• Woman shot in South Delridge neighborhood near West Seattle, police search for suspects

    Woman shot in South Delridge neighborhood near West Seattle, police search for suspects
    A 19-year-old woman was shot in the South Delridge neighborhood near West Seattle on Friday evening, according to the Seattle police and fire departments. The victim’s injuries are not life-threatening, according to police. She is being taken to Harborview Medical Center in stable condition, Seattle Fire spokesman David Cuerpo said in an email. The shooting occurred […]
  • Derek Sheen and Dewa Dorji Added to Saturday’s Undisputable Geniuses of Comedy Show

    Derek Sheen and Dewa Dorji Added to Saturday’s Undisputable Geniuses of Comedy Show
    Tickets are still available for $25!by Megan SelingUnfortunately, due to unforeseen circumstances, Sam Miller, our scheduled comedy headliner, will not be able to perform as originally planned.
    In place of Sam, we are thrilled to announce that Dewa Dorje and Derek Sheen—two former beloved comedy Geniuses—have been added to the lineup. These two incredibly funny humans are sure to bring you some laughs along with our other Geniuses!We apologize for this last-minute changeup and apprec
  • Seattle-Based Author Lesley Hazelton Says Goodbye to the World

    I Will Miss Her Terriblyby Charles MudedeThe last time I saw Lesley Hazelton was around 7 pm on December 5, 2023. I remember the time and day because we and others were in Fremont celebrating the launch of Blaise Aguera y Arcas's book Who Are We Now? All I remember of her that night was her energy, which was the same energy she expressed when I first met her in 1995 at a literary event in the Ruins. The energy is not easy to describe. It was so many things at once: funny, deadly serious, raw, so
  • Dan Hurwitz Is an Undisputable Genius of Comedy

    Dan Hurwitz Is an Undisputable Genius of Comedy
    See Dan Hurwitz Saturday, May 4 at the Egyptian.by Megan SelingOn Saturday, May 4, some of the Pacific Northwest's funniest people will take the stage at the Egyptian Theatre as part of The Stranger's Undisputable Geniuses of Comedy showcase. Andy Iwancio! Dan Hurwitz! Chris Mejia! Monica Nevi! Juno Men! Bernice Larson! Kermet Apio! And headliner Sam Miller! Plus, the whole night will be hosted by Emmett Montgomery, beloved weirdo, host of Friendship Dungeon and Joketellers Union, and one of 202
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  • Glass Beams' Mystical Funk and Bobbyy's Seductive Fusion

    Glass Beams' Mystical Funk and Bobbyy's Seductive Fusion
    The best new music to hit Dave Segal's inbox.by Dave SegalGlass Beams, "Snake Oil" (Ninja Tune)
    Unlike most musicians today, Melbourne, Australia trio Glass Beams understand the power of mystery. At a time when everyone in the biz is hustling overtime for increasingly diminishing revenues and fans seek access to and info about their fave bands on social media 24/7, Glass Beams remain an enigma—a very popular enigma, garnering over one million monthly $p0t1fy listeners and selling out shows
  • Time in Tent City

    Time in Tent City
    An interview with author Tony Sparks.by Adam WillemsTo Tony Sparks, author of Tent City, Seattle: Refusing Homelessness and Making a Home, the self-governing tent encampment Tent City 3 is as iconic and integral to the city’s social fabric as the Space Needle. Made possible by a 2002 consent decree that allowed the group to live legally on privately held land for 90 days at a time—the first such move by any US city—the camp is a “regular feature of Seattle’s neighbo
  • South Seattle Is Now the Only Badass Neighborhood in Seattle

    South Seattle Is Now the Only Badass Neighborhood in Seattle
    Thank the stars that South Seattle is still represented by a council member who doesn't haunt us or have the putrefied ideas of a zombie.by Charles MudedeLet's go back to the critics of Kshama Sawant. They were, if you remember, in the habit of describing her as divisive. What was meant by this? Just one thing: She totally represented the interests of the destitute and working poor. Sawant had nothing to offer the rich. Nothing. Why? Because they already have everything: political power, economi
  • The Best Bang for Your Buck Events in Seattle This Weekend: May 3–5, 2024

    The Best Bang for Your Buck Events in Seattle This Weekend: May 3–5, 2024
    Asian Pacific Islander Heritage Month Celebration, Fogón's Cinco de Mayo Block Party, and More Cheap & Easy Events Under $15by EverOut StaffWhether you're putting the finishing touches on your weekend plans or you have no idea what you're doing right after you shut your laptop on Friday, we're here to help. We'd like to suggest cheap and easy events from Windermere Cup Week to the Asian Pacific Islander Heritage Month Celebration and from Free Comic Book Day to Fogón's 2nd
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  • Sam Miller Is an Undisputable Genius of Comedy

