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• Reichert: Trump should release tax returns, but confidentiality still the law

  29-03-2017 19:59
  
  President Trump should make public his income tax returns, said Republican Rep. Dave Reichert, but not in a way that "could violate the privacy of all American taxpayers."
  
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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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• 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 
  Lake
  
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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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• I Saw U: Eating Garlic Bread in the Park, Drinking Free Wine at Base, on the Train After the Protest

  21-05-2024 00:30 via thestranger.com
  
  See someone? Say something!by Anonymousgirl in the old white volvo on denny way
  you looked over at me in my little smart car and your mouth dropped open, so naturally i made the same face at u. it was really funny. i hope ur wellTo the anarchist with the face tattoo on the train back from the protest
  How's your praxis? Because I think we could be more than just a theory ;)
  Free Glass of Wine at Base
  I've only dated men but was excited by the possibility we were flirting. The gizmo wasn't working
  
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• Council Member Tanya Woo Advised to Recuse Herself from Gig Worker Minimum Wage Vote

  20-05-2024 19:45 via thestranger.com
  
  The Ethics Commission thinks her father-in-law's restaurant could directly benefit if the ordinance passes.by Hannah KriegCouncil Member Tanya Woo is “asking for a second opinion” after Executive Director of Seattle Ethics and Elections Wayne Barnett advised her to recuse herself from an upcoming vote on a rollback of the minimum wage for gig workers known as “Pay Up.” 
  As one of the most business-friendly members on the council, Woo’s recusal would complicate
  
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• Pressing On

  20-05-2024 19:36 via thestranger.com
  
  When book distributor Small Press Distribution closed suddenly in March, Seattle's Asterism Books stepped in to help.by Josh FomonSeattle prides itself as a bookish, well-read city with a storied literary heritage of Pulitzer- and National Book Award-winning writers and publishers. Seattle’s literary culture is so vibrant and rich that it earned the city a UNESCO Creative City of Literature designation in 2017. But this April, Seattle’s role in North America’s small press publi
  
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• The Top 39 Events in Seattle This Week: May 20–27, 2024

  20-05-2024 19:00 via everout.com
  
  girl in red, Northwest Folklife Festival, and More Top Picksby EverOut StaffWe're supplying our top picks all the way through to Memorial Day, so read on for details on events from girl in red to Billy Joel and from Miranda July with Laurie Frankel to the Northwest Folklife Festival. 
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  Cookbook Dinner Series at Delancey: Rooted Kitchen, Ashley Rodriguez
  Perhaps you've picked up a copy of the cult favorite mushroom field guide All That the Rain Promises and More or spo
  
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• Shrinking Levy Transit Funding Won’t Help Seattle Reach Its Climate Goals

  20-05-2024 18:00 via thestranger.com
  
  Freeing Buses from Traffic Gridlock Would Be Money Well Spentby Ethan C. CampbellAs a researcher studying the polar oceans, my colleagues and I watched with trepidation as the past seven years brought low after record low in the sea ice ringing Antarctica. Recent studies conclude that our planet’s powerful freezer is defrosting–or, in technical terms, experiencing a ‘regime shift’–one of many harbingers of a destabilizing climate system.
  In the Pacific Northwest, th
  
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• Slog AM: Iran President Killed in Helicopter Crash, ICC Files Arrest Warrant for Israel and Hamas Leaders, RIP Red Lobster

  20-05-2024 17:32 via thestranger.com
  
  The Stranger's morning news roundup.by Nathalie GrahamIran's president dies in helicopter crash: On Sunday, Iran President Ebrahim Raisi, the country's foreign minister, the governor of Iran’s East Azerbaijan province, and all of their bodyguards were killed. The first reports stated the helicopter "went missing." Then, after hours of looking, searchers found the wreckage. Raisi, the president, was a "hard-line" kinda guy, someone who oversaw mass executions in 1988 and who supported
  
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• Community Dislikes Plan to Divide Denny Blaine Park Area into Nude and Clothed Zones

  17-05-2024 22:03 via thestranger.com
  
  The City wants to draw a nudity DMZ at the parking lot.by Vivian McCallThe battle for Denny Blaine continued at a sometimes contentious public meeting at the Seattle Department of Parks and Recreation headquarters Thursday evening. 
  The department, which last year announced a wildly unpopular, millionaire-funded plan to construct a children’s playground on the grassy area overlooking the shore of a historically queer nude beach, has been meeting jointly with neighbors and activists wh
  
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• UW Encampment to Disband after Compromise with Administration

  17-05-2024 20:27 via thestranger.com
  
  Protesters Didn’t Win Everything, but Some Gazans Will Go to UW for Freeby Hannah KriegThe United Front for Palestinian Liberation (UF) will voluntarily pack up their encampment at the quad over the weekend after striking a deal with the University of Washington (UW). Administration agreed to evaluate a proposal to divest from Israel through the Advisory Committee on Socially Responsible Investing, be “transparent” and “examine” the University’s relationship w
  
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• Seattle's New Economy Is No Different from the GOP's Old One

  17-05-2024 19:47 via thestranger.com
  
  "Let the dollar circulate, let the dollar circulate."by Charles MudedeMany years ago, I came up with a joke for all heavy boozers trying to lose weight. It goes like this: They prefer a Republican diet. My meaning? When it comes to government spending, the right likes to cut everything—healthcare, food stamps, social security, you name it—except the military budget. A boozer looking to lose a few pounds is similar in the sense that they make big cuts on everything—chips, sugar-
  
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• The Best Bang for Your Buck Events in Seattle This Weekend: May 17–19, 2024

  17-05-2024 19:00 via everout.com
  
  U District Street Fair, Norwegian Constitution Day Celebration & Parade, and More Cheap & Easy Events Under $15by EverOut StaffThe weekend is calling with low-key, high-fun events from the U District Street Fair to the Norwegian Constitution Day Celebration & Parade and from Thunderpussy Live at Easy Street Records to a Book Signing with Kat Lieu at Lucky Envelope Brewing. For more ideas, check out our guide to the top events of the week.
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  Norwegian Constitution Day C
  
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