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Healing with Horse Power

After spending years documenting trauma, filmmaker Amy Herdy wants to use her San Juan Island horse farm to treat it.

06/22/2026 By Haley Shapley

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Piloting a New Approach to Mental Health Crisis Response

When 911 calls call for something more than physical help, clinician Jessi Beyer comes to the rescue.

05/26/2026 By Haley Shapley

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Grown-Ups Are Going to Ballet Class

Retired professional dancer Miriam Landis finds joy in teaching those who’ve never worn a tutu before.

04/06/2026 By Haley Shapley

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These Young Classical Musicians Are Living in a Seattle Retirement Facility

How Skyline got its first-ever chamber quartet in residence.

03/19/2026 By Haley Shapley

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How One Ballard Mom's Labor of Love Grew Into a Company Helping Thousands of Women

When it comes to boosting milk supply, Eliza Larson has tried every recipe in the book.

01/28/2026 By Haley Shapley

Just for fun

The Seattle Dentist Who Doubles as the Tooth Fairy

Move over, Sasquatch—there’s been a confirmed sighting of Dr. Purva Merchant, who keeps the magic alive for gap-toothed grinners.

12/11/2025 By Haley Shapley

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What It’s Like to Truly Be Sleepless in Seattle

Life with a circadian rhythm sleep disorder.

10/28/2025 By Haley Shapley

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