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Mayor’s ‘RV Ranching’ Legislation Gets a Cool Reception from Seattle City Council
The proposed ordinance would impose a fine of $250 a day on anyone who “allows” another person to live in a derelict vehicle, among other fees
On Friday, the Seattle City Council got its first look at legislation from Mayor Jenny Durkan’s office taking aim at so-called “RV ranchers” who charge people rent to live in derelict and unsafe recreational vehicles. Durkan’s legislation would impose a fine of $250 a day on anyone who “allows” another person to live in a…
Next-level Amenities Emerge in Seattle and Bellevue’s Newest Condo High Rises
Condominiums are aiming to be all-in-one vertical neighborhoods, with top-to-bottom amenities and socializing ops—and apps
SKY HIGH SUNNING: It resembles an earth-bound backyard with trees and grass but this deck at Nexus is sky high.
Must List: Perseid Meteor Shower, Hawaiian Nights, Food Truck Taste Off
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Love the Must List? Get it right in your inbox. Subscribe. MUST STARGAZE Perseid Meteor Shower (8/11) On clear summer nights, an hour before dawn, The Perseids are renowned for being one of the easiest and most popular meteor showers to observe in the Northern Hemisphere. While the Perseids are active from July 14 to August…
New GORE-TEX SHAKEDRY Hooded Jacket Is Perfect for the PNW Outdoor Enthusiast
So long, bulky waterproof outerwear
Traveling light is always a good idea—it’s even better if you’re hiking. Ultralight fast hiking is gaining popularity—it’s a mix between trail running for speed and the more leisurely ramble of day hikers. The GORE-TEX SHAKEDRY hooded jacket is perfect for the ultralight fast hikers out there—it’s durable, withstanding rips from snags on trees or…
Award-winning Photographer Offers Four Season Glimpse of Lake Washington
A local photographer’s new project takes a seasonal look at a beloved body of water
This article appears in print in the August 2019 issue. Click here to subscribe. One of the country’s top photographers—former Seattle Post-Intelligencer staffer and Pulitzer Prize–nominated Robin Layton—lives right here in our city. But for her latest inspiration, the globetrotting photographer did not have to go any farther than her own backyard: the shores of Lake Washington in…
Must List: Seattle Art Fair, CID Block Party, Jet Blast Bash
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Love the Must List? Get it right in your inbox. Subscribe. MUST APPRECIATE Seattle Art Fair (8/1-8/4) It’s time to get artsy. This iconic Pacific Northwest fair is showcasing artwork from local, national and international galleries, giving viewers a chance to compare collector pieces from Washington state and beyond. The late Paul G. Allen founded the fair…
National Nordic Museum Photo Exhibit Is a Must-See for Pop Culture and History Buffs
A soon-to-close exhibit showcases the powerful lens of Swedish photographer Hasse Persson
IRON FIST: President Nixon was one of many political and pop cultural figures captured on camera by Swedish photojournalist Hasse Persson; an exhibit of his work is at the National Nordic Museum
Backstory: How the Gas Works Became a Seattle Park Landmark
An abandoned structure at a Seattle park was once a beacon of progress
This article appears in print in the August 2019 issue. Click here to subscribe. The Landmark. The Gas Works at Gas Works ParkThe Location. Wallingford, 2101 N Northlake Way The Backstory. Most Seattleites are familiar with the iconic industrial remnants that give Gas Works Park its name. But did you know that the structures we see today, perched…
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