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These Seattle Suburbs Have the Most Walkable Downtowns
For those seeking an urban lifestyle, suburban cities with compact and walkable downtowns offer appealing amenities, such as local shops and restaurants, and small-town civic pride
Walkable downtown Kirkland encourages window shopping and people watching
The Best Seattle Suburbs for a Quick Commute
Transit ridership is growing faster in the Puget Sound region than anywhere else in the country. Here are the suburbs where commutes are quick and easy
Kent residents board the Sounder Train at the downtown Kent station; the train ride to Seattle’s King Street Station is just 30 minutes
Best Seattle Suburbs for Affordable Homes
With the median price of homes in Seattle topping $690,000, it’s no wonder many people are willing to trade a little extra commuting time for a reasonably priced place to live.
You can find historic homes in Everett and also new homes that mimic the Craftsman style, complete with porches
The Best Seattle Suburbs For Nature Lovers
It’s no secret that our local environment—from our shorelines to mountaintops and city parks to urban trails—is a major draw and can be an important consideration for home buyers in deciding where to live
The hike to the top of Poo Poo Point near Issaquah offers a stunning payoff.
The Fastest-Growing Suburbs in the Seattle Area
Buyers and renters seeking to escape Seattle’s frenzied market are heading to rapidly expanding towns south and east of the city
From left to right; Bakery Nouveau recently opened a location in Burien, joining a row of shops along bustling 152nd Street; Some of Kirkland’s 87,000 residents enjoy a summer event at Marina Park; Nearby, apartments and condos stretching out over Lake
Top Doctors 2018: Otolaryngology
Part of our annual list of the region's best physicians
This article appears in print in the April 2018 issue, as part of the Top Doctors cover story. Click here to subscribe. Otolaryngologists diagnose and treat disorders from the shoulders up (ears, nose and throat) with the exception of the eyes and brain; among those disorders are hearing loss, tonsillitis and nasal obstructions. Paul A….
Top Doctors 2018: Orthopedic Surgery
Part of our annual list of the region's best physicians
This article appears in print in the April 2018 issue, as part of the Top Doctors cover story. Click here to subscribe. Carlo Bellabarba, M.D., spinal surgery, cervical spine, spinal deformity; Spine Center at Harborview, 908 Jefferson St., Seattle, 206.520.5000; Harborview Medical Center; McGill University Faculty of Medicine, Canada, 1992 Stephen K. Benirschke, M.D., foot…
Top Doctors 2018: Ophthalmology
Part of our annual list of the region's best physicians
This article appears in print in the April 2018 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; Vitreoretinal Associates, 1750 112th Ave. NE, Suite D050, Bellevue,…
Top Doctors 2018: Obstetrics & Gynecology
Part of our annual list of the region's best physicians
This article appears in print in the April 2018 issue, as part of the Top Doctors cover story. Click here to subscribe. Anita Alvestad-McIntyre, M.D., general and adolescent gynecology, high-risk pregnancy, ultrasound; Kitsap OBGYN, 9750 Levin Road NW, Silverdale, 360.307.7202; Harrison Medical Center; University of Washington School of Medicine, 1992 Anne C. Anholm, M.D., The Everett Clinic, Pavilion for…
Top Doctors 2018: Nuclear Medicine
Part of our annual list of the region's best physicians
This article appears in print in the April 2018 issue, as part of the Top Doctors cover story. Click here to subscribe. These practitioners deal with the use of radioactive substances in research, diagnosis and treatment of conditions such as cancer, heart disease, and gastrointestinal and neurological disorders. David H. Lewis, M.D., bone imaging, cardiac imaging, CT scan; Nuclear…
Top Doctors 2018: Neuroradiology
Part of our annual list of the region's best physicians
This article appears in print in the April 2018 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., spinal imaging, brain imaging; University of Washington Medical Center Radiology, 325 Ninth Ave., Seattle, 206.744.3105; Harborview Medical Center, University of…
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