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After Months of Questions, Brandon Roy and Garfield Leaders Reflect on a Difficult Chapter

Brandon Roy has returned to his role as head basketball coach at Garfield High School after being cleared of recruiting violation allegations. The reinstatement follows an investigation by the Washington Interscholastic Activities Association (WIAA) that found the claims unsubstantiated, with Roy and Principal Dr. Tarance Hart now committed to moving past the controversy and rebuilding community trust.

Brandon Roy Returns To Garfield After WIAA Investigation Clears Him Of Recruiting Allegations

Brandon Roy, former NBA star and Garfield High School boys basketball head coach, has been reinstated to his coaching position following an investigation by the Washington Interscholastic Activities Association (WIAA) that cleared him of alleged recruiting violations. The WIAA concluded that all evidence supporting the allegations was unsubstantiated, a development that follows significant community scrutiny over his prior dismissal.

A Woman Possessed

This story was originally published in The Stranger’s 2026 Queer Issue. It was from the glittering ashes of male-centric glam rock that one of LA’s first punk bands emerged. As a music-obsessed teenager who was convinced she’d one day marry Elton John (this isthe bi experience, people), Alice Bag met Patricia Morrison (Legal Weapon, the […] The post A Woman Possessed appeared first on The Stranger.

Sea Change

It got salty, and there were some rough waters, but unionized employees and management at Sea Creatures restaurant group came to a tentative agreement on a union contract Wednesday night, the union announced to The Stranger. This means that workers at acclaimed oyster bar the Walrus and the Carpenter and both locations of doughnut shop […] The post Sea Change appeared first on The Stranger.

Take a walk on Capitol Hill’s AIDS Memorial Pathway

Forty-five years after the AIDS epidemic began, many still mourn lost community members and fight the stigma of a positive diagnosis. Today, an estimated ...

20 years after the Pride parade left Broadway, here’s a look at this year’s celebrations on Capitol Hill: Trans Pride, Dyke March, PrideFest street festival, and more

Twenty years ago, Seattle’s core celebration of its queer communities — the annual Pride parade — moved off Capitol Hill. In 2026, the neighborhood will still swell with Pride as it celebrates around its rainbow crosswalks and everlasting core of … Continue reading →

Slog AM: Supreme Court Says No More Deportation Protection for Haitian and Syrian Immigrants, Europe Bakes, Mayor Katie Wilson Hires Temporary Communications Staff

According to state records, part of the chemical tank that ruptured in an implosion at the Nippon Dynawave Packing Company pulp mill that killed 11 and injured eight last month had sprung a leak in late 2023 and early 2024. Records also show that state regulators have cited the mill for clean air and water […] The post Slog AM: Supreme Court Says No More Deportation Protection for Haitian and Syrian Immigrants, Europe Bakes, Mayor Katie Wilson Hires Temporary Communications Staff appeared first on The Stranger.

Everything You Need To Know As The World Cup – Including Team USA – Sprints Toward The Knockout Rounds

The United States Men's National Team is slated to compete against Turkey in its final group stage match. While the outcome carries minimal direct implications for tournament advancement, the game is pivotal for sustaining the national momentum and public engagement generated by the team's World Cup campaign.

Pedestrian hit by driver while crossing Boren dies of injuries

There has been another death on the roadways around Seattle’s busy Yesler corridor. CHS has learned that the 72-year-old struck by a driver while crossing the street in a morning June 13th collision at Boren and Main has died of … Continue reading →

Free Will Astrology

ARIES (March 21-April 19): The interesting struggles you’ll wage in the coming weeks will require your vulnerability: showing up exactly as you are when you might rather fight or escape. Your warrior nature probably prefers a clear enemy or a definable problem you can confront, but the truer conquest will come from laying down your […] The post Free Will Astrology appeared first on The Stranger.

FBI, Seattle Police Seize 11 Drones, Arrest 4 During World Cup Match

FBI and Seattle Police seized 11 drones and arrested 4 individuals for illegally operating drones and trespassing during a World Cup match in Seattle.