July/August 2024

Selling Seattle

Selling Seattle

New effort from Visit Seattle showcases the city’s stunning beauty

Visit Seattle’s new three-and-a-half-minute destination video is worth bragging about...

Sarah Stackhouse

It’s In Her Sole

It’s In Her Sole

Takiyah Ward may be the most innovative vendor at this weekend’s Sneaker Con 2024

Re-Sole specializes in sneaker maintenance, restoration, and customization, with the mission to “keep more kicks in rotation and out of the landfill.”

Martha Daniels

Ruby Beach Recognized as One of the World's Best  

Ruby Beach Recognized as One of the World’s Best  

Sparkling red and strewn with sea stacks, Washington's rugged shoreline stands out

Situated on the Olympic Peninsula, a three-and-a-half-hour drive from Seattle, Ruby Beach is known for its towering sea stacks sculpted by centuries of wind and waves, and its thriving tide pools.

Sarah Stackhouse

Must List: Feb. 22-28

Must List: Feb. 22-28

Feb 22 - Feb 28

A civil rights icon, a poet laureate, and a luchadora

As the sun shines and the dirt flowers bloom, get ready for a fun week ahead...

Seattle Mag

Reaching New Heights 

Reaching New Heights 

Scaling walls and overcoming fears of indoor climbing 

As I walk into the Momentum Climbing Gym in SoDo, I’m nervous. I look around and think to myself, “Where are the ropes and harnesses?”

Stephanie Russell

Whale Watching is Extremely Popular

Whale Watching is Extremely Popular

New study pinpoints visitors, dollars in Washington state

A study for the Pacific Whale Watch Association by Martin Associates finds that whale watching expeditions in Washington state create $119.1 million in economic value and support 1,125 jobs...

Rob Smith

The Youth Debt Crisis

The Youth Debt Crisis

How parents can help

As Gen Z seeks to gain stronger financial footing, parents or caregivers can help by understanding that Gen Z’s experiences are vastly different from their own...

Stacey Black

What I’ve Learned from 50 First Dates

What I’ve Learned from 50 First Dates

Some lessons are obvious, but you'd be surprised

I’ve tried to think long and hard about what makes one date good and another terrible, or why I went out with one guy three times and another guy only once...

Allie Roodman 

A Celebration of Inclusivity

A Celebration of Inclusivity

Events around town promote a better future

Washington state hosts a diverse range of cultural events that celebrate its inclusive spirit. These include the inaugural Seattle Kraken Gala, Latino Legislative Day, and the opening night of Seattle Rep Theatre's "Quixote Nuevo."

Linda Lowry

Must List: Feb. 15-21

Must List: Feb. 15-21

Feb 15 - Feb 21

Feist, Dr. Doretha Williams, or Winter Beer Festival

As Valentine’s Day fades, get ready for the week ahead. Explore our guide to Black History Month, catch up with Sue Bird and Megan Rapinoe in our Most Influential series, and discover the buzz around Washington’s first non-alcoholic bottle shop, Cheeky and Dry. Grab tickets to see Feist at Showbox SoDo, lift your spirits at…

Seattle Mag

What Texting Codes Leave Us Scratching Our Heads?

What Texting Codes Leave Us Scratching Our Heads?

From ‘FWB’ to ‘NSFW,’ decoding acronyms has become a national hobby, bonding us in our confusion

Forget "BAE" – it's now a relic of simpler times. And if you don’t know what it means, SMH. I’m going to make you Google it, like everyone else, LOL.

Sarah Stackhouse