Seattle Culture
Will Supreme Court Ruling Call More Attention to the Unhoused?
One Seattle organization takes a pragmatic, optimistic approach
The U.S. Supreme Court’s recent ruling that cities can outlaw homeless encampments caught many by surprise. Brad Blackburn III and his professional peers, however, were ready…
Trailblazing Women: Angela Dunleavy
CEO, Gourmondo
Years ago, when my children were very young, I attended an extended education seminar at the University of Washington to learn about corporate board governance. One of the lecturers was a founder of a venture fund, and a woman I deeply admire. She was successful, poised, self-assured. If there was anyone who could impart wisdom…
Trailblazing Women: Julie Pham
Founder, CuriosityBased
After deciding to leave my career as an academic in 2008, I returned to Seattle to help my family run the newspaper. I got my real-life MBA trying to find ways to survive the Great Recession. I brought together different ethnic media, and I chaired the MLK Business Association to facilitate collaboration among small businesses in South Seattle…
Must List: This Week’s Top 6 Picks
Jun 28 - Jul 04
Pride Parade, classic cars, delicious food at The Taste Northwest
We’ve rounded up some fantastic events, both inside and outside, to keep you entertained as we head into summer. And with the 4th of July around the corner, we know we can finally count on some constant sun.
Unmatched Ingenuity
Edwin Fountain’s artistic innovations can be seen all over south Seattle
This tree is dead — Seattle Parks and Recreation had decapitated it — but to Edwin Fountain, it is a canvas. A piece of marble. A sculpture waiting to emerge. I ask him what it’s going to be.
“I don’t know,” he says. “I’m waiting for it to tell me.”
Activate 3.8: The Gender Pay Gap, The Burden of Caregiving
The Washington Women’s Commission officially unveils new campaign June 28
For Leah White, it’s personal. She knows all too well the challenges women face when choosing between caregiving and career. As legislative and operations manager for the Washington State Women’s Commission, she aims to do something about it.
