July/August 2024

Crescent Ridge Opens Amenities and Winery Venue for Summer

Crescent Ridge Opens Amenities and Winery Venue for Summer

‘One of a kind homes perfect for entertaining or vacation rentals’

The most iconic season of the year is in full swing in Crescent Bar. The coolers are stocked, boats are on the Columbia, and everyone is suited up for another incredible stretch of sun-soaked days. Excitingly, on top of the standard itinerary filled with morning hikes, tee times, and warm, starry nights by the firepit,…

Must List: This Week’s Top 6 Picks

Must List: This Week’s Top 6 Picks

Jun 28 - Jul 04

Pride Parade, classic cars, delicious food at The Taste Northwest

We've rounded up some fantastic events, both inside and outside, to keep you entertained as we head into summer. And with the 4th of July around the corner, we know we can finally count on some constant sun.

UW Scores Top 10 World Ranking

UW Scores Top 10 World Ranking

U.S. News and World Report ties UW with University College London

The University of Washington is among the best universities around the globe.

Activate 3.8: The Gender Pay Gap, The Burden of Caregiving

Activate 3.8: The Gender Pay Gap, The Burden of Caregiving

The Washington Women’s Commission officially unveils new campaign June 28

For Leah White, it’s personal. She knows all too well the challenges women face when choosing between caregiving and career. As legislative and operations manager for the Washington State Women’s Commission, she aims to do something about it.

Seattle's Summer of Soirées

Seattle’s Summer of Soirées

Culinary feasts and artistic celebrations kick off the season

Seattle residents know the best time in Seattle is summertime, and these exciting events kick off the season...

Senior Center Celebrates LGBTQIA+ Community 

Senior Center Celebrates LGBTQIA+ Community 

GenPride gives LGBTQIA+ seniors programming that addresses their pressing needs and wants

At GenPride, being seen is just the beginning...

A New Spot to Sip and Shop 

A New Spot to Sip and Shop 

Fruitsuper boutique opens a tiny tasting room in Pioneer Square

Five years ago — just a few months before the Covid-19 pandemic upended the world as we knew it — local industrial design firm Fruitsuper opened its namesake brick-and-mortar boutique in Pioneer Square...

Going on Vacation? Maybe Not.

Going on Vacation? Maybe Not.

We’re more vacation-deprived than ever

So-called “vacation deprivation” is at an 11-year high, with 65% of Americans saying they don’t take enough vacation. While that’s consistent with other countries, work-life balance here seems out of whack...

Mind-Bending Fun

Mind-Bending Fun

Seattle’s newest museum will turn your world upside down

The Museum of Illusions is all about messing with your perception and making you question what’s real. It opens in downtown Seattle on June 28 in a 9,000-square-foot space in the historic eight-story Skinner Building (home to the 5th Avenue Theatre).

Must List: This Week’s Top 5 Picks

Must List: This Week’s Top 5 Picks

Jun 20 - Jun 26

Acrobats, craft beer, and Fremont fun

With summer just around the corner and since we live in the best place to enjoy it, we've got some great outdoor activities to recommend this week...

These Dumplings Don’t Sleep

These Dumplings Don’t Sleep

Check out this ‘Seattle-style’ dim sum

In a city that very much does sleep, in a not particularly dense neighborhood, David Ponce and Nikki Tran opened an unlikely business in early May: a late-night dumpling shop...

Clearing Up Misperceptions about Juneteenth

Clearing Up Misperceptions about Juneteenth

Delbert Richardson’s traveling museum seeks to educate, inform

Delbert Richardson wants to set the record straight...