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WTIA selects 21 startups for 14th Founder Cohort Accelerator Program

The early stage companies from across Washington state are working in areas such as AI, cybersecurity, healthcare, enterprise software, and other emerging technologies, the WTIA said Tuesday. Read More

‘Help us stop drowning now’: No More Under offering free life-saving lessons for kids/teens at West Seattle YMCA

That video from the nonprofit No More Under explains why they are offering a free program at the West Seattle YMCA (WSB sponsor) this summer – to save lives. Here’s what to know, in case it can help your family, or that of someone you know: No More Under is partnering with the West Seattle […]

A decade of spirit: How Whisky West became a Morgan Junction mainstay

A decade of spirit: How Whisky West became a Morgan Junction mainstay Off patr Tue, 06/02/2026 - 12:00pm

Emerson Hancock is sweeping and cutting his way to unpredictability

Emerson Hancock, the breakout star of the vaunted Mariners rotation in 2026, turned in another strong start last night against the Mets, going six innings with seven strikeouts and giving up just two runs, both on solo homers. This, in and of itself, is not particularly surprising; Hancock, one day after his 27th birthday, has […]

White House seeks to impose political test on billions in federal grants

A new proposal would allow the administration to block grants if they do not satisfy President Trump’s agenda or support what it calls “anti-American” values.

CONGRATULATIONS! 7 soccer players from West Seattle help lead their high school to state championship

Our region’s “summer of soccer” is about more than the FIFA World Cup matches, and here’s the latest proof – congratulations to seven West Seattle boys and their teammates on the Vashon Island High School soccer team that just won a state championship! The news is from one player’s proud parent Maija: (Photo courtesy Dawn […]

Things to Do in June: Food & Drink

Want more? Here’s everything we recommend this month: Music, Visual Art, Literature, Performance, Film, Food, and This & That. The Pastry Project’s Soft Serve Window OpeningJune 4The Pastry Project’s soft-serve window is only open for the summer, and it offers three flavors—purple vanilla, chocolate, and twist. While the ice cream is decadent enough to enjoy […] The post Things to Do in June: Food & Drink appeared first on The Stranger.

Norman Barlow, Longview implosion victim, was mentor and adopted ‘papa’

Norman Barlow, 58, of Vancouver, was one of 11 workers killed May 26 when a tank imploded at a Longview pulp and paper mill.

Black and Brown Youth in the South End Find Their Voices Through Spoken-Word Poetry

Quickies

1. I’m a woman living with a supportive, caring man. We’ve been together — on and off — for twenty years. The sex is always hot when we get back together. Then, after a year, the sex fades to nothingness. I believe the problem is that hot “reunited” sex only turns me on for a while and […] The post Quickies appeared first on The Stranger.

U.S. Chemical Safety Board faces steep cuts during Longview probe

As federal investigators probe the deadly Longview paper mill disaster, Congress is considering a 40% cut to the Chemical Safety Board.

10 thoughts on Tre Moore's commitment to Washington

What to know about the four-star receiver from Texas.