Cigarettes killed my father. He smoked two to three packs of cigarettes each day and died of emphysema at age 76. It’s a slow ...

Seattle’s about to get a blast of icy air — and while I love the sharp clarity of a cold morning, it’s easy to romanticize ...

Seattle magazine’s annual list of Most Influential people includes those who inspire, guide and uplift others through their actions, leadership and dedication. Their far-reaching influence stems from ...

Last year’s 2024 Homeless Point-in-Time Count found that about 500 youth and young adults in Pierce County were unhoused. Half of those were under the age of 18. Thanks to some help from the federal ...

Icy waters are part of the scenery here in the Pacific Northwest. Why not incorporate this free gift from Mama Nature into your wellness routine? Now, I know what you’re thinking. “Cold water? In the ...

Dr. Steven Quay has a simple, direct message to those who drink alcohol: Stop. It’s bad for you, even in moderation. Quay, M.D., Ph.D., is the founder of Seattle’s Atossa Therapeutics, a ...

Popular French neighborhood bakery Paris Baguette has only two locations in Washington state, in Lynnwood’s Alderwood Mall and in Tukwila. Expect many more. In December, the bakery announced the ...

Each year, we take the time to highlight some truly remarkable individuals in our “Seattle’s Most Influential” people issue, and it remain one of the most important and rewarding projects we undertake ...

On a cold, drizzly night in mid-December, despite a laundry list of misgivings, I find myself standing between two large pillars in the Capitol Hill location of PopRox dance studio. Clad in a workout ...

David Baker grew up on Capitol Hill with scientist parents. His father, Marshall Baker, was a physicist. His mother, Marcia Bourgin Baker, was a geophysicist. Both were faculty at the University of ...

For Kirstin Vracko and her husband, who have been sober since May 2023, Dry January is more than a trend — it’s a celebration of the lifestyle they’ve embraced. It means more time for the things they ...

Becoming a writer-in-residence is wrapped in a certain romantic essence, in the allure of creativity and inspiration. If you’re a writer seeking a sense of purpose and the freedom to create, Seattle’s ...