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SGN Endorsements Kelabe Tewolde (Washington State Legislative District 37 Position 1)

Our endorsement for the 37th Legislative District Position 1 is Kelabe Tewolde! Tewolde has a life's experience and working-class politics that are as rooted in the 37th as they come. Looking to challenge incumbent Rep. Sharon Tomiko Santos, Tewolde offers a boldly progressive and grassroots alternative for the district. Tewolde is another younger, progressive challenger looking to replace a 28-year incumbent and shake up the status quo in Olympia. Raised in Seattle by an Eritrean refugee single mother, Te

DOOM LOOP: Gettin' Stuff Done!

Counclimembers share their ideas for the mayor's Transit Measure.

West Seattle Grand Parade rolled through for the 92nd year

West Seattle Grand Parade rolled through for the 92nd year Off patr Sat, 07/18/2026 - 5:38pm

"Out of Hand" hobby project becomes definitive price map for West Seattle grocery shoppers

"Out of Hand" hobby project becomes definitive price map for West Seattle grocery shoppers Off patr Sat, 07/18/2026 - 9:35am

The Roundup: Black Panthers Had It Right — Feed All Kids

In this week's edition of The Roundup, Mike Davis talks to Councilmember Dionne Foster and Mayor Katie Wilson about free meals for schoolchildren.

I Saw U: After the US Lost a World Cup Game,

lesbianism at metier during usa v. aus matchwe sat next to each other at the bar. you: rapinoe jersey, me: with my black lab. you wished me a happy pride on your way out. drinks sometime? Gas Stations GlancesNorth Bend Sinclair 7/3/26. You with kids in a ?Suburban? dreaming of escape. Me – leopard print […] The post I Saw U: After the US Lost a World Cup Game, appeared first on The Stranger.

SIFF Cinema Workers Union Walk Out of SIFF Downtown Ahead of 70mm The Odyssey Screening

Members of the SIFF Cinema Workers Union (SCWU) walked out of the 570-seat SIFF Cinema Downtown Friday before the sold out 3 pm 70mm screening of Christopher Nolan’s fantasy epic The Odyssey. The union said the action was authorized by a majority of members, citing concerns about the slow pace of contract bargaining and SIFF […] The post SIFF Cinema Workers Union Walk Out of SIFF Downtown Ahead of 70mm The Odyssey Screening appeared first on The Stranger.

The Stranger’s Noise Complaint: Episode Two

Welcome to Noise Complaint, The Stranger‘s new audio and video music podcast featuring live performances right here at The Stranger HQ. Streamed live and released every other Friday, we invite a great band, musician, or wonderfully weird act to perform. Tune in, discover something new, and support art in your city. On Apple, you can subscribe […] The post The Stranger’s Noise Complaint: Episode Two appeared first on The Stranger.

Sunshine, Tears, and Disco

Anne Tong and Bryce Barsten of Chinese American Bear (华裔美国熊) started making music for fun, and three albums later, it’s clear that joy is still their top priority. Since 2019, the Seattle-based couple has made bouncy bilingual pop, sung in Mandarin and English, that has led them to gain an international audience. Their latest album, […] The post Sunshine, Tears, and Disco appeared first on The Stranger.

The Best Bang for Your Buck Events in Seattle This Weekend: July 17–19, 2026

Cheer on your favorite team during the World Cup‘s third-place and final matches at this weekend’s World Soccer Fan Celebration in the U District. There’s more cheap fun to get up to at the Alki Art Fair, the Indian Days Powwow, and the Seattle Bon Odori Festival. For more ideas, check out our top picks of […] The post The Best Bang for Your Buck Events in Seattle This Weekend: July 17–19, 2026 appeared first on The Stranger.

Slog AM: Trump Spews Election Misinformation in Bad Speech, Fires in Canada, Poop Parasite in Your Crunchwrap Supreme

Trump Lies: Well, President Donald Trump’s speech on Thursday was a real doozy. He attacked elections. Citing heavily redacted intelligence documents out of context, Trump claimed that China interfered in the 2020 election by stealing millions of voter files on behalf of famed Chinese communist Joe Biden. According to The New York Times, “the documents […] The post Slog AM: Trump Spews Election Misinformation in Bad Speech, Fires in Canada, Poop Parasite in Your Crunchwrap Supreme appeared first on The Stranger.

Indigenous Violence Survivors See Fewer Services After Federal Cuts