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ID Renovations Clash With Housing Affordability
In the Chinatown–International District, an old form of housing has fallen, taking a piece of history—and affordability—with it
UNDER DEVELOPMENT: Closed since the 1970s, the West Kong Yick building, a former single room occupancy hotel, is now being slowly renovated but it’s unlikely rents will be affordable for a low-income population
10 Best New Year’s Eve Dinners 2018
Ring in the new year with options for every palate
Everyone knows New Year’s Eve should be enjoyed with a plate of fabulous food and a festive drink in hand. We found the best places to dine while you reminisce on the wild ride that has been 2018. Party hats and noisemakers optional. Itto’s Tapas Chips and dip at home can be fun, but if you’re looking to take it up…
Seattle Opera at the Center Is the New Crown Jewel of Seattle Center
It's a civic center, cultural resource and treasure chest, all in one
It could be a jewelry box, or perhaps a treasure chest. At street level are all-glass walls; above, small panels of scrim—arranged as if fragments of a larger scrim had been broken up and scattered by the wind—can be lit up to glow and sparkle and programmed for variable lighting effects. This is the attention-getting…
This Week Then: The Start of University of Washington’s Crew Team
Plus: How an aircraft carrier supplied electricity to the city of Tacoma for nearly a month
This story was originally published at HistoryLink.org. Subscribe to their weekly newsletter. Out for a Row On December 15, 1899, students at the University of Washington accepted an offer from developer and rowing aficionado E. F. Blaine to help establish a rowing club on campus. Within a year enough money was raised and support garnered to build two four-oared rowing…
Must List: A Bonsai Solstice, ‘Jane Eyre, The Musical’, Snow Day in Denny Park Kickoff
Your weekly guide to Seattle's hottest events.
Love the Must List? Get it right in your inbox. Subscribe. MUST PRUNE 5th Annual A Bonsai Solstice (12/16) For one night only, the Pacific Bonsai Museum illuminates its collection after dark for a special, seasonal viewing experience. Flashlights (or phone flashlights) are recommended in order to navigate the space, and seasonal treats including hot beverages and tasty crepes, along with live acoustic music, enhance your tour through the carefully cultivated trees. 4–7 p.m….
In Memoriam
Remembering the Seattleites we lost in 2018
This article is part of the Year in Review feature. Click here to subscribe. Paul Allen, 65, Microsoft co-founder, Seattle Seahawks and Portland Trail Blazers owner, philanthropist and humanitarian. Joaquin Avila, 69, civil-rights and voter-law attorney. Barbara Bailey, 74, co-owner of Bailey/Coy Books. Patricia Barry, 71, founder of the Hi Spot Café and Community Voice Mail for…
Eating out in Seattle? First, Consult Our Expert
Plus: Where to take groups and out-of-towners. Our food and dining editor tackles your culinary questions
Every Wednesday, our food and dining editor, Chelsea Lin, takes to our Instagram (@seattlemag) to answer your burning questions about Seattle’s cuisine scene. Questions from the last two weeks are compiled here, and cover topics from places to trust with your holiday, to where to find those foods you’re homesick for (chili burgers, Turkish food, teppanyaki, oh…
December Hike of the Month: Wallace Falls
Located in Gold Bar, a relatively short drive up U.S. Route 2, this gorgeous hike is a cattle trail in summer and fall, but is perfect for a winter hike
Don’t pack up the hiking boots yet. There are still some lower elevation trails out there that are usually snow-free and are perfect for a December hike. It’s also the perfect time to take on some of the trails that are so packed in the summer, you need to be at the trailhead by dawn…
Top Doctors 2019: Ophthalmology
Part of the 19th annual list of the region's best physicians
This article appears in print in the April 2019 issue, as part of the Top Doctors cover story. Click here to subscribe. These surgical and medical specialists focus on the anatomy, physiology and diseases of the eye. Charles Birnbach, M.D., macular degeneration, retinal detachment, retina/vitreous surgery; Proliance Retina, 1750 112th Ave. NE, Suite D050, Bellevue, 206.215.3850; Overlake Medical Center; New…
Top Doctors 2019: Obstetrics & Gynecology
Part of our 19th annual list of the region's best physicians
This article appears in print in the April 2019 issue, as part of the Top Doctors cover story. Click here to subscribe. Ann M. Bridges, M.D., general obstetrics; The Polyclinic Madison Center, Obstetrics/Gynecology, 904 Seventh Ave., Seattle, 206.860.4541; Swedish Medical Center–First Hill; Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine, 1986 Seine Chiang, M.D., uterine fibroids and Pap smear abnormalities, minimally invasive…
Top Doctors 2019: Neuroradiology
Part of our 19th annual list of the region's best physicians
This article appears in print in the April 2019 issue, as part of the Top Doctors cover story. Click here to subscribe. These radiologists use imaging procedures relating to the head, neck and spinal cord. Jeffrey G. Jarvik, M.D., MPH, spinal imaging, brain imaging; Radiology Services at University of Washington Medical Center, 325 Ninth Ave., Seattle, 206.744.3561; Harborview Medical Center,…
Top Doctors 2019: Neurology
Part of the 19th annual list of the region's best physicians
This article appears in print in the April 2019 issue, as part of the Top Doctors cover story. Click here to subscribe. Neurologists focus on disorders of the nervous system, including the brain and spinal cord. Michael R. Chun, M.D., general neurology, dementia; The Everett Clinic, Neurology, 3901 Hoyt Ave., Everett, 425.339.5408; Providence Regional Medical Center Everett; University of Wisconsin…
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