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New Fiction By Washington-Based Authors
These two local authors place powerful characters amid vivid landscapes
Black River by S.M. Hulse (Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, $24) This striking debut novel by Spokane writer S.M. Hulse is a contemporary Western that has earned critical comparisons to the work of Larry McMurtry, Annie Proulx and Wallace Stegner—and deservedly so. Hulse uses spare language to craft a rich portrait of inland Northwest as a backdrop…
The Must List: Genre Bender, Bourbon Bash & More
What to do this weekend in Seattle
Must BlendGenre Bender Showcases Inspired Artist Collaborations(3/6 to 3/7, 8 p.m.) It’s time once again for Genre Bender, an exceptional performance event that pairs up local artists from different fields and asks them to go forth and make something together. This year features five promising duos—including conceptual artist C. Davida Ingram with composer Hanna Benn,…
Talking Irish Whiskey with Teeling Founder Jack Teeling
Say no to green beer and yes to classic Irish whiskey this St. Patrick's Day
St. Patrick’s Day is right around the corner, and I can’t think of a better way to start the celebration than by spreading the word about Irish whiskey, and to help sway you towards better drinks (i.e. skip the green beer) this year. Lucky for us, we recently were able to speak with Jack Teeling,…
Cocktails and Cheese: Pairing Four Drinks and Four Cheeses
Nothing goes better with a good cocktail than a good slice o' cheese
Cocktails of all sorts and stripes are of course all the rage (as they should be). And more and more, cocktail and food pairings are showing up on menus. It’s nowhere near the amount as with wine, but progress is being made matching up particular drinks with particular culinary flavors. And a great way to…
Dads Petitioning Amazon, Octopus Attempts Escape & More
The top Seattle news stories you should be reading today
A group of cool dads is petitioning Amazon to change the name of its Amazon Mom service, which provides discounts on diapers, baby products and food (you know, stuff only us ladies handle) to Amazon Family. The petition has nearly 5,000 signatures and the group hopes to get the online retailer’s attention. Seems like a…
Inside the Workshops of Four Emerald City Comicon Cosplayers
This is what it takes to prep for the annual, highly costumed affair
Scenes from the workshop of cosplayer Eric Jones, of CoregeekSometimes, when trying to replicate a villainous, power-hungry Asgardian’s wardrobe, you just have to punt. “I use a technique where I wrap the [human] subject with plastic wrap and tape—either duct or masking,” says Eric Jones, about making the form for the Loki costume (from The…
A New Book Uncovers Marine Magic in the Salish Sea
Local Scientist-Authors dive deep into the ecosystem of the Salish Sea
One of the many pleasures of beachcombing along the shores of Puget Sound is the immense variation in the colors of the stones—deep purple, jade green, burgundy, caramel, speckled or striped black and white. To wanderers, it looks like a beautiful carpet but to marine scientists the diversity tells an exciting story about the geological…
Going Inside the Geekfest that is Emerald City Comicon
Behind the scenes of the high-energy, costumed celebration of comics, geek culture and superfans
If you find yourself approaching the Washington State Convention Center later this month and Thor, Wonder Woman or Geordi La Forge hold the door open for you, just smile, nod a “thank you” and step right in like you belong. You’ve arrived at Emerald City Comicon (ECCC)—ground zero for Seattle’s superhero fandom. It all happens…
Why Are So Many Seattle Restaurants Closing Lately?
Reasons behind February’s rash of shutterings explored, and why more may come
Last month—and particularly last week— Seattle foodies were downcast as the blows kept coming: Queen Anne’s Grub closed February 15. Pioneer Square’s Little Uncle shut down February 25. Shanik’s Meeru Dhalwala announced that it will close March 21. Renée Erickson’s Boat Street Café will shutter May 30 after 17 years with her at the helm…
Nordstrom Partners with Madewell, Flagship Redesign in the Works
The remodel will honor some of the original design features of iconic downtown building
There are new, noteworthy developments a-brewing over at Nordstrom. First off, the department store has partnered with Madewell, J Crew’s laid-back, denim-heavy sister brand, to bring more than 70 different clothing and accessory items to 15 Nordstrom stores, including the Bellevue Square locale. Starting in March (online now and in store this Friday), you’ll be…
The P-I Globe on the Move, Kurt Cobain’s Home for Sale
The top Seattle news stories you should be reading today
Way to go, Bellingham: The city to our north has earned the title as one of the least obese cities in the U.S. after a recent Gallup survey found that “just 18.7 percent of Bellingham residents have a Body Mass Index of 30 or more.” The low BMI brings Bellingham to the 5th best overall….
