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Edible Garden Tour returns to Ballard on June 27

The annual Edible Garden Tour will return to Ballard on Saturday, June 27, offering visitors a chance to explore neighborhood gardens featuring fruits, vegetables, berries, and other edible plants. The ... Read more

Slog AM: Slog AM: World Cup Helps Soundtransit Break Single-Day Ridership Record, the Mamdani Era Begins, Georgetown Stolen Rat Trap Returned 

True, the way Seattle is hosting its portion of the World Cup is far from perfect. It’s riddled with social problems. But one also has to admit that the city is receiving a great deal of social media praise for aspects of the city that can be attributed to progressive urbanism and politics. Link, for […] The post Slog AM: Slog AM: World Cup Helps Soundtransit Break Single-Day Ridership Record, the Mamdani Era Begins, Georgetown Stolen Rat Trap Returned  appeared first on The Stranger.

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Caravan of Care Brings Free Health Services to Goodwill on Dearborn

From dental cleanings to ORCA card help, Evergreen Goodwill's outdoor resource fair on Dearborn aims to meet community needs in one place.

West Seattle Grand Parade rolls out July 18, bringing tradition back to California Avenue

West Seattle Grand Parade rolls out July 18, bringing tradition back to California Avenue Off patr Tue, 06/23/2026 - 7:07pm

Heron Habitat Helpers raises concerns about Terminal One proposal near Ballard Locks

Heron Habitat Helpers (HHH) is urging the City of Seattle to require additional environmental review and protections for a proposed shoreline redevelopment near the Ballard Locks, citing concerns about potential ... Read more

Ballard FC and Salmon Bay FC to host Wednesday doubleheader featuring local artist night

Ballard FC and Salmon Bay FC will host a doubleheader at Interbay Stadium on Wednesday, June 24, with both clubs celebrating local illustrator and designer Victor Meléndez through their annual ... Read more

Sen. Jesse Salomon Brought Us a Bear Meal

We are deep in our endorsement process, otherwise known as our pit of suffering. The compensation is snack time after candidates bribe us with their delicious treats. State Sen. Jesse Salomon, who is running for re-election in the north-of-Seattle 32nd District, brought us a feast fit for a black bear.  As we walked up the […] The post Sen. Jesse Salomon Brought Us a Bear Meal appeared first on The Stranger.

Cleaning House

Bisexual AFAB non-binary here. (And a Magnum sub!) I have a legal query I’m hoping you or perhaps one of your guest experts might be able to help with? I’m a self-employed cleaner in Portland, Oregon, who offers a discount for LGBTQ+ folks on first cleans. The discount attracts the kinds of clients I want, queer […] The post Cleaning House appeared first on The Stranger.

Slog AM: Boeing’s New Plane Can’t Fly in the Rain, United Auto Workers Divest from Israel, Alan Greenspan Dies

Washington Dems Decline to Condemn MGP for Anti-Trans “Genocide” Vote: There was a strong push by delegates at Washington Democrats’ party convention in Spokane this weekend to punish US Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp-Perez for voting for a Republican bill last month that would force teachers to out transgender students to their parents. But the push wasn’t […] The post Slog AM: Boeing’s New Plane Can’t Fly in the Rain, United Auto Workers Divest from Israel, Alan Greenspan Dies appeared first on The Stranger.

Seattle Hip-Hop Walking Map Charts the Central District's Rap Roots

A new Seattle hip-hop walking map charts early rap roots in the Central District, while raising questions about South End history left off the route.

The Walrus and the Carpenter closes amid ongoing labor strike

The Walrus and the Carpenter (4743 Ballard Ave. NW) closed Monday evening after management cited safety concerns amid an ongoing labor strike outside the Ballard restaurant. In a statement released ... Read more