425 Magazine

425 is a magazine dedicated to the Eastside community. It highlights local living and provides a plethora of ideas and resources for gardening, design, creativity, and construction, all tailored to fit our lifestyles and homes. Recent developments have showcased the Eastside as one of the most livable places in the country, reinforcing what residents have always known: living in this community is a true privilege. In recent years, the area has seen significant growth as more people discover its beauty in the Northwest. Our goal is to inspire and educate our readers about the various options, experts, and resources available both on the Eastside and beyond. 425 is published bi-monthly and features high-quality, full-color content. You can find it at bookstores, grocery stores, drugstores, premium garden centers, and some of the best hotels in the region.

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Mocha is More Than Just an Autumn Hue

4 days ago | 425magazine.com | Joanna Kresge

Though the color brown and its varied hues might seem to conjure cozy fall evenings sipping hot chocolate by the fire while wearing a decadently plush sweater, the Pantone Color Institute proclaimed the coffeelike color worthy of every season when it named Mocha Mousse (17-1230) its Color of the Year for 2025. Each year, the institute selects a shade that it feels captures a collective global mood for the preceding 365 days.
Frontier Airlines Service at Everett’s Paine Field Lifts Off in June

5 days ago | 425magazine.com | John Stearns

Frontier Airlines on June 2 is launching its first-ever service from Paine Field in Everett with thrice-weekly flights to Denver, Las Vegas, and Phoenix. The additional service adds Denver as the newest direct route from Everett. Alaska Airlines is the airport’s other commercial carrier, offering direct routes to Honolulu, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Orange County, Palm Springs, Phoenix, San Diego, and San Francisco.
How 425 Celebrated This Year’s Best

1 week ago | 425magazine.com | Hailee Wickersham

Eastsiders returned to The Golf Club at Newcastle for the third year in a row last night to celebrate and support one another in their wins at this year’s sold-out Best of 425 party. On the way into the venue, guests stopped by Barzen’s Blooms' mini floral truck for a classic boutonniere to don for the evening. Around 5:30 p.m., the energy was in full swing with attendees enjoying small bites, sips, and music provided by Smooth Groove Productions.
Visit Bellevue Highlights Tourism Impact, Initiatives, Award Winners

1 week ago | 425magazine.com | John Stearns

Bellevue welcomed 2 million overnight visitors last year who generated a total economic impact of $1.9 billion, according to figures released this week by the city’s destination-management organization, Visit Bellevue. Those were among a few of the tourism milestones shared by Visit Bellevue at its 2025 Annual Meeting & Destination Awards on Monday at the Meydenbauer Center.
Bellevue’s BellHop Shuttle Service Receives Award

1 week ago | 425magazine.com | Antoinette Alexander

The city of Bellevue announced that its free, on-demand shuttle service, BellHop, has received a 2025 Transportation Vision Award from the Seattle and Bellevue 2030 Districts. The all-electric shuttle service launched in 2023 and has since provided nearly 115,000 rides to more than 150,000 passengers. In March, three new Kia electric vehicles were added to the fleet. The service is free for community members to use due to a funding model that leverages hotel-room fees and partner-support dollars.
A Festival Celebrating the Spirit of Africa

1 week ago | 425magazine.com | Hailee Wickersham

As part of its Festál series, which encompasses 25 free, year-round cultural festivals, the Seattle Center is hosting Spirit of Africa on May 10 at the Armory Food and Event Hall. The festival seeks to celebrate the music, dance, and culture of Africa and will host musicians, dancers, artists, and more. Spirit of Africa is open to the public and free to attend.
De La Soil Farm-to-Table Kitchen to Open at Copperworks Kenmore

1 week ago | 425magazine.com | Antoinette Alexander

Copperworks Kenmore, owned and operated by Copperworks Distilling Co., will be home to a new farm-to-table kitchen opening May 12. De La Soil will be located inside Copperworks Kenmore, a 5,000-square-foot establishment that offers indoor and outdoor seating and hosts various community events. De La Soil began as a pop-up establishment in 2018; this marks its first brick-and-mortar location.
NWMLS: April Report Shows Slow Start to Prime Buying Season

1 week ago | 425magazine.com | John Stearns

Snohomish and King counties ranked Nos. 1 and 3, respectively, in the percentage increase of homes for sale in April compared to a year ago among the 26 counties covered by the Northwest Multiple Listing Service. But the combined number of closed sales for single-family homes and condominiums fell about 2.5% in each county from April 2024, according to NWMLS figures released Tuesday. Snohomish County’s active inventory jumped 84.8% from a year ago and King County’s rose 71.3%.
Celebrate Mom with Newly Rebranded Maeve Chocolate

1 week ago | 425magazine.com | Denise Sakaki

The iconic Seattle Chocolate company recently rebranded as Maeve, inspired by the warrior queen of Irish folklore, a personification of the natural world, and a symbol of female strength and empowerment.
Cle Elum’s Skyline Ridge Breaking Ground on Social and Recreational Center

1 week ago | 425magazine.com | John Stearns

A groundbreaking is planned Saturday for a social and recreational center at Skyline Ridge, a private gated community located near Roslyn, Suncadia, and Cle Elum, roughly an hour east of Issaquah. The Lodge at Skyline Ridge, with completion estimated for fall 2026, will have a resort-style pool and spa, pickleball and bocce courts, a game and media room, and covered outdoor kitchen and patio.