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Gents Shaping Style, Sound, Flavor, and Design on Mercer Island
The Connoisseur, Style Authority, Music Man, Taste Makers and the Modern Creative Article by Sharon Perez & Chris Ishii | Photography by Les Lee & Jim Garner The Connoisseur | Hill Harper You may know Hill Harper as an acclaimed actor, bestselling author, and humanitarian—but step inside ASA Gathering , and you’ll meet Hill the host. Hill the curator. Hill the connoisseur of spirits who has quietly created one of the most thoughtful and inviting spaces on Mercer Island. ASA isn’t...
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Man’s Best Friend
From Boyhood to Fatherhood: How Dogs Walk Beside Every Man Article by Chris Ishii | Photography by Island Animal Hospital If you’ve ever felt like your dog understands you better than most humans, you’re not alone. Whether it’s the tail-thumping greeting when you walk through the door, the quiet companionship during tough days, or the excuse to get outside and move, our dogs often know what we need before we do. And if you’re a dog owner, chances are you’ve already felt this connection—that...
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Rewriting the Neighborhood
What HB1110 Means for the Future of Our Communities Article by Chris Ishii | Photography by RSIR In neighborhoods across Mercer Island, Bellevue, Kirkland, and Snohomish, a quiet but powerful shift is underway. Backyards, driveways, and empty side lots may soon take on new life, thanks to House Bill 1110 (HB 1110) —a bold new law reshaping residential zoning across Washington State. Passed in 2023 and now taking effect, HB 1110 requires many cities to update zoning codes to allow two to six...
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Seeing the Future Clearly
The Exceptional Vision of Gary Furukawa Article by Chris Ishii | Photography by Sasha Reiko, Furukawa Family Gallery Some people see things just a little sooner than the rest of us. Gary Furukawa , founder of Freestone Capital Management , has built a career and a reputation on spotting trends early , thinking differently , and making bold moves that weren’t always the most popular at the time—but ultimately proved to be ahead of the curve. From his days on Wall Street to launching...
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