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• Suspect in Portland train stabbings says he was on ‘autopilot’

  09-12-2017 01:40
  PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — A man charged with the stabbing deaths of two commuters on a Portland light-rail train was on “autopilot” and wasn’t fully aware of his actions until he heard passengers screaming that he was killing people, according to a psychological evaluation unsealed Friday. The evaluation ordered by Jeremy Christian’s attorneys was submitted […]
  
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• The Best Bang for Your Buck Events in Seattle This Memorial Day Weekend: May 24–27, 2024

  24-05-2024 19:00 via everout.com
  
  Northwest Folklife Festival, Big Ass Boombox, and More Cheap & Easy Events Under $15by EverOut StaffIf there's anything we love more than the weekend, it's a looong weekend. Fill your time with fun events that won't break the bank, from the Northwest Folklife Festival to the Crocodile's Big Ass Boombox festival and from Honoring Our Black Wall Streets to the Kinda Bookish Zine Festival. For more ideas, check out our guide to the top events of the week and our roundup of restaurants and bars
  
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• Sound Transit Board Rejects Dumb Light Rail Proposal from Amazon and Vulcan

  24-05-2024 18:00 via thestranger.com
  
  Transit advocates got a little nervous about this proposal because Mayor Bruce Harrell, a powerful player on the board, would side with Amazon.by Hannah KriegGet fucked, Amazon. On Thursday, the Sound Transit Board of Directors did their job and picked what’s best for transit riders instead of doing favors for big business. 
  Last July, the board picked a spot on 7th Avenue and Harrison Street next to Aurora as their preferred alternative for the future South Lake Union station, a stop
  
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• Instrumental Health

  24-05-2024 18:00 via thestranger.com
  
  Midpak bring precocious skills and charisma to Seattle's funk scene.by Dave SegalUnder a bridge in that nebulous zone where SoDo bleeds into Georgetown, Seattle quartet Midpak are making all ages of freaks freak out at a benefit show for Palestinians. In the cramped confines of Belltown's Jupiter Bar, the psychedelically inclined funkateers are inspiring a much smaller contingent of folks to bust moves—including bassist Sam Holman's mother. At a packed show at Barboza opening for Colombia
  
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• Slog AM: Top UN Court Tells Israel to Cut It Out, Daily Weed Smokers Outpace Daily Drinkers, Chief Diaz's Defenders Speak Up

  24-05-2024 17:27 via thestranger.com
  
  The Stranger's morning news roundup.by Nathalie GrahamTop UN Court says stop: The United Nation's International Court of Justice has ordered Israel to immediately stop its military actions in Rafah, the southern Gaza enclave where over one million Palestinians have sought refuge. Israel will likely ignore this order. The ICJ has no way to enforce it. Still, it is a symbolic moment that will widen the gulf between the countries condemning Israel's actions and those, like the big dumb United State
  
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• When Glamping Goes Bad

  24-05-2024 00:13 via thestranger.com
  
  Ryûsuke Hamaguchi's Evil Does Not Exist Is a Surprising, Spooky Ecological Parableby Chase HutchinsonThere is nothing quite like the thrill of seeing a filmmaker gain widespread acclaim for a movie and then following that project up with something completely different in almost every way. Just when you think you have them pinned down, they upend all your expectations. Ryûsuke Hamaguchi, who recently made the Oscar-winning Drive My Car, has done just that with the ecological parable E
  
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• Ticket Alert: A Boogie wit da Hoodie, YG, and More Seattle Events Going On Sale This Week

  23-05-2024 23:18 via everout.com
  
  Plus, the Chainsmokers and More Event Updates for May 23by EverOut StaffBillboard-charting hip-hop phenom A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie will stop by Seattle to support his latest album, Better Off Alone. Compton-born rapper YG has announced dates for his Just Re’d Up tour. Plus, EDM pop duo the Chainsmokers won’t let you down on their Party Never Ends tour, which will kick off at Myrtle Edwards Park this August. Read on for details on those and other newly announced events, plus some news y
  
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• I Saw U: At Two Different Gem Shows, Wearing the Same Outfit on Mercer, and Liking My Teal Hair at the Dog Park

