May/June 2023

Publisher's Note: ACAB?! Not so fast

Publisher’s Note: ACAB?! Not so fast

The truth is often more complicated than it appears

It’s powerful how simple slogans, mottos, and memes capture the zeitgeist of a particular moment. They express a necessary and biting emotion to provoke the establishment and cause us all to think a little, or a lot, about what’s broken.  But an oddly circular thing can happen. An acute series of tragic instances of police brutality…

The Flavors of Aloha — From Food Trucks to Fine Dining

The Flavors of Aloha — From Food Trucks to Fine Dining

History, Hawaiian foods, and where to rest your head: A four-part series exploring Oahu

This is the second of four travel stories on exploring Oahu, Hawaii. Flavors of Aloha Hawaiian food has deep cultural, spiritual, and historical significance. The taro plant, which gives us poi, is fundamental to the Hawaiian creation myth, known as the child of the sky god and the older brother of Native Hawaiians. Food is,…

Central Washington’s Ultimate Playground Finds a Home at Crescent Ridge  | Sponsored

Central Washington’s Ultimate Playground Finds a Home at Crescent Ridge  | Sponsored

In sun-soaked Central Washington, overlooking the majestic Columbia River, Crescent Bar has long been the spot where Eastern and Western Washington come together for summer fun on the lake-like waters of the Columbia River or wintertime fun four wheeling and hiking along the ridges. Now, the bar is being raised with a brand-new neighborhood at…

Discover Oahu’s North Shore Mystique

Discover Oahu’s North Shore Mystique

History, Hawaiian foods, and where to rest your head: A four-part series exploring Oahu

Hawaiian Renaissance Renewed A buzz raced across the island of Oahu, from the North Shore to Waikiki, from local Hawaiian diners to plush hotel bars: The Eddie was on! The Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational is one of the rarest events in sport, having taken place just ten times since 1984 due to its unique…

Min Jin Lee on taking 28 years to write a novel

Min Jin Lee on taking 28 years to write a novel

Insights on life and writing from the bestselling author of Pachinko

Min Jin Lee is a little freaked out about her next novel — a “stupidly” ambitious project about what education means to Korean people across the globe. “I want to stop,” she told me on a call, laughing a bit at her own obsessive nature. As with her previous two books — Pachinko and Free…

Your Favorite Authors Might Very Well be in Seattle this Weekend. Here’s How to Catch Them

Your Favorite Authors Might Very Well be in Seattle this Weekend. Here’s How to Catch Them

The nation’s largest literary conference will be hosted March 8-11, and includes hundreds of offsite events around town.

Book lovers, rejoice: there’s a good chance one of your favorite writers will be out and about Seattle in the next week. You may even be able to catch them giving a free talk at one of your local bars or cafés. From March 8-11, more than 8,000 authors, poets, educators, and editors will descend…

Meet Samantha Holloway, the latest woman sports executive changing the game in Seattle

Meet Samantha Holloway, the latest woman sports executive changing the game in Seattle

It’s now been a year since Holloway became co-owner of the Seattle Kraken

Truth + Media — the creative media business of NBA Hall of Fame Coach George Karl — and Seattle magazine have entered into a strategic partnership. Truth + Media’s Iconic Sonics production is the leading content source for stories and discussion about the NBA’s Seattle SuperSonics, who began play in 1967 and remained in Seattle…

Sonics Legends Discuss Club's Possible Return

Sonics Legends Discuss Club’s Possible Return

Former Sonics and ESPN broadcaster recall the influence the club had across the city

Truth + Media — the creative media business of NBA Hall of Fame Coach George Karl — and Seattle magazine have entered into a strategic partnership. Truth + Media’s Iconic Sonics production is the leading content source for stories and discussion about the NBA’s Seattle SuperSonics, who began play in 1967 and remained in Seattle…

The Art of Weathering Winter: Insights from a Money Expert and a Sounders Legend

The Art of Weathering Winter: Insights from a Money Expert and a Sounders Legend

Tori Dunlap and Fredy Montero share the ordinary routines that help them get by

In the dead of winter, yearning for brighter days can feel like a metaphor for the general “grass is greener” syndrome I sometimes feel about life. As a freelancer and new parent, I’ll find myself thinking, “If only I can get our child to this age, or see this amount in our bank account, everything…

Seattle Celebrates Black History Month

Seattle Celebrates Black History Month

A guide to events happening throughout the city in February

From the Northwest African American Museum to the Museum of Pop Culture, Seattle residents have an abundance of opportunities to celebrate the achievements of African Americans in February during Black History Month. The annual celebration began in the United States in 1976. Countries around the world also celebrate the month. Here’s a guide to events…

Providence St. Joseph Health's Supportive Housing Program Addresses Basic Human Needs

Providence St. Joseph Health’s Supportive Housing Program Addresses Basic Human Needs

Health is about so much more than patient care - it's also about making sure basic human needs are met

Sponsored by Providence St. Joseph Health “Health is about so much more than patient care – it’s also about making sure basic human needs are met. Research shows that once a person finds safe, affordable housing, they become more socially involved in their community and their health can stabilize and improve. Our residents are testament…