    Sam Miller Is an Undisputable Genius of Comedy
    See Sam Miller Saturday, May 4 at the Egyptian.by Megan SelingOn Saturday, May 4, some of the Pacific Northwest's funniest people will take the stage at the Egyptian Theatre as part of The Stranger's Undisputable Geniuses of Comedy showcase. Andy Iwancio! Dan Hurwitz! Chris Mejia! Monica Nevi! Juno Men! Bernice Larson! Kermet Apio! And headliner Sam Miller! Plus, the whole night will be hosted by Emmett Montgomery, beloved weirdo, host of Friendship Dungeon and Joketellers Union, and one of 2023
  • Slog AM: Second Boeing Whistleblower Dies, Zebra Still at Large in North Bend, Paris Cleans Up River Seine for Swimming

    Slog AM: Second Boeing Whistleblower Dies, Zebra Still at Large in North Bend, Paris Cleans Up River Seine for Swimming
    The Stranger's morning news round-up.by Nathalie GrahamEvergreen State College says it will divest: Around a week after Evergreen students started their protest encampment, they will remove tents and stop the protest after Evergreen State College agreed to explore divestment from companies involved in the Israel-Hamas war. Additionally, the college agreed to publicly call for a ceasefire. Evergreen now joins Brown and Northwestern in the group of colleges that have listened to its student p
  • Bernice Larson Is an Undisputable Genius of Comedy

    Bernice Larson Is an Undisputable Genius of Comedy
    See Bernice Larson Saturday, May 4 at the Egyptian.by Megan SelingOn Saturday, May 4, some of the Pacific Northwest's funniest people will take the stage at the Egyptian Theatre as part of The Stranger's Undisputable Geniuses of Comedy showcase. Andy Iwancio! Dan Hurwitz! Chris Mejia! Monica Nevi! Juno Men! Bernice Larson! Kermet Apio! And headliner Sam Miller! Plus, the whole night will be hosted by Emmett Montgomery, beloved weirdo, host of Friendship Dungeon and Joketellers Union, and one of
  • I Saw U: Getting Onstage at Bad Girls Brunch, Rollerblading at Lambert House, Chasing Your Dog in the U District

    I Saw U: Getting Onstage at Bad Girls Brunch, Rollerblading at Lambert House, Chasing Your Dog in the U District
    See someone? Say something!by AnonymousI Saw U at Julia's Bad Girls Brunch
    You were full of the electricity. You went on stage and were fire itself. You took a pic with me in it. I waved, you showed me. You are so gorgeous!Zen and the Art of Mandolin
    five years ago maybe. we talked at a bus stop, our bus never came. you got a gig car and gave me a ride. tell me what bus stop it was. cheers <3
    "It's not fair. It's not fair."
    To the middle aged lady walking down the aisles of Albertson's mutter
  • Ticket Alert: Billie Eilish, Slipknot, and More Seattle Events Going On Sale This Week

    Ticket Alert: Billie Eilish, Slipknot, and More Seattle Events Going On Sale This Week
    Plus, Pink and More Event Updates for May 2by EverOut StaffThe party’s not over! Billie Eilish is bringing her Hit Me Hard and Soft tour to the Climate Pledge Arena this winter. Slipknot has also announced a tour celebrating the 25th anniversary of their debut self-titled album. Plus, P!nk will fly through the Tacoma Dome this September. Read on for details on those and other newly announced events, plus some news you can use.
    Tickets go on sale at 10 am unless otherwise noted.
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  • Chris Mejia Is an Undisputable Genius of Comedy

    Chris Mejia Is an Undisputable Genius of Comedy
    See Chris Mejia Saturday, May 4 at the Egyptian.by Megan SelingOn Saturday, May 4, some of the Pacific Northwest's funniest people will take the stage at the Egyptian Theatre as part of The Stranger's Undisputable Geniuses of Comedy showcase. Andy Iwancio! Dan Hurwitz! Chris Mejia! Monica Nevi! Juno Men! Bernice Larson! Kermet Apio! And headliner Sam Miller! Plus, the whole night will be hosted by Emmett Montgomery, beloved weirdo, host of Friendship Dungeon and Joketellers Union, and one of 202
  • Slog AM: Former Bothell City Council Member Suspected of Murdering 20-Year-Old Woman, Seattle Floats Contracting with Private Prison, and UW Gaza Encampment Doubles in Size

    Slog AM: Former Bothell City Council Member Suspected of Murdering 20-Year-Old Woman, Seattle Floats Contracting with Private Prison, and UW Gaza Encampment Doubles in Size
    The Stranger's morning news roundup.by Hannah KriegLesson learned: Earlier this week, Ashley called me out for being a “corporate shill” because I used Accuweather for my forecast instead of the National Weather Service. My bad! The National Weather Service is forecasting a suuuuuuper nice day—sunny with a high of 63!
    Popular University for Gaza: I overheard two students at UW sorta laughing at how small the Progressive Student Union’s (PSU) encampment was early yesterday
  • Investigation Finds Seattle Police Officer Violated Policy by Using Racial Slur

