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Uncommon Thinkers: Marilyn Strickland
Congresswoman, U.S. House of Representatives
When Americans tuned in to see the swearing-in ceremony for the U.S. Congress on Jan. 3, 2021, they witnessed something unprecedented: a newly elected representative wearing a hanbok, a traditional South Korean garment.
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An Urban Oasis, a Suburban Sensibility
Why Maple Leaf is unique among Seattle neighborhoods
Located northeast of Green Lake between Interstate 5 and Lake City Way, Maple Leaf feels more suburban than much of the city, with single-family homes outnumbering larger apartment complexes. Despite its suburban feel, the neighborhood is firmly within Seattle city limits, and conveniently located with easy access to both the Northgate and Roosevelt Light Rail stations.
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Seattle Podcast: Rebecca Lovell — Civic Thought Leader Builds Bridges
There are few people in the Pacific Northwest who have successfully navigated tech, economic development, venture capital, and nonprofits. Our esteemed podcast guest, Rebecca Lovell, is one such individual who has done this in no small part due to her native roots in the Seattle/Tacoma region, and her prolific and important contributions as a civic thought-leader.
Yolo County: A Hidden Gem | Sponsored
Find refuge and relaxation in Northern California
Picture this: a place where quaint, historic downtowns meet tranquil rolling hills, where Northern California’s essence is perfectly captured in one idyllic destination. Welcome to Yolo County, a hidden gem just a short journey from the buzzing metropolises of Sacramento and San Francisco. In Yolo County, the land itself tells a story of abundance. From…
The Art of Edmonds
Picturesque waterfront community carves new identity
Edmonds bursts with the smalltown waterfront charm reminiscent of European fishing villages, but with panoramic views of the Olympic Mountains. The view reflects a community welcoming new life while honoring its history.
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Uncommon Thinkers: Cheryl Lee
Chief Executive Director, Korean Women's Association
Cheryl Lee’s eclectic background spans the fields of engineering, politics, business, and law. As such, the executive director of the nonprofit Korean Women’s Association is well-equipped to ensure that the Seattle area increasingly becomes a place where everyone can thrive.
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Kirkland: It’s the Water
Home to more than 100 tech companies
This vibrant neighborhood is popular with young families and many of the 50 or so city parks include playgrounds often teeming with laughing children. In 2022, Money magazine ranked Kirkland the third-best place to live in the United States. In 2023, Smart Asset rated it the No. 7 most livable small city in the country.
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Must List: March 28-April 3
Cosplay, Beetlejuice, and tulips
Catch Beetlejuice the musical, see NASA’s first artist-in-residence Laurie Anderson, or wander through the tulip fields. Get your anime, gaming, and cosplay fix at Sakura-Con, and don’t miss out on the live taping of a fun radio variety show.
Sakura-Con Returns To Seattle
The Pacific Northwest’s largest anime convention kicks off this weekend
“It is one of the only conventions where I have the opportunity to talk with every gamut of the social ladder,” Tobias McCurry says. “You have the people who are there to be silly and have a good time cosplaying, and the opportunity to talk with industry professionals all the way up to people who run the show and put things together.”
Seattle: Again The Place To Be
Seattle nears pre-pandemic visitor levels in impressive turnaround
Visit Seattle released preliminary figures for 2023 at its annual meeting Wednesday, and found that the region hosted 37.8 million visitors last year, an 8.9% increase from 2022. That’s just 10% less than in 2019, the last full year before the pandemic.
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Seattle's Korean American innovators are shaping communities and forging global connections
In partnership with Greater Seattle Partners, Seattle magazine is honored to recognize our region’s boldest “Uncommon Thinkers” — the inventors, artists, leaders, and entrepreneurs who are transforming communities and driving positive change throughout the world. #UncommonThinkersWelcome
The Indie Darling
Known for its gritty, industrial past, Georgetown now boasts an eclectic mix of locally-owned cafés, restaurants, and shops
“When I first arrived in Seattle, I was working in a welding shop in Georgetown, and I also lived on Airport Way,” says Tim Ptak, who opened the popular diner Smarty Pants in 2003. “There was nowhere to eat except for grabbing fried chicken at the Shell gas station, and I wanted to open a place where people could get a good lunch and grab something to drink after work.”
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Seattle Podcast: Tom Mara and Beth Barrett Are SIFF’s Dynamic Duo
Tom Mara planned to retire when he left Seattle nonprofit radio station KEXP after two stints totaling 34 years. That didn’t last long. In August 2022, Mara accepted the CEO job at the Seattle International Film Festival. Here, he and longtime Artistic Director Beth Barrett discuss how SIFF became one of the largest film festivals in the world, and what’s in store as the festival celebrates 50 years. This year’s festival runs from May 9-19 at SIFF’s four venues across the city, including the venerable SIFF Cinema Downtown (formerly known as The Cinerama).
Kitchen Conversations With J. Kenji López-Alt
The Seattle chef discusses online feedback, appropriation, and his goals as a noted food writer
Currently, he’s juggling projects for his YouTube channel, working on a new cookbook aimed at everyday cooking, writing another children’s book, and launching a podcast with Deb Perlman of Smitten Kitchen.
Cream of the Chop: Top Chef Kaleena Bliss
Washington native competes on popular Bravo cooking competition
Seattleites will spot a familiar face on the latest season of Top Chef, set in Wisconsin this year. Chef Kaleena Bliss competes for the coveted title on the longstanding cooking competition franchise, now in its 21st year.
Fave Five: Flowers, Art, Style, Beauty
Celebrate renewal, rain or shine
It’s spring, and although typical Seattle drizzle suggests otherwise, you don’t have to wait for a break in the wet and gray to get excited about the change of season. Here are five ways to get out and feel spring even if you still need an umbrella.
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