Seattle Culture
Gen Z Survey Reveals Shifts in Thinking
Seattle companies lose influence as health care takes the top spot
Working at Amazon, Microsoft or Starbucks apparently isn’t as appealing as it once was. The 2024 Career Interest Survey from the National Society of High School Scholars — an academic honor society — surveyed more than 10,000 members of Generation Z (those born between 1997 and 2012) about their career aspirations, and found that interest…
‘Food Truck Fridays’ Comes to Old Molbak’s
The Washington State Food Truck Association will use the parking lot to host food trucks
Starting Aug. 9, food trucks will fill the vacant parking lot of the old Molbak’s property in Woodinville. Called “Food Truck Fridays,” the event will run from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., and will feature a variety of cuisine types. The Washington State Food Truck Association says other days and times of the week will…
A Summer of Inspiration, Engagement, and Fun
Seattle is setting the trend for inspiration and innovative summer fun. MoPOP recently hosted an event featuring Michele Y. Smith and Deesha Dyer, celebrating education and community. This was followed by the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship, showcasing the best in women’s golf. Attention then turned to Krist Novoselic’s new project, the Bonafide Band, which evoked…
The Rise, Fall, and Rise of Zulily
New owner plans to reopen the former Seattle-based online retailer
Beyond Inc. plans to relaunch Zulily September 10. Beyond — which also owns Bed Bath & Beyond and Overstock.com — acquired the intellectual property and brand assets of Zulily in March for $4.5 million. The e-commerce company once known for its flash sales shut down late last year after laying off several hundred employees. Beyond…
Cornish College President Raymond Tymas-Jones Retires
Tymas-Jones led Cornish for six years, shepherding the college through the pandemic
Dr. Raymond Tymas-Jones, president of Cornish College of the Arts, has retired from his position after six years. His last day with the institution was July 25. Former Cornish College Board Chairman Emily Parkhurst has stepped in as interim president as the board conducts a national search for a permanent replacement. Parkhurst served on the…
Seattle Art Fair Opens With a Strong Showing
With work from around the world — and strengthened ties to the local creative community — the annual event drew big crowds on night one
Seattle Art Fair is officially open, kicking off its weekend-long run with a packed party at the Lumen Field Event Center last night. Abuzz with the who’s who of the Seattle art scene perusing booths from more than 90 international galleries, the fair had a fresh energy that seemed lacking over the past few years….
Amazon Sues To Stop Fake Reviews
The company and the Better Business Bureau have filed a joint lawsuit
Ever bought a product on Amazon based on a review? Amazon and the Better Business Bureau have filed a joint lawsuit accusing ReviewServiceUSA.com of allegedly selling fake positive reviews that appear on Amazon’s product pages and Better Business Bureau profiles. Amazon says the action marks its first joint lawsuit against fake review brokers. The lawsuit…