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Seattle’s new CTO will wrestle with AI, data centers, and new cop cameras

Mayor Katie Wilson has selected her new Chief Technology Officer. Wilson named Shannon Smith as the city’s new CTO. Smith steps into the role to lead the Seattle Information Technology Department, managing an organization of over 600 employees and an … Continue reading →

OPINION | Seattle's World Cup Plans Reach the Waterfront. Why Not the South End?

From Rainier Avenue to Beacon Hill, South End business advocates ask why neighborhoods rich in culture, food, and small businesses were left out of Seattle's World Cup spotlight.

With a community boost, Capitol Hill’s Aviv Hummus Bar making plans to become kosher certified

Owners Jodi and David Nussbaum are turning to the community to help Capitol HIll’s Aviv Hummus Bar become kosher certified. Aviv has launched a community fundraiser to support the changes required to achieve certification. “One of the most common questions … Continue reading →

Life Ain’t a Game of Frogger

Hey biker guys, Go fuck yourselves. For almost a year, pedestrians have been hugging the fence while walking through the park between Expedia and the piers, even though there are so many signs reminding you that it’s a shared path. Today, June 4, the pedestrian side finally opened. And you still fuckin drove through all […] The post Life Ain’t a Game of Frogger appeared first on The Stranger.

What We Know About Wilson’s Temporary Expansion of CCTV Program

Last week, Mayor Katie Wilson announced that the city will turn on the CCTV cameras in the Stadium District for the World Cup. In response to questions from The Stranger, the mayor’s office confirmed that they expect to turn on the cameras on Friday, June 12. When asked when they will shut off the cameras, […] The post What We Know About Wilson’s Temporary Expansion of CCTV Program appeared first on The Stranger.

Ticket Alert: Phoebe Bridgers, Sara Bareilles, and More Seattle Events Going On Sale This Week

We know various sporting events are vying for your attention right now, but we’re here with a quick update on the latest ticket drops. Indie rock darling Phoebe Bridgers comes to Seattle in October on The Lost Tour with support from Alex G. Grammy Award-winning pop singer Sara Bareilles announced her first album and tour […] The post Ticket Alert: Phoebe Bridgers, Sara Bareilles, and More Seattle Events Going On Sale This Week appeared first on The Stranger.

Zahilay Outlines Affordability, Safety Priorities in First State of the County Address

From affordable housing and expanded child care to new bus routes and violence prevention funding, Zahilay used his first State of the County speech to spotlight early wins and future priorities.

Mediums Collective Brings Raza Pride to Capitol Hill

Crawling Through the Milky Way

“When I’m painting, I have this weird feeling, like I’m crawling over the dimensions of the subject,” Claire Johnson says from the passenger seat of my Subaru. We’re on our way to stargaze at Golden Gardens, to stare into the night sky that has inspired many of her paintings. Whether it’s a star-filled twilight, a […] The post Crawling Through the Milky Way appeared first on The Stranger.

Slog AM: Trump Says He’ll Hit Iran VERY HARD, Knicks Win, Is Anyone Coming to the World Cup in Seattle?

President Donald Trump says he’ll hit Iran “VERY HARD TONIGHT.” Then, “at some point in the not too distant future,” he claims he’ll seize Kharg Island, which handles about 90 percent of Iran’s crude exports, and take control of the country’s energy infrastructure “much like we have with Venezuela.” Trump lies constantly, especially in wartime, […] The post Slog AM: Trump Says He’ll Hit Iran VERY HARD, Knicks Win, Is Anyone Coming to the World Cup in Seattle? appeared first on The Stranger.

Free Will Astrology Is Back!

Anyone who read The Stranger way back when, when it was a weekly paper, will no doubt remember Rob Brezsney’s popular horoscope column, Free Will Astrology. It was the highlight of the week for many readers, as Brezsney has the uncanny ability to craft insightful guidance in just a few short sentences. Today, we’re very excited to […] The post Free Will Astrology Is Back! appeared first on The Stranger.

Free Will Astrology

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Many of you have a fraught relationship with discipline. You recognize you need it if you want a life rich with epic adventures. Yet you sometimes resist planning ahead or organizing your resources, fearing it might dampen your immediate pleasures. The problem is that when you skip the planning and organizing, […] The post Free Will Astrology appeared first on The Stranger.