Retail Therapy

How One Mall Is Cultivating Joy and Inclusion

Seattle Fat Mall centers its shoppers in every way.

08/26/2025 By Haley Shapley

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Can You Still Find Meaning in Ancient Music?

This centuries-old monastic practice is also a longtime Seattle tradition.

05/06/2025 By Haley Shapley

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Can You Really Biohack Your Body with AI?

Upgrade Labs aims to get you the most results in the least amount of time.

02/26/2025 By Haley Shapley

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Why I’m Not Making Resolutions This Year

In 2024, my resolutions saved my life. In 2025, I made none.

01/27/2025 By Haley Shapley

Essay

What It’s Like to Date a Serial Cheater

Jake seemed too good to be true. He was.

12/17/2024 By Haley Shapley Illustrations by Peter Ryan

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These Dogs Are Taking Care of Seattle First Responders

How local emergency workers benefit from a therapy dog program.

11/26/2024 By Haley Shapley

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Long-Distance Walking Is Having a Moment

A Seattle influencer is building community one mile at a time.

10/31/2024 By Haley Shapley

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This Is How Seattleites Are Finding Their People

It's all about the friends we make along the way.

09/26/2024 By Haley Shapley

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When Will Women Finally Get the Pockets They Deserve?

The answer—at least for one local startup—is now.

08/27/2024 By Haley Shapley

Controversies

The Story Behind the Local Children’s Book That Was Banned—or Was It?

A local influencer went viral saying his children's book was banned. Some people aren't so sure.

08/01/2024 By Haley Shapley

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Can Breaking Stuff Help You Avoid Breaking Down?

I went to a rage room and found out.

07/18/2024 By Haley Shapley

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Can Healthier Buildings Make Us Healthier People?

After all, we spend 90 percent of our time indoors.

07/01/2024 By Haley Shapley

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Why Sports Bras Are More Than a Fashion Statement

Once puberty hits, girls drop out of sports at twice the rate of boys. One of the major reasons? Issues with sports bras.

06/14/2024 By Haley Shapley

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Mushrooms May Not Be Magic, but They Could Be Therapeutic

Addiction treatment is very limited. Can a UW study open up new possibilities?

05/30/2024 By Haley Shapley

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The Local Cafe Turning Viral Cat Videos Into an Art Form

And why looking at cats on the internet is actually good for your health.

05/14/2024 By Haley Shapley

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Is Aura Photography the Ultimate Vibe Check?

Apparently, red and magenta are the colors of my energy.

04/25/2024 By Haley Shapley

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Is Seattle Ready to Actually Embrace Single People?

In the face of the singles tax, let us eat cake.

04/11/2024 By Haley Shapley

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Is the Cold Plunge Trend All It’s Cracked Up to Be?

Our columnist took a dip into frigid Alki waters to find out.

03/29/2024 By Haley Shapley

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The Case for Renting Your Clothes

What we wear matters for our well-being. So does where it comes from.

03/14/2024 By Haley Shapley

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The Seattle Psychologist Making Love Is Blind Educational Content

The best way to watch reality TV? With a therapist.

02/22/2024 By Haley Shapley