlake Way The Backstory. Most Seattleites are familiar with the iconic industrial remnants that give Gas Works Park its name. But did you know that the structures we see today, perched…

This Ballard Garage Is Transformed Into a Studio That Invites the Outdoors In

This Ballard Garage Is Transformed Into a Studio That Invites the Outdoors In

The multipurpose space can serve as a home gym, play space, planting area or entertaining venue

Dillon wanted the space to serve multiple purposes, so it was designed as an open room that could be a home gym, play space, planting area or entertaining venue

PNW Shop Owner and Amazonian Talks Fashion in Seattle

PNW Shop Owner and Amazonian Talks Fashion in Seattle

Rebecca Cornelius balances two jobs—shop owner and brand specialist for Amazon—but it’s her high-concept outfits that tip the scale

This article appears in print in the July 2019 issue. Click here to subscribe. If you commute on the ferry from Bremerton to Seattle, you may have spotted Rebecca Cornelius, whose eclectic outfits, featuring statement outerwear and bold colors, frequently turn heads. The Amazon brand specialist and Nordstrom veteran uses the hour-long ferry ride to catch up on…

Seattle Artisan Harnesses Age-old Techniques To Make Kayaks

Seattle Artisan Harnesses Age-old Techniques To Make Kayaks

Central District-based craftsman Kiliii Yuyan teaches the art of boatbuilding at local workshops

WATER TIGHT: You can build (or buy) your own seaworthy skin-on-frame kayak with the help of Kiliii Yuyan

These Homes Offer the Best PNW Views

These Homes Offer the Best PNW Views

For $3 million-plus, these Bellevue, Laurelhurst and West Seattle homes deliver on the views

WINDOW WALL: This new West Seattle home offers distracting views of Elliott Bay

Backstory: Seattle's Tucked Away Waterfall Garden Park Stands out for Its Unlikely Story

Backstory: Seattle’s Tucked Away Waterfall Garden Park Stands out for Its Unlikely Story

This hidden pocket park is an ode to the origins of a parcel delivery service

This article appears in print in the July 2019 issue. Click here to subscribe. The Landmark: Waterfall Garden ParkThe Location: Pioneer Square, 219 Second Ave. S The Backstory: In a neighborhood full of historic sites, Waterfall Garden Park stands out for its unlikely story. The tiny park—hidden behind very tall fences—features an artificial waterfall, a Japanese garden, and several tables…

Vote: The Seattle Magazine Best of 2019 Readers’ Choice Poll

Vote: The Seattle Magazine Best of 2019 Readers’ Choice Poll

Cast your ballot for the best of the best in Seattle

Vote for your favorite wine bar, happy hour, sushi and more

Seattle Recycling Startup Goes Beyond the Blue Bin

Seattle Recycling Startup Goes Beyond the Blue Bin

Queen Anne-based Ridwell recycles items such as batteries, light bulbs and textiles for subscribers

Hard to recycle items such as batteries and light bulbs are accepted by Ridwell recycling service

20 Years of Style With Ballard Tastemaker Curtis Steiner

20 Years of Style With Ballard Tastemaker Curtis Steiner

Artist and curator Curtis Steiner has spent a lifetime cultivating an eye for the beautiful and esoteric. This year, he celebrates 20 years of selling his style in Ballard

Steiner in his Ballard shop, where he sells his own handmade cards and jewelry pieces in addition to found objects, antique jewelry and other artists’ work

Summer Special: A Conversation With Seafair President Eric Corning
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Summer Special: A Conversation With Seafair President Eric Corning

The head of Seattle’s signature summer festival series on what’s new this year

Sponsored by Seafair As summer heats up and the annual festivals approach, we sat down with Eric Corning, interim president and CEO of Seafair, to catch up on what’s hot this summer and to learn more about the history of the group that has been a signature part of Seattle since 1950. How did Seafair…

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