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New Bees on the Block
Washington’s Bee Atlas identifies 26 rare or never-before-recorded species, and they’re looking for more volunteers
There are some new buzzworthy residents in town. More than two dozen new and rare bee species turned up in the first year of a statewide project aimed at better understanding Washington’s native pollinators. Now, as the Bee Atlas project enters its second year, the Department of Agriculture is looking for more volunteers to help…
Must List: Six Fun Things to Do This Week
Music, makers, and canoe racing
Hi! We hope you’re still enjoying the best of summer—whether you’re savoring the last of the sunshine or finding a bit of cool in the summer breeze. Here’s what’s happening around town this week: Patrick Dixon Friday, Aug. 15, 7 p.m. Third Place Books | Ravenna, Seattle Free Catch Patrick Dixon at Third Place…
From Vision To Victory
Dr. Thomas Lynch Jr. is forging the future of cancer care at Fred Hutch
Dr. Thomas Lynch Jr.’s path to cancer care began early, shaped by both his personal experiences and his father’s work. Growing up in Hackensack, New Jersey, he was no stranger to cancer. His father, Dr. Thomas Lynch Sr., was a pioneer in hematology and oncology, treating patients in his home office. “I like to say…
Art Among the Vines
Wine and contemporary art come together in Tuscany’s countryside
Some of the world’s most unique site-specific works of art are part of private art collections associated with family vineyards. From the diRosa Center for Contemporary Art and The Donum Estate in Northern California to Estancia Colomé in Argentina, which houses the world’s only museum of artwork by light and space artist James Turrell, the…
Four Common Medical Myths, Busted
We sat down with local physicians to discuss the most common medical myths, their origins, and how to prevent them from spreading
Yes, you can swim right after you eat. No, you shouldn’t pee on jellyfish stings to stop the pain. Fake health information is all around us, borne from health gurus on the internet, long-held beliefs, or even information once believed by doctors that turned out to be untrue. With the constant evolution of healthcare research,…
Summiting Mount Adams
Seattle magazine’s social media manager tackles a climb that tests both body and mind
Emma Smith, Seattle magazine’s social media manager, decided to climb Mount Adams in July, giving herself just a few weeks to prepare for an early August summit. Mount Adams is a 12,276-foot stratovolcano in the Cascade Range, the second-highest peak in Washington, with sprawling glaciers and a broad, sloping summit. After her roommate mentioned the…
A Festival Built on Faith
Singer-songwriter Grace Love brings music, food, and radical community care to Jubilee Love Festival
Grace Love (she/they) never meant to run a music festival. But like many things in her life, Jubilee Love Festival emerged from instinct, community, and a little bit of what she calls delusional action. “I just wanted something that feels safe, open to all, and genuine. It feels like home,” she says. Now in its…
Bookstore Love Story
Seattle’s first romance-only bookstore opened with a line out the door and a dream of going steady
It started, as many good love stories do, with a secret longing. McKenna Martin was living and working in L.A., juggling TV production and a photography business, when the pandemic put everything on hold. With shows paused and no way of taking on photography clients, she looked for a new creative outlet. She bought a…
Resilience by the Sea: Return to Lahaina
As West Maui rebuilds, beauty and connection remain
West Maui has always held a magnetic allure — the scent of plumeria backlit by torches under a pale moon, or the way the sea breeze fills the lungs with total relaxation. But a visit now, in the wake of the 2023 wildfires, carries added meaning. Not out of obligation, but appreciation. The ocean views…
The Pulse: Berry Season
A hit card game and Venezuelan hot dogs
It’s time to pick blackberries from that one overgrown corner of the neighborhood — you know the one. Strawberries are bright red and blueberries are fat and sweet, so be sure to hit up your local farmers market. August is doing exactly what it’s supposed to, and we’ve still got a few weeks left to…
Restaurant Roundup: Taiwanese Street Food and Watchpost Whiskey
Here’s what was served up recently in the Emerald City
Hot dogs are quintessential summer food, but frankly, the ones they’re cooking up at Fido Hot Dogs, in the parking lot of Omar’s Tires, go way beyond your typical ketchup and mustard creations. We’re definitely not complaining, in fact the Venezuelan-style toppings — like hard-boiled egg, shredded beef stew, onion, cabbage, carrots, and fried potato…
Must List: Six Fun Things to Do This Week
Glass floats, wine by the water, and a Japantown street festival
Hi. Hope you’re finding little ways to enjoy this stretch of late summer, even if it’s just taking the long way home or picking a few blackberries before they disappear. (Mine never quite make it home.) We’ve been covering some fun things lately: a creepy Alien: Earth stunt downtown, Alaska Airlines’ new direct international flights,…
Seattle Is One of 14 Cities Hosting FX’s ‘Alien: Earth’ Stunt
FX is promoting its new series with creepy corporate crates landing downtown
Seattle’s getting a visit from something extraterrestrial this week, or at least something branded that way. On Saturday, Aug. 9, FX is staging a one-day activation outside W Seattle for Alien: Earth, its new series based on the Alien franchise. The stunt, called “The Hunt,” runs from noon to 6 p.m. at 1112 Fourth Avenue….
Next Stop: London, Reykjavik
Alaska Airlines expands international routes with two new nonstop flights from Seattle
Seattleites looking to travel abroad will soon have more direct options. Alaska Airlines just announced it’s adding nonstop flights from Sea-Tac International Airport to London and Reykjavik in spring of 2026, building on its plans to become a global player in international travel. The England and Iceland routes follow a major reveal earlier this summer:…
Counter Culture: Brileys BBQ
The best ribs in town? You'll have to go to Lake Forest Park.
Seattle might not be the first city you think of when it comes to barbecue — but head north to Brileys BBQ and you’ll see why that narrative is changing, one rack at a time. I’m calling it now: these are the best ribs in town. Tender, smoky, and perfectly caramelized, the ribs scream Southern…
Dr. Tobias Lee, M.D.
Cardiology, Pulse Heart Institute Cardiology Services
Every year, we ask a few of Seattle’s Top Doctors to share what inspires them to practice medicine, the advice they give most often, and what they think the future holds for healthcare. These interviews are part of Seattle magazine’s annual Top Doctors feature, created in partnership with Castle Connolly. None of the doctors paid…
Urban Paddle
Canoeing the Green River from Kent to Tukwila offers solitude and a sense of adventure
The giant bridge ahead and the distant roar of loud car engines were telltale signs that we were arriving at I-405 in Southcenter. Though instead of zooming toward an onramp at 70 miles per hour, we were floating lazily down a river at approximately two miles per hour. Over the Fourth of July weekend, my…
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Dr. Nicolae Leca, M.D.
Nephrology, UW Medical Center – Montlake
Every year, we ask a few of Seattle’s Top Doctors to share what inspires them to practice medicine, the advice they give most often, and what they think the future holds for healthcare. These interviews are part of Seattle magazine’s annual Top Doctors feature, created in partnership with Castle Connolly. None of the doctors paid…
5 Things to Eat in August
These dishes say more than what’s on the plate
Since recipes aren’t usually subject to copyright, every dish has potential for nuance and creative interpretation. Dishes come alive when they’re tweaked and adapted to new environments to suit the taste or preferences of different individuals. This evolution is what takes a recipe from mere formula to lasting memory. Let’s not use the F-word; instead,…
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