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Top 4 Ways to Get Fit in Seattle this Spring
Where to work up a sweat in and around Seattle
Sponsored by Coors Peak Seattle is one of the fittest cities in the U.S.—we ranked eighth in a recent poll by the American Fitness Index that looked at how the 50 largest metro areas stack up in terms of preventive health behaviors and the amount of community resources that support physical activity. With our ample…
New Single-Family Homes in Wedgwood Available this May
Four modern homes from award-winning builder Isola Homes are ready for move-in soon
Sponsored by Isola Homes Local, family-owned company Isola Homes, which builds modern dwellings with sustainable and sophisticated design, has announced it will complete its latest project, Wedgwood Haus, this May. The collection of four 2,711-square-foot, single-family homes is located in Seattle’s Wedgwood neighborhood–just 10 minutes to the University of Washington and about six miles from…
9 Seattle Neighborhoods that are Hot Right Now
Despite reports of the demise of Seattle-area neighborhoods, we found several that are thriving
Despite reports of the demise of Seattle neighborhoods, we found several in and around the city that are thriving. While some are in the thick of a major growth spurt, others are suddenly sleeper hits, in that sweet spot where expansion is imminent but a prime parking space can still be nabbed on the first…
4 New Townhome Communities For Sale in the Central District
Built-green modern homes offer perks aplenty in one of Seattle's most walkable neighborhoods
Sponsored by Isola Homes While home inventory levels in Seattle are at an all-time low, demand continues to climb as more people pack up their belongings and head this way. If you’re in the market for a new place to call your own, don’t stress. There are several new properties that are primed for purchasing…
Instagram Inspiration: Washington State Beaches
If you need us, we'll be at the beach
I’m craving a beach day! Maybe it’s because I’m from Southern California (something about you can take the girl out of California but you can’t take the California out of the girl?), but I absolutely love the beach. There’s something so soothing about the fresh ocean air, the rythmic sound of crashing waves and scenic…
Instagram Inspiration: Pacific Northwest Hikes
A hike in the Seattle area is a great way escape the bustle and chaos of the city
As the cold winter month of February comes to an close, I can’t help but get excited about the promise of spring in the near future. Part of what I love so much about living in Seattle is the ease of escaping the city and finding yourself in what feels like remote wilderness. The sweeping,…
Why We Really Are Sleepless in Seattle
Why our seasonal daylight swing could put your health at risk
It’s an annual ritual as familiar as the St. Patrick’s Day Parade: Spring brings sun-starved Seattleites out of hibernation, blinking in the daylight. As Seattle’s short winter days—with a mere eight hours of daily sunlight in December—give way to 16 hours of daylight by June, we often shift our own schedules in response, bedding down…
Instagram Inspiration: Love Is In The Air
We're ready for Valentine's Day!
Ever since I was a girl, I have loved Valentine’s Day. I love the blush pinks in fragrant flowers and rosy reds in rich red velvet cupcakes that pop up all over the place. I love to surprise my girlfriends with cheesy love notes and chocolates, splurge on sparkling rose and treat myself to a…
Seattle Magazine’s Top Doctors 2016
The 413 best physicians in the Puget Sound region, as chosen by their peers
We value few things in life more than our health. We remind ourselves of this every time we offer a celebratory toast, every time we greet a friend with a simple “How are you?” and most of all, each time we fall ill—and need someone whom we can trust to help us heal. That’s…
Home of the Week: Restored Symphony House on Mercer Island
This built-in-1910 stunner on Mercer Island merges original details with fresh upgrades
Sponsored by JayMarc Homes Here, we’re featuring a Seattle-area home that we think is interesting, inspiring or just a downright feast for the eyes. Some of them are actually on the market, while other homes will offer enviable style tips–courtesy of their ingenious owners or designers–that you can steal for your own abode. House hunters…
A Discussion About Depression
Recent local high-profile suicides compel us to ask, what can we do about depression?
n his “The Myth of Sisyphus” essay, French philosopher Albert Camus calls suicide “the only serious philosophical problem.” Philosophy’s search for meaning in life comes to a sharp halt when life is deemed unlivable. And like many gravely serious problems, suicide is one we’d rather not talk about. In his “The Myth of Sisyphus” essay,…
Building Owner Offers Year of Free Rent & More News
The top Seattle news stories you should be reading today
Looking for a year of free rent? A local Seattle building owner, who wishes to remain anonymous, is offering a unique opportunity to live rent-free for a year in a one-bedroom apartment in the Queen Anne/Magnolia or Ballard neighborhoods. How do you participate? In a 350-word essay, candidates must explain to the landlord why a…
Seattle Listed as Top Ten City for High Rent, and More News
The top Seattle news stories you should be reading today
In response to Seattle’s growing homeless population, a new tiny house village in the Central District has been constructed and is nearing completion. According to the Capitol Hill Times, the village came about via a partnership between homeless encampment Nickelsville, property owner the Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd and the Low Income Housing Institute….
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