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A Seattle Barista's Perspective

A Seattle Barista’s Perspective

This has been quite a brewed awakening

As a barista of three years, I’ve come to admire the many different types of coffee and the people who drink them…

Our Best Kept Secret? It's Right Outside

Our Best Kept Secret? It’s Right Outside

Seattle named most outdoor-friendly city in the U.S.

Seattle was found to be the most outdoor-friendly city in the U.S., beating out places like Denver, Portland, and Grand Rapids…

Must List: 6 Things to Do in Seattle This Week

Must List: 6 Things to Do in Seattle This Week

Sips, tats, and laughs

Seattle’s buzzing with all kinds of news this week. Starbucks just brought in a new CEO, and everyone’s wondering what changes are coming. With Husky games kicking off later this month, sailgating is the talk of the town — and yes, it’s as fun as it sounds. On the food scene, two West African spots…

Belltown Blooms 

Belltown Blooms 

Celebrate Seattle’s creative core at the Mural Festival

Stroll down the streets of Belltown over the next five days, and you’re likely to see scissor lifts and cherry pickers hoisting local artists up the sides of buildings, with paint cans tucked around the corners of alleys, and a new bloom of vibrant color throughout the entire neighborhood…

Why Working from Home Doesn’t Work

Why Working from Home Doesn’t Work

Trend hurts cities, culture, and personal growth

While the benefits of remote work are evident, including broader access to talent, enhanced family flexibility, and reduced commuting, it is crucial to confront the drawbacks…

Another Sail Just in Time for Husky Football

Another Sail Just in Time for Husky Football

Sailgating has never been more popular

During a preview of last year’s University of Oregon-University of Washington football battle, ESPN analyst and talk show host Pat McAfee marveled at the view of Lake Washington outside of Husky Stadium…

Must List: This Week’s Top 5 Picks

Must List: This Week’s Top 5 Picks

Aug 08 - Aug 14

Beats, bites, and books

As always, we’ve got some great stuff to do if you’re kicking around this week…

Opera’s New Maestro

Opera’s New Maestro

Seattle Opera announces new general and artistic director

James Robinson is set to become the fifth person to lead Seattle Opera in its 61-year history…

Celebrating Olympic Athletes With Ties To Seattle

Celebrating Olympic Athletes With Ties To Seattle

A source of cultural pride and community identity

Over a small dinner party with moms from my daughter’s Girl Scout troop, the conversation turned to the Olympics. To my surprise, two of the moms were Olympians…

Must List: This Week’s Top 6 Picks

Must List: This Week’s Top 6 Picks

Aug 01 - Aug 07

Films, concerts, fests

Happy Thursday! We’ve got some great things to do this week. First up…

Space Dreams

Space Dreams

Redmond eighth grader wins NASA national writing contest

When Aadya Karthik was 8 years old, a visit to the Pacific Science Center sparked a passion that would shape her future…

Cornish College President Raymond Tymas-Jones Retires

Cornish College President Raymond Tymas-Jones Retires

Tymas-Jones led Cornish for six years, shepherding the college through the pandemic

Dr. Raymond Tymas-Jones, president of Cornish College of the Arts, has retired from his position after six years. His last day with the institution was July 25. Former Cornish College Board Chairman Emily Parkhurst has stepped in as interim president as the board conducts a national search for a permanent replacement. Parkhurst served on the…

Montlake Maximalists

Montlake Maximalists

Couple strips 1915 Dutch colonial home

Subscribers to the minimalist movement that has dominated American interior design over the past decade-plus may be roughly cleaved into two demographic groups…

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