    Investigation Finds Seattle Police Officer Violated Policy by Using Racial Slur
    Chief of Police Adrian Diaz must decide on the officer's discipline as soon as this week.by Ashley NerbovigSeattle Police Chief Adrian Diaz must soon decide how to discipline Seattle Police Officer Burton Hill after the Office of Police Accountability (OPA) found that Hill violated the department’s bias and professionalism policies when he hurled racist and sexist slurs at his Chinese-American neighbor in August 2022. In the past, officers who made racist comments, even off-duty, have face
  • Kermet Apio Is an Undisputable Genius of Comedy

    Kermet Apio Is an Undisputable Genius of Comedy
    See Kermet Apio Saturday, May 4 at the Egyptian.by Megan SelingOn Saturday, May 4, some of the Pacific Northwest's funniest people will take the stage at the Egyptian Theatre as part of The Stranger's Undisputable Geniuses of Comedy showcase. Andy Iwancio! Dan Hurwitz! Chris Mejia! Monica Nevi! Juno Men! Bernice Larson! Kermet Apio! And headliner Sam Miller! Plus, the whole night will be hosted by Emmett Montgomery, beloved weirdo, host of Friendship Dungeon and Joketellers Union, and one of 202
  • Bike Lanes Are for Bikes

    Bike Lanes Are for Bikes
    Save a biker, run on the footpath.by AnonymousAs we approach National Bike Month, I just want to issue a quick reminder to our car and pedestrian friends that they, too, must conduct themselves accordingly to avoid major road catastrophes. But most of all I would like to address the runners taking up the bike lane. 
    Bike lanes are our only refuge. We don’t get the safety of sidewalks, roller-skaters also lay claim our lanes, and we’re risking our lives when we share the horribly
  • The Best Things To Do in Seattle This Month: May 2024

    The Best Things To Do in Seattle This Month: May 2024
    Seattle International Film Festival, Kathleen Hanna, and Moreby EverOut StaffWelcome to May, the homestretch of spring that brings with it a host of major local happenings, fun holidays, and chances to reap the bounties of April showers. To help guide you through all of the options, we've compiled a curated version of our top picks below—you can also browse a more comprehensive collection of this month's biggest offerings over on our May events calendar, but here, you'll just read abo
  • Seattle City Council Kills Affordable Housing Development Incentive Package

    Seattle City Council Kills Affordable Housing Development Incentive Package
    The Seattle City Council did some villain shit on Tuesday.by Hannah KriegNot to vilify the Seattle City Council, but on Tuesday they did some villain shit when they voted 7-2 to reject the Connected Communities Pilot program, which would have offered development incentives for low-income, community-centered housing at no cost to the City. The vote flies in the face of their campaign promises to “talk less, do more,” listen to stakeholders, and promote “gentle density” to
  • Stranger Suggests: Fat Ham, Radio Noise Collective with Maria Thrän, Fogón's Cinco de Mayo Block Party, Uncropped with Tricia Romano

    Stranger Suggests: Fat Ham, Radio Noise Collective with Maria Thrän, Fogón's Cinco de Mayo Block Party, Uncropped with Tricia Romano
    One really great thing to do every day of the week.by Audrey VannWEDNESDAY 5/1  
    Fat Ham
    (THEATER) I can’t tell you everything I want to tell you about Fat Ham. Maybe that James Ijames’s critically acclaimed adaptation of Hamlet—which moves the tragic story to a modern-day Southern family barbecue—won the 2022 Pulitzer Prize for Drama and was nominated for five Tonys is enough to convince you to see it. But if you, like me, never cultivated a deep love of—
  • Juno Men Is an Undisputable Genius of Comedy

    Juno Men Is an Undisputable Genius of Comedy
    See Juno Men Saturday, May 4 at the Egyptian.by Megan SelingOn Saturday, May 4, some of the Pacific Northwest's funniest people will take the stage at the Egyptian Theatre as part of The Stranger's Undisputable Geniuses of Comedy showcase. Andy Iwancio! Dan Hurwitz! Chris Mejia! Monica Nevi! Juno Men! Bernice Larson! Kermet Apio! And headliner Sam Miller! Plus, the whole night will be hosted by Emmett Montgomery, beloved weirdo, host of Friendship Dungeon and Joketellers Union, and one of 2023's
  • Slog AM: City Council Rejects Affordable Housing Proposal, Florida’s 6-Week Abortion Ban Kicks In, Cops Bust Protesters at Columbia University

