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Meet Seattle Magazine’s New Editor in Chief
Rachel Gallaher brings a fresh perspective and a lifelong love of storytelling to the role
Seattle magazine is thrilled to welcome Rachel Gallaher as our new editor-in-chief. A third-generation Seattleite and seasoned writer and editor, Rachel brings deep local roots and a global perspective to the role. From her early days covering the arts to her leadership at GRAY and freelance work for national publications, she’s spent her career telling…
Dr. Wendy Coffman, M.D.
Family Medicine, Providence Monroe Family Medicine
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…
Public Art in Motion
Kinesis Project’s free dance performances hit downtown and the waterfront
If you’re downtown this week, don’t miss one of the best things about living in the city: spontaneous, free public art in the middle of Seattle. Kinesis Project dance theatre is transforming Harbor Steps Staircase Plaza and the new Overlook Walk into its stage, bringing large-scale, site-specific performances to the waterfront — and anyone can…
The Pulse: That Summer Light
Seattle’s tooth fairy and an I-5 meltdown
It hit 94 on Wednesday — the hottest day of the year so far. Today’s cooler, breezy even, and I’m not complaining. Everything’s green, and the water’s sparkling. Summer in Seattle really is the best. Last night was our last 9 p.m. sunset for a while and my husband and I made the most of…
Restaurant Roundup: High-End Halal, PCC Corner Market, and Global Omakase
Here’s what was served up recently in the Emerald City
Who needs to see the world when the world comes to you? That’s certainly the feel of the latest food news in Seattle, with the city attracting attention from international chains in Ukraine and Türkiye, plus a new omakase that’s the definition of globe-trotting. So put your passport away and get ready to eat. Omakase,…
Must List: Seven Buzzy Summer Things to Do This Week
Art, block parties, and berries
It’s so hot. My kids haven’t left the inflatable pool and are living on popsicles. If you’re escaping the sun and relaxing in the shade, check out our stories on what not to miss at Seattle Art Fair this year, and how Trailhead Direct can save you from mountain parking stress. Now, seven ways to…
The World Within Reach
This summer, staying local doesn’t have to mean staying still. Explore Seattle as a global journey.
Summer in Seattle can be hard to give up — the long awaited celebration of bright sunshine, inviting hills and welcoming bodies of water. For those deciding to stay local this season, the avid, curious traveler can still explore the city as a portal to travel abroad. A mosaic of global cultures awaits, with food,…
Seattle Art Fair is Back: Here’s What to See
Four not-to-miss happenings during the city’s most creative weekend
Last year, I wrote about Seattle Art Fair’s buzzy uptick in energy and doubled-down commitment to the local creative community. With the 9th edition opening this Thursday, everyone is eager to uncover what awaits at the Lumen Field Event Center — and beyond. “We’re expecting that energy to grow even stronger this year,” says Seattle…
Why I’m Letting a Shuttle Drive Me to the Mountains
Trailhead Direct makes summer hiking easier, greener, and a lot less stressful
I used to think driving to the mountains was just part of the deal. Weekend hikes meant leaving early, hoping to beat the crowds, and then, more often than not, spending half the morning circling a gravel lot because I didn’t leave early enough. And that’s after dealing with narrow mountain roads and the stress…
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…
Fave Five: Bright and Breezy
Shakespeare, sunset cruising, and fizzy rice wine
Seattle summer doesn’t need selling. We wait all year for this.The long light, the beaches, the breeze that sneaks in just when you need it. Here are five ways to make the most of it. 1. Watch Shakespeare under the trees GreenStage has been performing free Shakespeare in Seattle parks since 1989. This year’s lineup…
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…
Restaurant Roundup: Cider, Curry, and Food Delivery Dues
Here’s what was served up recently in the Emerald City
Life is like a flight of — well, take your pick. Cake? Steak? Matcha? Even in a box of chocolates, there are bound to be some you like, and others you could live without. That’s the flavor of this week’s food news in Seattle — some good, some bad. Invite a pal who loves apples…
Why You Should Visit (or Revisit) Carrello This Summer
Chef Nathan Lockwood’s seasonal fare is even better on the restaurant’s hidden back terrace
It seems like everyone — celebrities, influencers, half my friends — is having a “European Summer.” I’m not complaining because I get to travel a lot throughout the year (and there is truly no place like Seattle in the summer), but if I see one more person enjoying a plate of spaghetti with clams on…
Must List: Six Fun Things to Do in Seattle This Week
Seafood, Shakespeare, and a circus chicken
Hey, how’s it going? We’ve got good stuff this week: Susan Lieu is stepping in as interim director at Theatre Off Jackson (a personal hero of mine), and you can hear about the gig in her own words right here. And have you seen the new cloud installation at the Seattle Art Museum? It’s delightful….
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…
Sano Expands with New Eastside Locations
The Mercer Island-based fast-casual café opens in Bellevue and Kirkland, with Redmond coming soon
Sano has opened its second café, the first of three new locations planned for this summer. The new spot is in Downtown Bellevue, with a soft-opening set for July 11 in Kirkland, and another café coming to Redmond later this month. The original Sano location launched on Mercer Island in 2015. Sano means “healthy mind…
Why I Said Yes to Leading Theatre Off Jackson
The stage can be an epicenter for social change
There’s no other place in Seattle that has shaped me more as an artist than Theatre Off Jackson (TOJ). It’s a small theatre in the Chinatown International District where I cut my teeth in the craft of performance, selling out shows, and building community. It has fundamentally changed my life, catapulting my arts career as…
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