Rob Smith

Washington’s Wave Wanderlust

Washington’s Wave Wanderlust

Just in time for summer: State ranks No. 1 for beaches.

Washington is the best state to go to the beach in America. Vacation rental platform Lake.com found that Washington boasts the most beaches of any state, 1,550, and has 1,053.63 miles of beach. That includes “urban beaches” such as Burien’s Seahurst Park, Alki, and Golden Gardens, and Discovery Park. A few of our favorite beaches…

Rob Smith

Tales of a Cabbie

Tales of a Cabbie

Writer explores the underbelly of an industry

With the rise of ridesharing companies such as Uber and Lyft, it’s never been easier to have a side hustle…

Rob Smith

University of Washington Receives An A+ For Value

University of Washington Receives An A+ For Value

Newly minted grads earn significantly more than their peers across the state

The University of Washington just keeps winning accolades…

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Catie Griggs Resigns From Mariners

Catie Griggs Resigns From Mariners

Chairman John Stanton will temporarily assume her role

Catie Griggs has resigned as president of business operations for the Seattle Mariners. In a statement, Griggs says she resigned to “prioritize her family” and relocate back to the East Coast to be closer to both her husband, Justin, and her aging parents. Prior to joining the Mariners in 2021, Griggs served as chief business…

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Seattle Earns Place on ‘America’s Best Cities’ Ranking

Seattle Earns Place on ‘America’s Best Cities’ Ranking

Report lauds ‘inclusive prosperity, bold urban vibrancy’

The study notes that “America’s growing tech hub is playing the long game, focusing on inclusive prosperity and bold urban vibrancy to win the war for talent…

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Will Supreme Court Ruling Call More Attention to the Unhoused?

Will Supreme Court Ruling Call More Attention to the Unhoused?

One Seattle organization takes a pragmatic, optimistic approach

The U.S. Supreme Court’s recent ruling that cities can outlaw homeless encampments caught many by surprise. Brad Blackburn III and his professional peers, however, were ready…

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In This Issue: Drugs of Choice?

In This Issue: Drugs of Choice?

Taking a look at the growing use of alternative treatments for mental health

It probably won’t surprise you to learn that Washington state and the city of Seattle sit on the cutting edge of using hallucinogenics to treat mental health…

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UW Scores Top 10 World Ranking

UW Scores Top 10 World Ranking

U.S. News and World Report ties UW with University College London

The University of Washington is among the best universities around the globe.

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Going on Vacation? Maybe Not.

Going on Vacation? Maybe Not.

We’re more vacation-deprived than ever

So-called “vacation deprivation” is at an 11-year high, with 65% of Americans saying they don’t take enough vacation. While that’s consistent with other countries, work-life balance here seems out of whack…

Rob Smith

Clearing Up Misperceptions about Juneteenth

Clearing Up Misperceptions about Juneteenth

Delbert Richardson’s traveling museum seeks to educate, inform

Delbert Richardson wants to set the record straight…

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Double Victory

Double Victory

Ballard High cheer notches National Championships

Visit Seattle’s Ballard High School, and you can’t help but notice the championship banners hanging from the gymnasium rafters…

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ACT Contemporary Theatre, Seattle Shakespeare Co. May Merge

ACT Contemporary Theatre, Seattle Shakespeare Co. May Merge

Potential partnership would unite the organizations in ACT’s current home

ACT Contemporary Theatre and the Seattle Shakespeare Co. have announced plans to explore a merger…

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