Seattle Culture
Most Influential: Delaney Ruston
Physician, Filmmaker
Delaney Ruston made her first film when she was a resident at UC San Francisco. While the rest of her medical school classmates delivered their final presentations in typical PowerPoint fashion, Ruston was inspired by the “video camera revolution” and the capability of film to portray people’s stories, she said. In the film, she told…
Little Hands, Big Brands
Small ad agency lands major clients
Michael Boychuk likes the critically acclaimed TV show Mad Men as much as anyone. It’s not inaccurate, he says, just romanticized. He should know. Boychuk, who cut his teeth at venerable Seattle ad agency WongDoody, now runs Little Hands of Stone, an independent creative agency with a modest office in the Fremont neighborhood, with partner…
Lose the Pants, Keep the Cause
Cupid’s Undie Run returns to Seattle to raise funds for neurofibromatosis research
When was the last time you had that dream where you’re at work or school and suddenly realize you’re not wearing pants? Now imagine doing it in real life — but for a good cause. Cupid’s Undie Run returns to Seattle on Feb. 8. This mile-long, pantsless party invites participants to strip down to their…
Most Influential: Jaci McCormack
CEO, Co-Founder, Rise Above
A tragedy in her hometown launched Jaci McCormack’s winding journey. Now, as co-founder and chief executive officer of Seattle nonprofit Rise Above, she’s committed to empowering Native youth to live healthy lives. McCormack was raised on the Nez Perce Reservation in Idaho. She was a. young teenager when a boy was assaulted and died. She…
Most Influential: Samantha Holloway
Co-owner, Seattle Kraken
If you’re a long-suffering Seattle Supersonics fan, Samantha Holloway is someone you need to know. Holloway, co-chair and co-owner of the NHL’s Seattle Kraken, leads the ownership group hoping to lure one of the NBA’s proposed two expansion teams. Rumors have swirled for years that Seattle would be next in line for expansion, especially after…
Creepy, Crawly, and Full of Mysteries
KUOW’s new podcast uncovers stories behind Burke Museum’s incredible specimens
Did you know the Burke Museum is home to more than 16 million artifacts? From dinosaur bones to preserved sea otters, to teeny-tiny shells, the place is packed with natural history that helps tell the story of our planet. Now, there’s a podcast to go with it: Spectacular Specimens, a new series from KUOW in…
The Pulse: Seattle Under Blue Skies
From daily walks to $10 Hamilton tickets, here’s what’s buzzing around town this week
There’s nothing quite like a sunny day in Seattle, even when it’s freezing out. I’ve been inspired by the book Do Walk and started a daily morning walk. Today, bundled up against the chill, I watched crows and gulls hopping in the frosty grass, scrounging for breakfast. I guess we’re all just trying to find…
Want to see Hamilton? Here’s Your Chance
Lottery for Seattle tickets begins today
If you’ve wanted to see the smash hit Hamilton but were continually shut out, here’s your chance. A digital lottery for Hamilton tickets begins today at 10 a.m. via the Hamilton app and runs through Jan 30 for performances from Feb. 4-9 at Seattle’s Paramount Theatre. Subsequent digital lotteries will begin each Friday and close…
Rain and Red Lanterns
A guide to Lunar New Year events across the city
Midori in Japanese translates to “green.” Though born “green,” violinist virtuoso Midori Goto matured quickly into one of the most coveted soloists in the globe. Now 53 and referred to simply by a single name (achieving the status reserved for megastars like Madonna, Beyoncé, Adele, Prince, Shakira, Usher, Cher and others), Midori headlines at the Seattle Symphony performing Brahms Violin Concerto Jan. through Monday at Benaroya Hall. Midori will be…
Beloved Artist Ginny Ruffner Dies
Ruffner was a longtime fixture in Seattle’s arts community
Prominent Seattle glass artist Ginny Ruffner has died. She was 72. No cause of death was given. Ruffner was a beloved member of Seattle’s arts community, and her work has been shown at the likes of the Seattle Art Museum, Carnegie Museum of Art, Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Smithsonian and the Corning Museum of…
Must List: Six Things to Do in Seattle This Week
Jan 23 - Jan 29
Ballet spoofs, basketball magic, and music worth the hype
How are you? It’s been a tough week here, but at least the sun’s been lovely, hasn’t it? I’ve been leaning on my weekly riding lessons — time with a big, black horse who’s incredibly handsome, a little frisky, and always looking for connection. No opinions, no politics — just that simple give-and-take of trust….
Brand Royalty
Seattle is home to two of the world’s top five brands
It’s a lazy Saturday. Let’s say you searched for something on Bing, made a run to Costco, and then ordered something from Amazon. If you did, you just supported three of the world’s largest brands. All are headquartered in or near Seattle. Brand valuation consultant Brand Finance says Microsoft’s brand value is $461 billion, good…
Most Influential: Peter Tomozawa
CEO, Seattle 2026 World Cup Organizing Committee
Those six FIFA World Cup matches in Seattle during the summer of 2026 are about so much more than soccer. They’re an opportunity to sell Seattle to a global audience on sports’ biggest stage. Peter Tomozawa is ready. For two years, Tomozawa has led the effort to create memorable experiences for fans across Washington state…
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