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The Urbanist
9 minutes
Seattle Council Committee Votes to Rein In Growth Plan Appeals
A 3-0 Land Use Committee vote sends Eddie Lin's proposal to close a commonly used avenue of growth plan appeals to a full Seattle City Council vote next week. The proposal has sparked opposition from many of the same groups that have used appeals to delay zoning changes in the past.
The Stranger
about 4 hours
Slog AM: Trump Says Yes to ICE Traffic Stops, Bob Ferguson Fights Brian Heywood, and Something Is Killing Puffins in Tacoma
Tax the Rich Already! Gov. Bob Ferguson has joined the campaign to fight Initiative 645, which would repeal the Millionaires Tax that Ferguson signed into law in March. I-645 is Trump-loving millionaire Brian Heywood’s attempt to repeal the tax (and ban any other taxes on individual income). But here’s the bonkers thing: According to the […] The post Slog AM: Trump Says Yes to ICE Traffic Stops, Bob Ferguson Fights Brian Heywood, and Something Is Killing Puffins in Tacoma appeared first on The Stranger.
The Urbanist
about 7 hours
Seattle Transit Advocates Push Back on Watering Down Transit Measure Renewal
Councilmember Bob Kettle's proposal to slash the Seattle Transit Measure renewal by one-third drew significant pushback this week at a public hearing on potential amendments. Among those strongly advocating against the move was the Seattle Transit Advisory Board and the Amalgamated Transit Union.
The Stranger
about 20 hours
Rep. Sharon Tomiko Santos’ Election Campaign Defrauded for $20,000 by FBI Impersonators Claiming Treasurer Bought “Chinese Child Pornography“
Long time state legislator Rep. Sharon Santos lost the equivalent of nearly half the money contributed to her reelection campaign so far this year after a fraudster conned her campaign treasurer into giving them $20,000 last September. According to Santos’ campaign treasurer Jeanne Legault, scammers impersonating her credit union and the FBI claimed she had […] The post Rep. Sharon Tomiko Santos’ Election Campaign Defrauded for $20,000 by FBI Impersonators Claiming Treasurer Bought “Chinese Child Pornography“ appeared first on The Stranger.
Fremont Neighbor
about 22 hours
Fremont Library branch closes Aug. 9 for HVAC project
The Fremont Branch of The Seattle Public Library will temporarily close Aug. 9 for installation of a new electric HVAC system. The target for reopening is early November. The book return will be locked and the parking lot inaccessible for the duration. The work is part of the Library’s Cooling Center Project, funded by a […]
The Stranger
about 23 hours
Sawant’s Ground Game Against Adam Smith Is Getting Red Hot
On July 12, Columbia City experienced a hiphop/R&B/funk event organized by Beatwalk. A festival held primarily on a closed off section of South Ferdinand Street, Beatwalk includes participation from small area businesses (including Island Soul and Taco City) and a good number of performances (including singer/pianist Darrius Willrich and The Double Dutch Divas). Because the […] The post Sawant’s Ground Game Against Adam Smith Is Getting Red Hot appeared first on The Stranger.
The Urbanist
about 24 hours
Pierce Transit Goes to Voters for First Funding Increase Since 2002
The 0.3% sales tax bump going onto the November ballot would increase service by around 40% by the mid-2030s, the biggest expansion of transit service in Pierce County in decades. Since May, the proposal has been tweaked to include free rides for seniors.
The Stranger
1 day
The WTF, Chocolate?! at Good Grief
This story was originally published in The Stranger’s July 2026 print issue. Upon perching myself at Good Grief’s bar, my first thought is: This is what people mean by “positive masculinity.” Someone online called it bro-ey, but that’s incorrect. It’s masculine, sure, but the vibe stays friendly and accessible. The former Greater Good space is […] The post The WTF, Chocolate?! at Good Grief appeared first on The Stranger.
The Stranger
1 day
Cat Rules
I’ve been with my girlfriend for ten years. We moved in with each other three years ago. It’s not working for me. I love my girlfriend. She’s one of the kindest people I have ever met, slow to anger, and always listens first. We never fight, and I don’t want to break up with her. I […] The post Cat Rules appeared first on The Stranger.
The Stranger
1 day
Slog AM: White Supremacists Rally in Kirkland, Trump Buys Stock in Seattle’s Surveillance Camera Provider, and Us Prosecutors Roundup Dozens Connected to Assassination of Sikh Nationalist Leader
A Small Fascist Rally on a Kirkland Overpass: A couple dozen Patriot Front white supremacists waved their idiot signs on a 405 overpass on Saturday in another brilliant victory for the white race. You might remember these particular clowns from their Coeur d’Alene circus in 2022 when 31 of them were arrested for conspiracy to […] The post Slog AM: White Supremacists Rally in Kirkland, Trump Buys Stock in Seattle’s Surveillance Camera Provider, and Us Prosecutors Roundup Dozens Connected to Assassination of Sikh Nationalist Leader appeared first on The Stranger.
The Urbanist
1 day
How Seattle’s Urban Stadium Brought World Cup Success, While Others Floundered
While other cities struggled to handle World Cup 2026 crowds, Seattle thrived, with pedestrians happily exploring and transit records being broken. Good planning and an urban stadium location was key to Seattle outperforming its American peers.
Fremont Neighbor
1 day
Neighbors leave memorial for the Ballroom block
Someone left a memorial on the construction fence at the Ballroom block this week: a hand-painted cardboard sign reading “Rest in Peace 2002 Block of Fremont Seattle,” surrounded by hearts and tea lights. Demolition of the block started last week. A seven-story, 178-unit mixed-use building from Holland Partner Group is planned for the site, with construction expected […]