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Nobody Is Safe From the Rumba

This story originally appeared in The Stranger’s 2026 Queer Issue. It’s easy to glamorize the life of a record store owner. Just look at High Fidelity (both the original and the remake). Shooting the shit all day with your similarly music-obsessed friends while you mercilessly judge the tastes of customers—what more could you ask for? […] The post Nobody Is Safe From the Rumba appeared first on The Stranger.

Why Ty Okada could be with the Seahawks longer than many may expect

The slowest part of the offseason has arrived, with the Seattle Seahawks convinced that the 2026 season is not about defending their Super Bowl LX title, claimed in a 29-13 walloping of the New England Patriots and is instead a new season of its own. It’s a concept ripe for debate about mathematical independence, but […]

Slog AM: Another Ceasefire, Trump’s 80th Birthday, and Seattle’s First World Cup Game

Good morning! Are you hot? I’m hot. But I’m happy to report that we’re more than halfway through this heatwave. It’ll hit 88 today, but tomorrow it’s smooth sailing with a high of 72. For today, the name of the game is light fabrics and air-conditioned activities. And if you need some AC that you […] The post Slog AM: Another Ceasefire, Trump’s 80th Birthday, and Seattle’s First World Cup Game appeared first on The Stranger.

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Stranger Suggests: Your Agenda This Week, June 15–21

MONDAY 6/15 Disappearance at the Rocky Mountain Leatherdyke Snowpicnic (THEATER) I’ve been saying it for years: Pride month needs more ski slope murder mysteries. Thankfully, the good people at the Annex Theatre have listened. Writer Monty Rozema and director Adrian Prendergast have teamed up for the perfect lesbian whodunnit in Disappearance at the Rocky Mountain Leatherdyke […] The post Stranger Suggests: Your Agenda This Week, June 15–21 appeared first on The Stranger.

As World Cup Kicks Off in Seattle, Beacon Hill Latinos Express Mixed Feelings

For some residents of Beacon Hill, the games are a time to celebrate with family and friends; for others, a time to keep their guard up about possible ICE enforcement.

Seahawks News 6/15: Seahawks entering their Barner Era

In Today’s Links: the Seattle Seahawks salary cap and why they may not cut anyone of significance this offseason, Leo Williams is prepared to run it back, Nick Emmanwori love, more minicamp takeaways, and other stuff! Happy Monday. Say “hi” to the Garfield in you for me. Thanks for being here. Go, ‘Hawks! #np Celia […]

The latest Seattle Seahawks 90-man roster following mandatory minicamp

The Seattle Seahawks are on their summer break until training camp begins in late July. They’ve made a few tweaks to their roster over the past couple of weeks that are worth highlighting. This is as good a time as any to do a bit of a roster reset and see what Seattle’s roster looks […]

Seahawks News 6/14: Jadarian Price looking complete early in camp for Seahawks

In Today’s Links: how soon did you know we were good last season?; more takeaways from the early signs of the Fleury O, a look at the potential Zach Charbonnet timeline, more chatter about the Seattle Seahawks’ Super Bowl rings, and a little bit more. Just a snack today. Enjoy your Sunday. Thanks for being […]

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Denny Blaine Park Trial, Part II

The Denny Blaine Park trial wrapped Thursday after parkgoers testified about the nude beach’s importance to Seattle’s queer community. The parties currently await a verdict from King County Superior Court Judge Samuel Chung. After lawyers for the park’s neighbors presented their evidence, the City of Seattle and the parkers group Friends of Denny Blaine (FDB) […] The post Denny Blaine Park Trial, Part II appeared first on The Stranger.

The Roundup: A Red Card for Seattle When It Comes to FIFA

In this week's edition of The Roundup, Mike Davis talks to Sarah Valenta of HomeSight about the South End being left out of World Cup planning.