Seattle Mag
Inside Look: How the YMCA’s Host Homes Program Is Helping Young People Who Are at Risk of Homelessness
Since being matched with a homeowner, one young Seattle woman has found a job and is pursuing a college degree
Seattle homeowners with extra space in their residence are welcoming young people looking to get back on their feet into their homes for six months or more
AIA Home of Distinction: This Queen Anne Remodel Honors the Home’s Historic Past
A Seattle couple treats their Queen Anne house to a modern makeover honoring its Prairie School past
DETAIL ORIENTED: Architect David DiMarco used the original drawins for this 1912 Queen Anne house as a resource when working on a remodel to restore “an authenticity that the exterior of the home had missed out on for years” with details like custom copper downspouts that he commissioned to mimic those that had been removed…
A Guide to Finding and Drinking Fresh Hop Beers in the PNW
These festivals, bars and new brews will quench your fresh hops thirst
This story originally ran on Washington Beer Blog. Follow Kendall Jones on Twitter and Instagram at @beerblog It’s a magical time of year: the annual hop harvest. That means all of you hop heads are eager to quaff some fresh hop beers at every opportunity. As your beer enablers, we want to share some information about where you can find fresh hop beers. We list festivals and…
An Imported Disease Is Threatening Seattle’s Local Bat Population
Researchers are racing to learn more about our only flying mammals before they disappear
A brown bat like this one was found dead in 2017, infected with a fungus that has decimated bat populations on the East Coast. Protecting the species helps control insect populations; these bats consume up to twice their body weight in one evening. Photo by Igor Cheri This article appears in print in the September 2018 issue. Click…
Explore the Peaks and Perks of Fall in Whistler
There’s tons to discover during this mountain destination's crisp shoulder season.
Sponsored by Tourism Whistler For those who love the outdoors, good food and drink, lively events and quiet retreats, Whistler truly is a year-round destination. While powdery slopes are still a few months away, the bustling mountain town kicks off harvest season with a plethora of celebration. From breathtaking views to festive activities, there’s something…
Tacoma Garage Transformed into Industrial-Chic Dining Space
This corner of a converted garage went from a neglected nook to a sleek retreat in one weekend.
Sponsored by Metrie Dynamic DIY duo, Cathy and Garrett Poshusta, the brains/brawn behind The Grit and Polish, are quickly gaining ground in the design world. The Seattle-based husband and wife team are known for their practical yet stunning home renovations and savvy business sense, “house-hacking” their way to financial freedom by renovating and renting homes…
Spokane’s The Grain Shed Becomes 400th Brewery to Open in Washington State
The brewery uses Washington-grown ingredients exclusively
This story originally ran on Washington Beer Blog. Follow Kendall Jones on Twitter and Instagram at @beerblog According to the Washington Beer Commission, there are now over 400 breweries in Washington. We recently hit that milestone number when The Grain Shed, a brewery and bakery, opened in Spokane as the state’s 400th brewery. It is fitting that this particular brewery is associated with such a…