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Conde Nast encourages tourists to visit Seattle
INFLUENTIAL GUIDE RECOGNIZES SEATTLE AS A TOP PLACE TO VISIT
Seattle is just one of 23 cities on Condé Nast Traveler’s prestigious list of Best Places to Go in the U.S. for 2023. “Seattle is a chameleonic city where change is a byword,” the outlet writes. “If you haven’t visited since the pandemic, you’ve got some catching up to do.” The article cites the Central…
Editor’s Note: George Suyama’s Quiet Serenity
George Suyama has left an indelible mark on Seattle Architecture
Richard Nguyen was walking along Seattle’s Magnolia Bluff when he came across a home that caught his eye. Its low-slung, crisp, understated exterior “stood out against all the other houses on the bluff,” he recalls. Later, while perusing a book about noted Seattle architect George Suyama, he saw the exact same house. “The photos of…
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
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…
Editor’s Note: Microsoft’s Jane Broom Davidson: ‘Coolest Job Ever’
Jane Broom Davidson has built a career giving away Microsoft’s money
Investors buy Microsoft stock to make money. Jane Broom Davidson get paid to give it away. As senior director of Microsoft Philanthropies, Broom Davidson oversees investments in affordable housing, human services, education, arts and culture, and workforce development. It’s no small job. The company donated $73.9 million across Washington state last year, behind only Amazon….
Most Influential, Sports: Brian Robinson
He's been fighting to bring the NBA back to Seattle for 15 years. His work may soon finally pay off.
Brian Robinson is one of Seattle’s 25 most influential people reshaping our region. #mostinfluential Brian Robinson never wore a Sonics uniform. Former Sonics announcer Kevin Calabro never used his signature phrase “Good golly, Miss Molly” to describe Robinson’s crossover dribble, arcing jump shot or spin move. Yet you’d be hard-pressed to find anyone in Seattle…
Most Influential, Arts: Tom Skerritt
Tom Skerritt remains more committed than ever to the creative economy in the Northwest
Tom Skerritt is one of Seattle’s 25 most influential people reshaping our region. #mostinfluential Fans were understandably disappointed to learn that Tom Skerritt wasn’t asked to reprise his role as Commander Mike “Viper” Metcalf in “Top Gun 2.” “You can’t beat Tom Skerritt with a gun,” wrote one fan on Twitter. Skerritt has said that…
The Pursuit of Nobility: Interview with Lenny Wilkens
One of Seattle’s greatest sports icons eyes return of NBA
On a recent edition of three-time Emmy-award winning sports TV talk show “Pardon The Interruption,” cohost Michael Wilbon heaped lavish praise on NBA legend and Seattle icon Lenny Wilkens in celebration of his 85th birthday. Wilbon noted that he’s a “basketball Hall of Famer three times over” [as a player, coach and assistant coach of…
New auditorium, better BMX track and a greener Seattle
Casket Case Bellevue company’s product featured in Taylor Swift video Social media absolutely lost it after a casket manufactured by Bellevue-based Titan Casket was featured in American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift’s recent “Anti-Hero” music video. Tweets and Instagram posts from Swift’s fans about the casket have generated tens of thousands of likes and retweets, resulting in…
Back Page: Seattle’s Summer of Turmoil
Rioters descend on University District for several nights
The summer of 1969 was a time of significant unrest for the entire nation, and Seattle was no exception. In August of that year, thousands of teenagers from across Seattle rioted in the University District for several nights. Writing in Historylink.org, authors Alan J. Stein and Walt Crowley noted that “promptly at 10 p.m. [on…
Editor’s Note: New Year, New Beginning
Why Seattle is the place to be
Seattle is a place where things happen. As we enter a year of new beginnings, this issue packs a double punch to prove it. There’s the magazine’s yearly list of Most Influential People, our annual spotlight on those doing inspirational, thought-provoking things to improve our communities. There’s Seattle Business magazine’s 33rd annual Best Companies To…
The Burien Effect
Recognition for a creative economy
Burien has evolved quite a bit since it detached itself from King County rule and incorporated as its own city almost three decades ago. The downtown area has become a destination for Seattleites seeking a quaint, charming shopping experience, and the 52,000-resident city just southwest of Sea-Tac Airport has become a haven for homebuyers seeking…