  23-05-2024 20:00 via thestranger.com
  
  See someone? Say something!by AnonymousYou liked my hair while walking pass the dog park
  I was at the dog park on pine/boren. You stopped to tell me you liked my teal hair. I wished I would have asked for your number.To you who ordered the bad boy
  We share a glance. You say your favorite is the bad boy? Coy. It's on the menu. So am I. Oh your SO is here? Well I want the hottie or three devils ;)
  pearls, mullet, and stache
  I was pushing road cases while you ran around with a shopping cart with yo
  
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• UW’s Problematic War Profiteering “Friend,” Boeing

  23-05-2024 18:00 via thestranger.com
  
  We will need continued community pressure, in addition to the ongoing powerful student movement, to succeed in striking this blow against the US war machine.by Zho RagenIt’s been more than 220 days of collective punishment levied against the Palestinian people. Over 35,000 people have been murdered by the illegal, Zionist occupation of Palestine. The University of Washington (UW) still refuses to acknowledge the genocide in Palestine, and instead joins the ranks of academic institutions re
  
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• Slog AM: Sound Transit to Pick Between Its Own Riders and Pleasing Amazon, Netanyahu Returns to Bargaining, Another Insurrectionist Flag Seen at Justice Alito's House

  23-05-2024 17:28 via thestranger.com
  
  The Stranger's morning news roundup.by Hannah KriegFirst things first: Today, in my humble opinion, will be fucking awesome. According to the National Weather Service, Seattle can expect a little cloud cover in the morning, but once that clears up, we’ll get a sunny afternoon with a high temperature of 66 degrees. I love when outside is inside temperature. Amazing! 
  ICYMI: We made the ultimate guide to the City. You can read everything online, and I know we would appreciate the clicks
  
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• Check Out These Seattle Restaurants & Bars to Make the Most of Your Staycation

  23-05-2024 02:13 via everout.com
  
  by EverOut StaffIf a trip to somewhere warm and beachy simply isn't in the cards for you this Memorial Day weekend, don't discount the power of the staycation. These Seattle restaurants and bars will make you feel transported—minus the hassle and cost of airfare. Read on for details on local spots that should be on your bucket list if they're not already, and find even more options in our our food and drink guide.Agua Verde Cafe and Agua Verde Paddle Club
  Agua Verde Cafe, a colorful Baja-s
  
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• Mysterious Aussie Band Glass Beams Conquer Seattle

  23-05-2024 01:45 via thestranger.com
  
  The band didn’t say a single word during their sold-out show; the music was more than enough to inspire devotion.by Dave SegalYesterday was one of those May days in Seattle where the miserable weather sabotages your morale and makes you wonder what the hell happened to spring. We needed something to dissolve our persistent-precipitation blues, and Glass Beams got the job done.
  Three androgynous figures wearing gold, bejeweled masks, Australia's Glass Beams sauntered to their positions onst
  
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• Stranger Suggests: Kathleen Hanna with Lindy West, Melissa Broder, Northwest Folklife Festival, Mighty-O Tour de Donut, Pearl Jam

  22-05-2024 23:15 via thestranger.com
  
  One really great thing to do every day of the week.by Megan SelingWEDNESDAY 5/22  
  Kathleen Hanna—Rebel Girl: My Life as a Feminist Punk
  (MUSIC/BOOKS) As a longtime student of Riot Grrrl, I've annihilated every piece of literature about the movement that I can get my paws on. Some favorites through my studies have included Sara Marcus's Girls to the Front, Carrie Brownstein's Hunger Makes Me a Modern Girl, and Marisa Meltzer's Girl Power: The Nineties Revolution in Music. Most of
  
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• Double Whammy

  22-05-2024 23:00 via thestranger.com
  
  The inconsiderate, arrogant boss-man fired me the day I had to put down my dog.by AnonymousThis past winter I got a job at a somewhat well-known waterfront restaurant along the edge of Lake Washington. This place is highly disorganized, but I stuck around because they were open for the holidays and had filled their reservations with loyal locals. 
  Two weeks into the job, a vet discovered a mystery tumor in my dog. Sadly, I had to put down my canine-companion the very next day. I called
  
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• The Stranger Presents: How to Seattle 2024