    Slog AM: City Council Rejects Affordable Housing Proposal, Florida’s 6-Week Abortion Ban Kicks In, Cops Bust Protesters at Columbia University
    The Stranger's morning news roundup.by Vivian McCallSeattle City Council rejects more dense affordable housing: It would be cool if nonprofits and developers could build larger and taller buildings than zoning codes allow if they had affordable housing and/or community spaces, but only bill sponsor Tammy Morales and councilmember Dan Strauss voted to make that happen. The Seattle Times reports that some new council members said the city should address zoning as part of a larger planning effort i
  • The Meadow on the Runway at SennzaFinne

    The Meadow on the Runway at SennzaFinne
    This Beautiful Bev awaits in a warehouse down by the train tracks—if you can find it.by Meg van HuygenIf you’re in Interbay on a Thursday or Friday evening, in the sidewalkless industrial district just southwest of the Ballard Bridge, you might spot a sandwich board that promises a tasting room serving locally made amaro. It’s a little tricky to find, but let the sandwich boards guide you: toward some warehouses, through a parking lot behind down by the train tracks, and to a s
  • Northwest Film Forum Laid Off Nearly Half Its Staff

    Northwest Film Forum Laid Off Nearly Half Its Staff
    Executive director Derek Edamura said the forum is not at risk of closing.by Vivian McCallNorthwest Film Forum laid off nearly half of its employees yesterday.
    Executive director Derek Edamura confirmed that management told the small staff about cuts over Zoom calls on Monday. Four people were laid off immediately, and two more will be laid off in the coming months, adding up to about 50% of staff. 
    In a Tuesday phone call, Edamura told The Stranger that the forum is not at risk of closing.
  • Monica Nevi Is an Undisputable Genius of Comedy

    Monica Nevi Is an Undisputable Genius of Comedy
    See Monica Nevi Saturday, May 4 at the Egyptian.by Megan SelingOn Saturday, May 4, some of the Pacific Northwest's funniest people will take the stage at the Egyptian Theatre as part of The Stranger's Undisputable Geniuses of Comedy showcase. Andy Iwancio! Dan Hurwitz! Chris Mejia! Monica Nevi! Juno Men! Bernice Larson! Kermet Apio! And headliner Sam Miller! Plus, the whole night will be hosted by Emmett Montgomery, beloved weirdo, host of Friendship Dungeon and Jokestellers Union, and
  • Jim Mayhew’s Run for State Senate May Give Democrats What They Need to Change the State Constitution

    Jim Mayhew’s Run for State Senate May Give Democrats What They Need to Change the State Constitution
    The road to a constitutional majority runs through a district no Democrat has won this century.by Rich SmithJim Mayhew is doing something no Democrat has done in recent memory: run to represent the 12th Legislative District in the Washington State Senate. Though Republicans have held the seat since 1965, analysts say 2024’s court redistricting process painted the district purple, placing it within reach of a Democratic candidate. If the voters of the newly drawn district see Mayhew as that
  • Slog AM: Tariq Yusuf Enters City Council Race, Mayor Proposes Expensive SPD Contract, Columbia University Students Barricade Themselves Inside Building

    Slog AM: Tariq Yusuf Enters City Council Race, Mayor Proposes Expensive SPD Contract, Columbia University Students Barricade Themselves Inside Building
    The Stranger's morning news roundup.by Ashley NerbovigGood morning. The weather forecast today comes from the National Weather Service, because I refuse to be a corporate shill like some. Expect a 40% chance of rain after 3 pm today, and some clouds in the morning that our comrades at the weather services believe will dissipate throughout the day. Calm winds in the afternoon, high near 54 degrees. 
    Speaking of corporate shills: In a dramatic speech, City Council Member Cathy Moore called ou
  • Techie Tariq Yusuf Announces Challenge to City Council Member Tanya Woo

    Techie Tariq Yusuf Announces Challenge to City Council Member Tanya Woo
    Lefty urbanists, this one's for you.by Hannah KriegPosition 8 City Council candidate Tariq Yusuf is an electric scooter-riding, cat-rearing tech bro, but don’t click out of this post! He just might be one of the Good Ones.
    Yusuf joins two other progressives—homelessness policy wonk Alexis Mercedes Rinck and lefty organizer Saunatina Sanchez—in challenging controversial appointee Tanya Woo, who hopes to win her first election ever to defend the seat her corporatist buddies gave
  • Five Theses on Amazon's Superb Television Series Fallout

    Five Theses on Amazon's Superb Television Series Fallout
    It's the best science fiction series since Disney's 'Andor.'by Charles MudedeI will begin by admitting I have never played the video game Fallout. Indeed, I have not indulged in video games since the old arcade days of Donkey Kong, Asteroids, Galaga, and the mesmerizing Battlezone. Console games are as foreign to me as electric unicycles. And so I'm indifferent to those who praise Amazon Studio's Fallout for its fidelity to its source. What matters instead is just the TV series. Is it engaging?

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