A Guide to Washington’s Best Waterfall Hikes Gets an Update

A Q&A with Seattle local author of 'Hiking Waterfalls Washington: A Guide to the State’s Best Waterfall Hikes'

Otter Falls in the Central Cascades off I-90

Lauren Alexander

These Coasters Are Made From Old Skateboards

One man has found a way to turn old rides into artful home decor

SKATING BY: The rainbow of colors in Jared Bolt’s coasters come from layers of skateboard decks

Maggie Kerr

Seattle’s Bike Everywhere Day Introduces the Two-Wheeled Lifestyle to All

If you’ve been planning on getting your bike out of the garage, May 17 may be the day to do it

This Friday, May 17, is National Bike Everywhere Day! Last year, Cascade Bicycle Club counted nearly 20,000 Seattleites pedaling to work, school, home or to the local coffee shop. Cyclists stopped at more than 120 “celebration stations” to get hydration, swag, high fives and a sense of Seattle’s cycling community. This year will bring even…

Hilary Meyerson

The 10 Must-See SIFF Films

An insider’s guide to some of the festival’s most intriguing movies

Opening night movie, ‘Sword of Trust’

Gavin Borchert

This Week Then: How Seattle’s UW Campus Took Shape

Plus: Shelton, Blaine and Hoquiam turn 129

This story was originally published at HistoryLink.org. Subscribe to their weekly newsletter. Campus Sights In 1895 the University of Washington moved from downtown Seattle to its present location, which at the time was heavily forested and undeveloped. The campus took root on the northern portion of the property, but as the university grew its regents sought ways…

Alan Stein

Must List: SIFF, Norwegian Constitution Day, Beat the Bridge

Your weekly guide to Seattle's hottest events

Love the Must List? Get it right in your inbox. Subscribe. MUST WATCH Seattle International Film Festival (5/16-6/9) Seattle’s International Film Festival (SIFF) returns for the 45th year featuring more than 400 films from more than 80 countries in just 25 days. Seattle-based filmmaker Lynn Shelton will open the festival Thursday with her latest feature Sword of Trust…

Sydney Gladu & Chris Robinson

Seek out These Alt-Label Bottles From WA Wineries

Alternate-label bottles provide budget-minded drinkers with serious value

BARREL THIEF: An employee of Sleight of Hand Cellars uses a tool to extract wine from barrels; owner Trey Busch launched Renegade as a second label in 2009

Paul Zitarelli

A MOHAI Exhibit Explores Seattle’s Fashion History

It's not all about flannel and Gore-Tex

From left to right: one-piece ski suit (1980s), silk evening gown (1937), wool ski ensemble (about 1948)

Gavin Borchert

The Best Pacific Northwest Wine Country Getaways

Sip, savor and stay at the best wine country resorts our region has to offer

WHAT’S ON DECK: The Allison Inn resort, near Newberg, Oregon, offers a tranquil setting for relaxing amid the Willamette’s wine country

Julie Arnan, Danielle Centoni and Jess Thomson

Washington’s Walla Walla Combines Sweeping Farm Vistas With a Luxe Wine Experience

On the north side of town, a winemaker’s recently opened resort ups the luxe factor for Washington’s original wine-tasting destination

THE VIEW FROM HERE: Guests at the Eritage Resort drink in the view

Julie Arnan

Melinda Gates’ Moment of Lift

The local philanthropist finished up her book tour in Seattle, discussing contraception as a critical tool for women’s equality around the world

Seattle philanthropist Melinda Gates with LinkedIn’s senior editor at large Jessi Hempel at McCaw Hall on May 9

Erica C. Barnett

Washington and Oregon Wine Clubs Offer Sips and Soirees for Oenophiles

Discounts on wine, special bottles, exclusive access to parties and events—clearly it pays to be a wine club member

COMMON GROUND: There’s plenty of room to spread out in the Basel Cellars Estate mansion

Danielle Centoni

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