Locals to Know

Locals to Know: Zack Bolotin

Today we’re talking to Zack Bolotin, a graphic designer, the founder of Porchlight Coffee & Records and all around man about town. The born-and-raised Seattleite designs stamps, cold brew labels, concert posters, menus and all sorts of other projects you may have spotted around Seattle. You may have even checked out the “62 Souvenirs” book that he and his dad […]

/ July 27, 2022

Locals to Know: Chris Travis

Today’s Local to Know is sure to add another dose of sunshine to your day. Chris Travis is the owner of Seattle Strength & Performance, which has locations in both Queen Anne and Phinney Ridge. Although Chris used to be a DJ at 107.7 The End, his current work involves helping everyone meet their strength training goals, whether they’re […]

/ July 13, 2022

Locals to Know: Susanna Ryan

Today’s local to know is all about documenting local history. Susanna Ryan is the author of “Seattle Walk Report” books and the creator of @seattlewalkreport, all of which house guides to the most intimate and intriguing parts of Seattle history in comic form. Susanna is a longtime Seattleite with a love for wandering the city in her alone time, […]

/ July 5, 2022

Locals to Know: Joshua Okrent

Today’s local to know is all about building community and spreading neighborly love. Joshua Okrent is the founder of the Punk Rock Flea Market, a 16-year-old nomadic market that hosts vendors from around the region in various Seattle venues, selling everything from maps and bike parts, to painted rocks and stereos, and pretty much everything else in between. They […]

/ June 14, 2022

Locals to Know: Cynthia Brothers

Cynthia Brothers is the founder of @vanishingseattle, which documents and celebrates the stories of the Seattle-area businesses and communities that have been displaced and the ones who have survived. If you don’t follow the account already, we recommend ya do. With in-depth captions and photos, the page is a great way to stay up to […]

/ June 7, 2022

Locals to Know: Nikki Barron

If you’re a fan of supporting local creators for a good cause, boy have we got a locals to know for you! Today we’re sharing our conversation with Nikki Barron, the communications and outreach manager for Musicians Access to Sustainable Healthcare (SMASH). It’s a local org that provides access to free and low-cost medical, dental, and mental health […]

/ June 2, 2022

Locals to Know: Erin Quick

Erin Quick is the founder of the digital adoption platform PairTree. The traditional adoption process can cost tens of thousands of dollars and take years, and it often excludes LGBTQ families, single-person families, and people of certain religions. Erin’s platform is a more inclusive and cost- and time-effective solution that allows users to find the […]

/ May 23, 2022

Locals to Know: Ryan Ritter

Today we’re talking to Ryan Ritter, the Executive Director of Operations for Town & Country Markets. T&C is a family-owned company that was founded by John and Mo Nakata and their friend Ed Loveirch on Bainbridge Island in 1957. Since then, the island’s first market has expanded to six around the Seattle region. Let’s find out more […]

/ May 23, 2022

Locals to Know: Era Schrepfer

Today, we’re talking to Era Schrepfer, Executive Director of FIUTS (Foundation for International Understanding Through Students), about her work advancing international understanding and building community. FIUTS connects international students and scholars with local host families, giving both guests and hosts an opportunity to build new relationships, celebrate their differences and learn from one another. Tell […]

/ April 25, 2022

Locals to Know: Terrence Santos

Today, we’re talking to Terrence Santos, the local filmmaker and restaurant owner documenting Seattle’s Filipinx food scene. Santos is in the process of making a documentary about the community behind our city’s Filipinx restaurants, and he started an Instagram account to document all the people and places he’s discovered along the way. Terrence is also an […]

/ April 25, 2022