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Straight Up

Dear Readers: I’m off this week. So, let’s enjoy — and perhaps relitigate — this column from July 12, 2022. — Dan I’m a cis woman in her 30s who lives on the East Coast. I’ve been in an LTR with the same cis man for 12 years. No issues there at all! But we are […] The post Straight Up appeared first on The Stranger.

Invite Only

Of the 62 record stores in Washington (according to Discogs’ Indie Record Store Directory), only six are owned by women, and none of those six are in Seattle. “It can be a very hard world to enter,” Rachel Gardner, the owner of the Edmonds record shop Musicology tells me, while lounging on a leopard-print couch […] The post Invite Only appeared first on The Stranger.

WHALES: Orcas in central Puget Sound

First orca report in a while! Kersti Muul says orcas are northbound in central Puget Sound right now, seen off south Blake Island. Let us know if you see them.

Admiral and Fauntleroy community meetings, dine-out fundraiser for Fall Festival, free orchestra concert, more for your West Seattle Tuesday

(Today’s sunrise, photographed by Stewart L.) Here are event notes/reminders/listings for today/tonight, mostly from the WSB West Seattle Event Calendar: FAUNTLEROY FALL FESTIVAL DINE-OUT FUNDRAISER: Until 9 pm tonight, dine at Endolyne Joe’s (9261 45th SW) and part of the proceeds will help the Fauntleroy Fall Festival stay free! After 5 pm, you can also […]

Slog AM: Seattle Woman Leads Charge Against Gay Marriage Charge, Teens Arrested for Anti-Scientology Hate Crime, Washington Democrats Face Gerrymandering Conundrum

It’s Gonna Be Hot Today: Temperatures are projected to be in the high 70s, which is hotter than usual Seattle springtime. It’s also gonna be humid. Lowest Tides This Year So Far Start Friday: While today’s high temperatures likely won’t stick around for the weekend, there should be plenty of people at the beach anyway. […] The post Slog AM: Seattle Woman Leads Charge Against Gay Marriage Charge, Teens Arrested for Anti-Scientology Hate Crime, Washington Democrats Face Gerrymandering Conundrum appeared first on The Stranger.

PHOTOS: West Seattle HS moves ahead in baseball postseason after a walkoff win

PHOTOS BY OLIVER HAMLIN FOR WEST SEATTLE BLOG Jubilation for the Wildcats, dejection for the Lions, after West Seattle HS took a must-win Metro League 3A Tournament game last night at Nino Cantu Southwest Athletic Complex, 3-2 over Lakeside. They won in a walkoff – Samuel Kraynek hit a single for the winning RBI: That […]

UPDATE: ‘Scenes of violence’ response in North Delridge

8:04 AM: SPD and SFD are arriving at Cottage Grove Commons (5444 Delridge Way SW) for a report that a man was stabbed in the hand when someone tried to rob him of his phone. First officers on scene told dispatch they have taken a suspect into custody. Due to the size of the usual […]

TRAFFIC CAMS, WEATHER, TRANSIT: Tuesday info

6:00 AM: Good morning! Welcome to Tuesday, May 12, 2026. WEATHER + SUNRISE/SUNSET Sunny, high in the mid-70s. Sunrise was at 5:35 am; sunset will be at 8:36 pm. (Recent sunset photo by Chris Frankovich) CLOSURE ALERTS –WSDOT now says the northbound 1st Avenue South Bridge will close all weekend again this weekend. Multiple lanes […]

TUESDAY: Dine out to support the Fauntleroy Fall Festival

(WSB photo, 2025 Fauntleroy Fall Festival) Breakfast, lunch, dinner, snack … if you dine at Endolyne Joe’s tomorrow (Tuesday, May 12), you’ll be supporting the Fauntleroy Fall Festival.The restaurant at 9261 45th SW is open 8 am to 9 pm; if you go at dinner time (5 pm or later), look for the festival organizers […]

PREVIEW: Here’s who you’ll find when Delridge Farmers Market starts season at new location Saturday

WEST SEATTLE SCHOOLS: Pipe break at Lafayette Elementary

(WSB photo, May) Lafayette Elementary‘s students and staff are dealing with the aftermath of a pipe break. Principal Cindy Chaput sent families a note, which was forwarded to us: Update on Flooding Issue for Lafayette Elementary Families Dear Lafayette families and staff, Today, our school experienced a pipe burst resulting in flooding in the kitchen, […]

The Lady Rainier Statue Is Seattle’s Queen of Public  Transportation

Though hidden, the Lady Rainier statue is easy to find. She is right next to the northernmost building of the Old Rainier Brewery complex on Airport Way. A few steps from a parking lot lead you to her feet, which are planted on an orb. Her toes, particularly on the left foot, are the stuff […] The post The Lady Rainier Statue Is Seattle’s Queen of Public  Transportation appeared first on The Stranger.