Recipe of the Week: Black Bean, Avocado & Chicken Bowl
This food bowl is perfect for a fresh lunch or dinner on the go
Local chef and author Heather Christo seems to read my mind when it comes to beginning-of-the-week food cravings. When you want something fresh that doesn’t compromise on flavor, this quinoa, black bean, avocado and chicken bowl with Harissa vinaigrette perfectly fits the bill. Make it for dinner (but it’s even better for lunch the next…
Car2Go Expanding, Bicycle Collisions on the Rise & More
The top Seattle news stories you should be reading today
Despite recent bike lane additions in sections through downtown and other areas of the city, bicycle collisions in Seattle are on the rise. King 5 News reports that “recent data reveals collisions increased by 34 in 2014. Also, the overall rate of collisions per 1,000 cyclists increased slightly.” A spokesman for the Seattle Department of…
Seattle Author Produces Romantic Music Video to Promote Latest Book
The Seattle writer's latest novel follows his now older, but maybe not yet wiser protagonist
In 2003, Seattle author Brent Hartinger published Geography Club, the first book in his young adult series that follows gay high school sophomore Russel Middlebrook and his quest to interact with other gay teens at his school. The novel earned praise from reviewers–USA Today called it an “honest, emotional and funny story,” and The Seattle…
James Beard Semifinalist Evan Andres Talks Baking and More
Columbia City Bakery owner was formerly an environmental analyst
For Evan Andres, life could have gone in various directions. After completing a Bachelor’s Degree in environmental policy analysis at the University of California Davis in 1992, he could have stayed on at his San Francisco firm writing environmental impact reports. Alternately, if he’d pushed for his dream from age 5, he might be a…
The Barrel Thief Shines in Fremont
Just blocks from the center of the center of the universe, The Barrel Thief stands out from the crow
With a name like The Barrel Thief (3417 Evanston Ave. N, No. 102; 206.402.5492), it’s no surprise the drink menu at this Fremont bar features a short list of trendy barrel-aged cocktails, with some creative takes on the genre (see: the light and surprisingly dry Sobremesa, featuring mezcal, bourbon, house cacao liqueur and orange liqueur,…
A Splash of Color and Ample Storage Freshen this Kitchen
Innovative storage solutions help a Mount Baker couple entertain in style
For Marcus Rempel and Sandi Everlove, the expression “too many cooks in the kitchen” felt literal in the 250-square-foot kitchen of their nearly 100-year-old Mount Baker home. When the couple entertained, the space was overcrowded, suffered from limited counter space and bottlenecked at a cramped access point to the patio during the inevitable clustering around…
Randy Minkler Celebrates 25 Years of Clowning Around
Seattle’s clown jewel turns 25 at the Moisture Festival
For the last 25 years, Seattle performer Randy Minkler has been taking the stage in the guise of a clown named Godfrey Daniels, and even he agrees with the general consensus: “Clowns can be scary.” But Minkler has a strategy for getting beyond that hard truth. “I don’t think of him as a clown,” he…
Alaska is First Red State to Legalize Marijuana
Here's what you need to know
This article originally appeared on Avvo. On Feb. 24, 2015, Alaska became the third U.S. state to legalize recreational marijuana and the first majority republican state to do so. Here’s what you need to know: Residents can now legally smoke marijuana in private; smoking in public remains prohibited Adults 21 and over can gift, transport and possess up…
Streateries, First Hill Street Car Arrives & More
The top Seattle news stories you should be reading today
Rumors are swirling that Bellevue-based Expedia could be packing up and moving its headquarters to Seattle. Among the options the online travel giant is potentially considering? The Puget Sound Business Journal reports Expedia “was looking at moving to Amgen’s Helix campus next to marine shipping Terminals 90 and 91 on Smith Cove.” That now-vacant facility…
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