Welcome to Exploring Washington State! Host Scott Cowan sits down with Dennis Berg, a bartender who’s called the Space Needle his workplace for an astounding 43 years. In this episode, recorded at Here Today Brewery and Kitchen, Dennis shares decades of stories, insights, and memories from Seattle’s most iconic landmark, along with his passion for…
Let’s face it – there’s a comfort with knowing there’s a convenient caffeine station in every strip mall and grocery store that takes your gold card from an app on your phone. And there’s certainly a small glimmer of pride hearing every tourist downtown ask, “How do I get to the original Starbucks from here?”…
Meet Kelly Goto Kelly Goto is a trailblazing American entrepreneur renowned for her user experience design and contextual research. Kelly began using ethnography, where she was among the first to delve into this innovative approach, reshaping how we understand and improve user interactions. Introducing Seattle Samurai: A Book Project Honoring a Creative Legacy The centerpiece…
Considered Seattle’s oldest neighborhood, Georgetown visitors can enjoy the charming architecture, wine tasting and crave-able food.
During the last two and a half years, has any place in Seattle been more isolated than West Seattle? After all, everyone referred to it as “the island” when the West Seattle Bridge closed for repairs. Thankfully, the recent reopening of the bridge means long detours are no more. That calls for a toast! So,…
Washington is known for it’s beautiful landscapes. There is no better way to see the sites than from one of the many outstanding lookouts!
Just because you live in the city, doesn’t mean you need to give up fly fishing. Here is a list of places to fish within an hour of Seattle!
Listen to our conversation with Marshall Petryni, one of the owners of Greenwood Cider Company. As we dive into the world of cider making, Marshall shares fascinating insights into the art of sourcing apples and crafting unique ciders that capture the essence of the Pacific Northwest. Sourcing Apples for Cider Making Marshall vividly describes the…
Meet Riki Mafune, a third-generation Seattleite with a family history deeply intertwined with Japanese American experiences. The conversation delves into Japanese American history, the challenges of the internment camps, the Seattle music scene, and Riki’s personal journey as a musician. Family Legacy and Internment Camps Riki shares her family’s poignant story of generational trauma stemming…
Meet the incredibly talented Jeff Barlow, a creative director at Boeing who has found his true passion in live music sketching. Jeff’s unique artistry involves attending live music shows and sketching the bands as they perform, capturing the energy and essence of their music in his drawings. His art is created in the time the…
On this episode of Exploring Washington State, host Scott Cowan sits down with guest Richard Heisler. They discuss Richard’s journey from fine artist to history tour guide, and his focus on Seattle’s Civil War history, true crime, and tragedy. Richard shares his personal connection to the Civil War era, which sparked a lifelong passion for…
Learn all about the incredible experience of having a play date with a shelter animal and get involved in all the community activities!
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