  22-05-2024 19:00 via thestranger.com
  Welcome to Seattle! We’re all going to die.by Megan SelingWelcome to Seattle! We’re all going to die.
  At least, that’s what they tell me.
  Growing up in the Pacific Northwest, I’ve been hearing about “the Big One” my whole life. I was born two weeks after Mount St. Helens erupted on May 18, 1980 and thrown, naked and screaming, into a world still reeling from the catastrophic reminder that the Pacific Northwest is riddled with fault lines and active volcanos.
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• Slog AM: Denny Blaine Meeting Postponed, Nelson Accused of Conflicts in Gig Worker Minimum Wage Bill, a Historic Recognition of Palestinian Statehood

  22-05-2024 17:55 via thestranger.com
  
  The Stranger's morning news roundup.by Vivian McCallSeattle Gay News editor buys the paper: Three months ago, Renee Raketty took over SGN as editor. Now she's the publisher, and she owns it. In a text, Raketty said she bought the paper from Mike Schultz after he decided to relocate from Washington to Sacramento, California, altering “his ability to effectively manage the paper.” Raketty is the second new owner in a year. Schultz, who also owns Coastal Pride magazine out in Grays Harb
  
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• Anatomy of Pacific Place's Fall

  22-05-2024 17:00 via thestranger.com
  
  We begin with euphoria and end in a depression.by Charles MudedeWhat a difference time makes. And yet, the story is always the same. We begin with euphoria and end in depression. In 1998, the Seattle Times celebrated (though with some reservations—it feared the 1997 Asian Financial crisis would spread to our region) the opening of Pacific Place. The mall was part of a $400 million revitalization project that included the relocation of Nordstrom, a sky bridge, and a new office building, all
  
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• Where to Pickup a Copy of The Stranger's How to Seattle 2024 Issue

  22-05-2024 13:00 via thestranger.com
  
  Find it at Hundreds of Locations Around Seattle!by Stranger Staff
  
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• The 99 Things to Do in Seattle Checklist

  22-05-2024 13:00 via thestranger.com
  
  Download your free 99 Things to Do in Seattle checklist here!by Stranger StaffTo ensure you experience the best possible version of Seattle, The Stranger’s writers compiled this list of 99 things you need to do to truly “get” Seattle. Whether you’re here for a weekend or a lifetime, we hope you’ll flip through this issue and feel inspired to get out there and explore, to find the coolest and weirdest and most surprising and delicious aspects of the city. 
  This
  
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• How to Seattle: Shopping

  22-05-2024 13:00 via thestranger.com
  
  Because you can't take it with you.by Stranger StaffYou can’t take it with you, so why not spend a bunch of your money at all of Seattle’s delightful local businesses? You kind of owe us, tbh. How much money have you given Amazon for air fryers and paper towels and zit patches delivered same-day? Alas, despite the company’s massive headquarters in South Lake Union, Seattle sees very little of those fat profits, relatively speaking. Our City Council lacks the courage to really g
  
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• How to Seattle: Outdoors

  22-05-2024 13:00 via thestranger.com
  
  Sure, the view is beautiful, but it’s gonna kill us all.by Stranger StaffIf you love nature, you’ll love Seattle. We have 6,480 acres of parks, 4,563 miles of trails, more than 4 million trees, and stunning mountain ranges in every direction. Even a quick run to the drugstore can come with postcard-worthy views of orcas swimming in the bay. That said, it’s the splendor that surrounds us that will likely do us in. Mount Rainier? Active volcano. Puget Sound? Ideal conditions for
  
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• How to Seattle: Music & Nightlife

  22-05-2024 13:00 via thestranger.com
  
  From punk shows at roller rinks to trivia nights hosted by Jeopardy! champs.by Stranger StaffSeattle has long been known for its fruitful music scene. But we’re more than grunge. Today’s music scene is exciting and vibrant, and there is an abundance of venues across the city regularly showcasing an incredibly diverse selection of local and national talent, from femme DJ nights and drag brunches to experimental noise shows in art galleries. Catch a punk show at a roller rink! Stumble
  
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• How to Seattle: Food & Drink

