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The Closed-Door Deal Affecting Seattle's Waterfront for Years to Come

The Closed-Door Deal Affecting Seattle’s Waterfront for Years to Come

Transit advocates aren't happy about the terms of the unusual deal.

Leslie Smith of the Alliance for Pioneer Square has successfully advocated for a narrower waterfront roadway.

Erica C. Barnett

Amenity-Rich Suncadia Offers Vacation Perks Close to Home

Amenity-Rich Suncadia Offers Vacation Perks Close to Home

A woodsy paradise awaits less than two hours from Seattle.

Enjoy an outdoor mineral bath at Suncadia’s Glade Springs Spa

Chelsea Lin

This Mobile Melted Cheese Vendor is Exactly What We Needed

This Mobile Melted Cheese Vendor is Exactly What We Needed

Raclette-slinging Fire and Scrape lures passersby with the promise of melted cheese.

“The Purist”: A Raclette scrape with a Cornichon/Pickled Onion relish

Chelsea Lin

Despite Public-School Funding Crisis, Local High School Theater Soars

Despite Public-School Funding Crisis, Local High School Theater Soars

Generation 'Glee' takes Washington high school theater programs to new heights.

Ballard High School, which mounted ‘Les Misérables’ in March, is among the local schools that produce ambitious, award-worthy musicals year after year.

Linda Morgan

5th Avenue Grooms Next Generation of Theater Pros

5th Avenue Grooms Next Generation of Theater Pros

Orlando Morales and Bill Berry drive teen educational programs at the popular theater.

Seattle’s 5th Avenue Theatre hopes to help create the next generation of artists and theater lovers, says Bill Berry, the company’s producing director. To that end, the theater encourages young talent through its 5th Avenue Awards program (on June 12) and the Rising Star Project, a five- to six-month training program with six weeks of…

Linda Morgan

Redmond High Schooler Wants to Make Seawater Drinkable For Millions

Redmond High Schooler Wants to Make Seawater Drinkable For Millions

By 10th grade, Apoorv Khandelwal was trying to change the world.

Apoorv Khandelwal’s ingenious invention takes the salt out of saltwater.

Elaina Friedman

See Movies in Style at These Top Theaters

See Movies in Style at These Top Theaters

Don't settle for the sticky-floored theaters with uncomfortable seats.

The Cinerama has plush, reclining seats—and chocolate popcorn.

Callie Little

Bubble Waffles are Finally Invading Seattle

Bubble Waffles are Finally Invading Seattle

Try the Asian street sweet at these four spots.

Waffles with ice cream? Yes, please.

Chelsea Lin

Russell Wilson and Luly Yang Team Up, Raise $50,000 to Fight Cancer

Russell Wilson and Luly Yang Team Up, Raise $50,000 to Fight Cancer

The dapper QB and ace designer connected for a galactic fashion show fundraiser.

Designer Luly Yang (center left) and Russell Wilson pose with the models backstage.

Nia Martin

5 New FareStart Restaurants Set For South Lake Union With Help From Amazon

5 New FareStart Restaurants Set For South Lake Union With Help From Amazon

The nonprofit will launch five different restaurants on the same block.

Obviously, Amazon is affecting Seattle in big ways. Less obvious is the impact of FareStart, an organization that has quietly and consistently been influencing our city through social services and quality meals for the past 25 years with the help of longtime supporters—like Amazon. The South Lake Union (SLU) megacorp is donating 25,000 square feet…

Chelsea Lin

James Beard-Winning Chef Throws (Free!) Dog Friendly Park Pop-Up

James Beard-Winning Chef Throws (Free!) Dog Friendly Park Pop-Up

The Must List: Your guide to Seattle's hottest events.

Must Play Northwest Pinball and Arcade Show(6/9–6/11) Join other pinball lovers at this show, which will include more than 400 vintage and new pinball machines, tournaments, seminars, raffles and prizes. Times and prices vary. Tacoma, 1500 Broadway; nwpinballshow.com. Must Dance Seattle International Dance Festival (6/9-6/25) We know you totally killed it at your cousin Nancy’s…

Seattle Magazine Staff

Dear God, Even This New Sports Bar Serves Poke

Dear God, Even This New Sports Bar Serves Poke

All right, now poke is officially everywhere in Seattle.

Could color-changing bomb shots and poke be a thing?

Michael Rietmulder

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