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Meet Andrew Hoge, Seattle Magazine’s New Style and Society Writer
Andrew will be covering fashion, events and much more for the magazine. Get to know him here.
Andrew Hoge has an affinity for style, design and evoking curiosity in others. Born in Yakima, Washington, he braved the pass to study at Seattle University, where he launched his career in fashion marketing at Luly Yang Couture, the famed Northwest-based couture house. He later cemented his love for the fashion industry as a public…
Best of the Burbs: The Next Generation of Seattle Suburbs
Living outside the city has always been an attractive option for many, but with housing prices in Seattle going up, up and up, the suburbs around us are more magnetic than ever.
The Issaquah Highlands, a planned community, offers city-like density and amenities in the burbs
This Could Be the Best Happy Hour in Kirkland
The multi-million dollar renovation isn't the only thing worth taking note of at the Heathman Hotel
Kirkland’s Heathman Hotel (220 Kirkland Ave.; 424.284.5800; heathmankirkland.com), a boutique property with 91 rooms and suites, couldn’t be better positioned: It’s in the middle of bustling downtown Kirkland with Google close enough to help keep a steady stream of overnight guests filling the beds of its recently, and tastefully, revamped rooms, the result of a…
These Seattle Suburbs Have the Most Walkable Downtowns
For those seeking an urban lifestyle, suburban cities with compact and walkable downtowns offer appealing amenities, such as local shops and restaurants, and small-town civic pride
Walkable downtown Kirkland encourages window shopping and people watching
The Best Seattle Suburbs for a Quick Commute
Transit ridership is growing faster in the Puget Sound region than anywhere else in the country. Here are the suburbs where commutes are quick and easy
Kent residents board the Sounder Train at the downtown Kent station; the train ride to Seattle’s King Street Station is just 30 minutes
Best Seattle Suburbs for Affordable Homes
With the median price of homes in Seattle topping $690,000, it’s no wonder many people are willing to trade a little extra commuting time for a reasonably priced place to live.
You can find historic homes in Everett and also new homes that mimic the Craftsman style, complete with porches
The Best Seattle Suburbs For Nature Lovers
It’s no secret that our local environment—from our shorelines to mountaintops and city parks to urban trails—is a major draw and can be an important consideration for home buyers in deciding where to live
The hike to the top of Poo Poo Point near Issaquah offers a stunning payoff.
The Fastest-Growing Suburbs in the Seattle Area
Buyers and renters seeking to escape Seattle’s frenzied market are heading to rapidly expanding towns south and east of the city
From left to right; Bakery Nouveau recently opened a location in Burien, joining a row of shops along bustling 152nd Street; Some of Kirkland’s 87,000 residents enjoy a summer event at Marina Park; Nearby, apartments and condos stretching out over Lake