  22-05-2024 13:00 via thestranger.com
  
  The best side of Seattle is waiting for you at the hot dog cart.by Stranger StaffIt’s true that Seattleites can come off as shy at best and emotionally unavailable to a clinical degree at worst. The Cascadia subduction zone has taunted us all our lives, reminding us that our time on Earth is finite. Is it any wonder we haven’t bothered with human connection? But there is one surefire way to soften our stiff exteriors: Food. Something happens when we convene in the waiting area of a f
  
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• How to Seattle: Extra Credit

  22-05-2024 13:00 via thestranger.com
  
  Adventures that require a bit more time, money, and/or a willing Grindr date.by Stranger StaffOh, hi! You’re done already? You’ve completed all 95 tasks that precede this section and now you’re looking for even more to do? Look at you, you little overachiever! The fun doesn’t have to end. These tasks require a bit more effort, but they’re so worth it if you have the time and money.
  Dance to “Feelin’ Like” in a Hot Tub Boat on Lake Union 
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• How to Seattle: Attractions & Landmarks

  22-05-2024 13:00 via thestranger.com
  
  Welcome to our weird little corner of the country.by Stranger StaffHere’s something you might not expect to read in an alt-newspaper run by cynical assholes: many of Seattle’s well-known attractions are worth visiting. Pike Place Market, the Seattle Center, Smith Tower, the Seattle Underground... sure, they’re often crawling with tourists, but they’re also packed with history, offering context to this strange little world we’ve created in the upper left corner of Am
  
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• How to Seattle: Arts & Culture

  22-05-2024 13:00 via thestranger.com
  
  Only in Seattle can you scream in a museum and dance to Robyn at church.by Stranger StaffAmazon. Grunge. Weed. Coffee. Visual art is probably pretty low on the list of things for which Seattle is known. And what a shame. Because Seattle’s art scene isn’t under a spotlight like New York or Los Angeles, artists here aren’t afraid to get a little weird, to take risks. Seattle’s best art spaces and installations are immersive and interactive. They invite you to join in—
  
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• Tea-Bagging Semantics

  21-05-2024 20:43 via thestranger.com
  
  On the Magnum: Comedian Rachel Feinsteinby The StrangerA lesbian has befriended a married lesbian couple. She thinks they’re both hot, and in various light-hearted conversations they said they were open to group sex. But were they serious? Should the caller proposition them?
  When a woman was 17, she connected with a 24-year-old man and began a fraught relationship full of sex, drama and sneaking around. She eventually cut things off, convinced that the age difference made it exploitative.
  
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• Is Washington Getting Its Own Cop City?

  21-05-2024 18:00 via thestranger.com
  
  The City of Lacey used federal housing dollars and local transportation dollars to build a massive police training facility. The place is much smaller than Atlanta's cop city—more of a cop village, I guess—but protests broke out in February, and locals remain concerned about transparency and priorities.by Kylin BrownAs cops crack down on protesters across the country, concerns about militarized policing strategies continue to mount. The “Stop Cop City” movement, which gre
  
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• Slog AM: City to Close Beaches an Hour Early, Seattle Police Chief Adrian Diaz's Shaky Grip on SPD, Donald Trump's Unified Reich

  21-05-2024 17:39 via thestranger.com
  
  The Stranger's morning news roundup.by Ashley NerbovigDrizzle, drizzle: Good morning, and hoods up. The National Weather Service predicts 100% chance of precipitation. Plus it's going to be a little windy today, with gusts of up to 22 miles per hour.  
  New lawsuit launched against Seattle Police Department: Another SPD higher-up who applied for the position of Chief of Police has filed a complaint against the person who got the top job, Chief of Police Adrian Diaz, according to KU
  
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• Bumbershoot 2024 Music Lineup Features James Blake, Kim Gordon, Freddie Gibbs, and Courtney Barnett

  21-05-2024 16:00 via thestranger.com
  
  Bumbershoot's full music lineup is finally here!by Megan SelingIt's finally here. This morning Bumbershoot organizers announced this year's long-awaited music lineup and headliners include beloved indie rockers Pavement, Beyoncé bestie James Blake, electronic music goofball Marc Rebillet, Australian rock and roller Courtney Barnett, and the best part of Sonic Youth aka Kim Gordon.
  The Pacific Northwest is well represented, too, with Black Belt Eagle Scout, Tres Leches, Acid Tongue, the Di
  
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