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FOLLOWUP: Another step toward rebuilding long-closed Jack Block Park pier

(WSB photo, 2021) Five months ago, we checked in on the status of the plan to rebuild the long-closed public walking pier at Jack Block Park, the port-owned park at 2130 Harbor SW. We learned, among other things, that the replacement wouldn’t likely be ready before late 2029, and that it could cost up to […]

Where to Scream in July

La Resistencia Benefit ShowJuly 2After getting an eyeful of art at the Pioneer Square First Thursday Art Walk, head to Baba Yaga for a La Resistencia benefit show with Tripe, Hate Knife, Mussel, and headliners CLUTZ, a clown crew of weirdos (in a good way) who rap about eating billionaires and “walking the line between […] The post Where to Scream in July appeared first on The Stranger.

Last Month This Month

Well, the World Cup is here, and Pioneer Square is looking gorgeous. Though, checking the till here, it seems a few people are missing. Has anyone seen Spencer Pratt poking around and advising anyone on homelessness policy? He didn’t advance to the general election in LA’s mayoral race, and there’s not another reboot of The […] The post Last Month This Month appeared first on The Stranger.

Meet the 17 startups that took part in Creative Destruction Lab’s latest Seattle accelerator

The nine-month, nonprofit program based at the University of Washington's Foster School of Business graduated 17 early stage companies. It's the fifth cohort since CDL launched its Seattle hub in 2021. Read More

WEST SEATTLE CRIME WATCH: Seen this stolen paisley-painted pickup?

Bill and Guy are hoping someone has seen their art truck, stolen in Westwood: During the night between July 1 & 2, our beloved Paisley Ranger was stolen off the street right next to our house. Even with a steering wheel lock in place. It’s a 1989 Ford Ranger. Maybe someone needed particular parts? Who […]

Welcome to The Stranger’s July Issue

We don’t know how it happened, but it’s election season again. The season when the Stranger Election Control Board, our intrepid team of political obsessives, drags our elected officials (and aspiring electeds) into our un-airconditioned conference room to interrogate them, eat their bribes, and, ultimately, tell all of Seattle how to vote. We aren’t […] The post Welcome to The Stranger’s July Issue appeared first on The Stranger.

READER REPORTS: ICE in Arbor Heights again

Several people texted this morning with a report of ICE officers pulling someone over in south Arbor Heights. We have since received another report that included this photo: The texters reported this happened on 35th SW near SW 106th, several blocks from the incident reported two weeks ago.

Nvidia recruits longtime Microsoft sales leader Nick Parker with $40M+ pay package

Nick Parker, a 26-year Microsoft veteran who led its worldwide commercial sales business, is joining Nvidia as executive vice president of worldwide field operations, succeeding retiring sales chief Jay Puri. The new role puts him in charge of global sales and customer relationships at the center of the AI boom. Read More

It’s the End of the KCRHA as We Know It

King County Executive Girmay Zahilay and Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson announced at a Wednesday press conference a three-step plan to “stabilize, right size, and reset” the King County Regional Homelessness Authority (KCRHA) after a damning forensic audit found the agency was running a $45 million deficit and had lost track of $13 million in funds. […] The post It’s the End of the KCRHA as We Know It appeared first on The Stranger.

COUNTDOWN: Two days until West Seattle Fourth of July Kids’ Parade! Here’s the newest info

Just two days until hundreds of West Seattle’s youngest residents will parade through the streets of North Admiral with their families, as the Admiral Neighborhood Association again presents the West Seattle Fourth of July Kids’ Parade. We’ve checked in with parade coordinators for the newest info: Gina Topp (SPS School Board President, Admiral resident, and […]

Amazon Leo says its latest launch gives it enough satellites to start broadband internet service

Competition with SpaceX's Starlink satellite network is expected to begin in earnest later this year. Read More