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The Outlook Inn on Orcas Island.

Outlook Inn

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written by Lauren Kramer photography by Outlook Inn With a stately, historic main building that dates back to 1888, the Outlook Inn is a landmark in Orcas Island’s Eastsound, a grande dame that has long been a gathering point for locals and visitors. There’s no denying the overwhelmingly peaceful beauty of a property surrounded by rocky shores and densely forested islands, and at the inn you get to enjoy this bewitchingly beautiful view from luxury waterfront suites. Here you can bask in the sunshine of your private balcony, watch the seabirds dip and dive beneath the still water’s surface and…

Live Washington

Food | Drink | Entertainment
The dining scene at Carnal.

Carnal

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written by Lauren Kramer photography by James Zamory/Carnal Next time you’re in the mood for a high-end dinner that defies the fine dining category with its casual ambience, head to Carnal in Bellingham. Here, marrow bones are arranged artistically on the wall framing the open kitchen, and a wood-burning fireplace crackles on cold winter nights, warming a restaurant that’s spacious but still feels cozy. We sat down for rye sourdough served with sea lettuce butter ($5), and king salmon crudo with charred date, bay leaf and sweet potato vinaigrette ($16). Those unusual flavor combinations are precisely what makes Carnal unique…

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Innovation | Architecture | Ideas
Museum of Pop Culture CEO Michele Y. Smith at the museum in Seattle. The museum is also home to Trimpin’s IF VI WAS IX sculpture, a tornado-shaped mass of guitars and other instruments.

Pop and Circumstances

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Museum of Pop Culture’s new leadership seeks deeper conversations through exhibits written by Joni Kabanaphotography by James Harnois Michele Y. Smith describes pop culture as “a universal language, emphasizing its multi-generational and global appeal.” While working as the chief business and financial officer of the Woodland Park Zoo, Smith was tapped to elevate the importance and influence of pop culture by assuming leadership of Seattle’s Museum of Pop Culture. When planning exhibits, Smith holds steadfast to values that reflect diversity, inclusiveness and accessibility. “Our exhibits are meant to be immersive and not indicative of a sterile, white-walled museum,” she said….

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