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I Saw U: Carrying a Mandolin, Talking About Adventurous Ice Cream, and Singing at the Lip Critic Show

SEAF art pickup – 4:30p Wed, May 6th – Mutual Earring AppreciationWas right behind you to p/u art. Saw your beautiful boro-glass earrings, you saw my abalone inlay plugs, I liked a lot more than just your earrings… Tall Babe With Mandolin on 36thI was leaving, you were getting a mandolin (I think?) outta your […] The post I Saw U: Carrying a Mandolin, Talking About Adventurous Ice Cream, and Singing at the Lip Critic Show appeared first on The Stranger.

EverOut x The Stranger <3 West Seattle & White Center Kicks Off June 20!

EverOut x The Stranger  West Seattle & White Center is a week-long celebration of the businesses that define your neighborhood, and make it special. We’re shining our love light on West Seattle and White Center, inviting locals, and the rest of Seattle, to show their love, too! With special deals from neighborhood businesses, you can spend the […] The post EverOut x The Stranger <3 West Seattle & White Center Kicks Off June 20! appeared first on The Stranger.

Police Chief Says No Plan to Slow Hiring Amid Budget Crunch; City Attorney Says “SOAP Orders Don’t Work” at Aurora Ave. Safety Event

1. Seattle Police Chief Shon Barnes, responding to a question from PubliCola, said the police department does not plan to… The post Police Chief Says No Plan to Slow Hiring Amid Budget Crunch; City Attorney Says “SOAP Orders Don’t Work” at Aurora Ave. Safety Event appeared first on PubliCola.

The Best Bang for Your Buck Events in Seattle This Weekend: June 12–14, 2026

Ready for your weekend download? We’re suggesting you spend this sunny Seattle weekend at events from the Indigenous People Festival to the Georgetown Carnival and from the MAUM Market to Hot Rat Summer Pioneer Square. Check out our top picks of the week and our World Cup guide for more ideas. FRIDAY LIVE MUSIC Bus […] The post The Best Bang for Your Buck Events in Seattle This Weekend: June 12–14, 2026 appeared first on The Stranger.

Kinsey Lee Doesn’t Make Hot Tracks, She Makes Cold Cuts

“I’ve been collaborating since I was 19—now I’m 35,” Kinsey Lee tells me over the phone, with birds chirping in the distance. “I didn’t really understand where my collaborators started, and I ended.” She’s on a road trip, driving between Missoula and Bozeman for a family gathering, and pulled over at a quaint fishing spot […] The post Kinsey Lee Doesn’t Make Hot Tracks, She Makes Cold Cuts appeared first on The Stranger.

Slog AM: Wilson Closes Streets near Aurora Avenue, Eastern Washington Will Burn, Pokémon Go Data Used for Military Drones

Ballard Warehouse Fire: A three-alarm fire at the Consolidated Supply Co. warehouse in Ballard sent black plumes of smoke into the air Thursday evening. Over 100 firefighters responded to the blaze. The fire collapsed the roof and blew out the windows before firefighters got it under control around 8 p.m. The cause is still unknown.  […] The post Slog AM: Wilson Closes Streets near Aurora Avenue, Eastern Washington Will Burn, Pokémon Go Data Used for Military Drones appeared first on The Stranger.

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.

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