Seattle Culture
Trailblazing Women: Jean Smart
'Hacks' star reflects on her career and how growing up in Seattle shaped her
It’s almost noon, and Jean Smart is present as ever during a phone call. She actually asks the first question, about whether I’m a Seattle native. “Oh, you are!” she exclaims, her voice lighting up with even more warmth when she finds out I am a fellow University of Washington alum and, like her youngest, also a Chinese adoptee. She then proceeds to tell me…
Trailblazing Women: Persistence and Progress
These pioneering individuals courageously break down barriers, defy conventions, and push forward despite challenges
One creative approach for women to combat gender discrimination is through the power of storytelling. Creating platforms where women can share their experiences, challenges, and triumphs can be incredibly empowering and…
Fave Five: Coffee, Art, a Luxury Spa
Enjoy the great indoors before summer hits
The rhododendrons have bloomed, the shorebirds have returned, and soon it will be summertime in the Northwest. Until it’s warm enough for barbecues, beaches, and backpacking, sample these indoor favorites. Plus, a refund tip for flat-tire repairs because Seattle’s potholes are always in season.
Zillow: Seattle Remains a ‘Strong Seller’s’ Market
Home prices are on the rise. Price cuts are not.
Zillow says Seattle remains a “strong seller’s” market, as do 29 of the 50 largest metro areas across the United States. The report notes that inventory and new listings are up significantly in both Seattle and the United States in the past year.
UW President: ‘A Range of Opinions’ on Encampment Deal
Ana Mari Cauce: ‘Some people are upset’
Some praised University of Washington President Ana Mari Cauce for brokering a deal Friday to end the pro-Palestinian encampment on the UW campus. Others thought the university gave up too much. Many students said it wasn’t a “real win,” and vowed to continue advocating for change…
Publisher’s Note: Defining Success, Defying the Odds
A celebration of Seattle's "trailblazing" women
At the time of this issue’s newsstand date, the newest season of Jean Smart’s Hacks will be making its much anticipated season 3 debut on HBO Max. With a hilarious “odd couple” dynamic between a young Gen Z comedy writer and a legendary standup comedian…
Johnny Huynh: Mechanical Engineering Student and The Voice of a New Generation
From a SpaceX internship to budding musical powerhouse
Known for posting impassioned pop covers in moody public garages, Huynh’s husky powerhouse vocals have garnered him a staggering 7 million social media followers across TikTok and Instagram, and a freshly inked deal with Columbia Records, all in a mere 10 months.
