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The New-Look Seattle Magazine and Summer (We Hope) Have Arrived
Our June issue celebrates fun in the sun, a cast of high-school talents and a fresh look.
In addition to rejoicing over the long-awaited return of the glowing orb in the sky (fingers crossed!), this month, in several stories, we also celebrate the creative process, from a high-end leather artist to the extraordinary talent found in local high school musical productions. The 5th Avenue Theatre, whose 15th Tony Awards–style program (which we…
Nominate Candidates for Seattle Magazine’s Most Influential People of the Year
Seattle's Most Influential People come from various industries and backgrounds.
Each year, Seattle magazine highlights individuals who have had a big impact on our region over the last year. We’re currently soliciting nominations for people who we should consider for this annual feature, which appears in the November issue of the magazine. This year, we will celebrate the people who are making a difference by…
Bike Share Could Return to Seattle Sooner Than You Thought
Two private companies want to bring bike-share programs back to the city.
If at first you don’t succeed, try again with someone else’s money. Maybe that’s not how your kindergarten teacher put it, but it seems to be the city’s approach toward bringing bike share back to Seattle. That’s right, less than two months after Pronto docks vanished from our streets, there’s a new push to replace…
Can Washington’s Solar Boom Survive the Legislative Stalemate?
Financial incentives are driving locals to install rooftop solar. But an expiring state tax break could halt the growth.
Ikea’s new solar installation, which will produce enough energy to power 131 homes, is evidence that solar is viable in Seattle
UW Students Pack New Presidential Power Course in Trump Era
President Trump's executive orders sparked a wildly popular University of Washington class.
UW Law School Professor Kathryn A. Watts (left) and Associate Dean Sanne H. Knudsen weren’t too surprised by the interest in their new class on presidential power. More and more, presidents have used the executive order to sidestep congressional gridlock
City Council’s Lorena Gonzalez Proposes Paid Family Leave for Private Employees
Earlier this year, the city council adopted legislation guaranteeing 12 weeks of paid parental leave to City of Seattle employees, but expanding family leave to private employees is proving more controversial
The numbers are stark. According to a survey conducted for the City of Seattle by Maggie Simich of Patinkin Research, a Portland-based consulting firm, 41 percent of Seattle residents lack access to paid parental leave. Half of all companies offer no paid parental leave at all. Workers in the lowest-paying industries, such as restaurant workers,…
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