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Aurora glimpsed from West Seattle

Thanks to the texter who sent that photo and word of a camera-visible aurora within the past hour. Checking this skywatching site, we’re indeed in the zone.

The Stranger’s Noise Complaint: Episode One

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 One appeared first on The Stranger.

Do homeowners need a ‘Do Not Solicit’ list to fend off unwanted purchase offers?

By Macey Wurm Reporting for West Seattle Blog At its next meeting, a City Council committee will continue considering a proposal targeting unwanted solicitations for homeowners to ell their property. The Housing, Arts, and Civil Rights Committee‘s special meeting this week included discussion of an ordinance that would establish a “Do Not Solicit” list, allowing […]

Autism remains widely misunderstood in parts of Africa. A mother in Guinea fights for her child

A family in Guinea first sought help from a traditional healer when their son showed signs of autism as a child.

Mariners fall to Blue Jays to put damper on patriotic pregame vibes

Blue Jays starter Dylan Cease quickly silenced the "USA! USA! USA!" chants and the Mariners offense never awoke in a 2-0 loss at sold out T-Mobile Park.

4 UW crews in semifinals at Henley Royal Regatta

Four UW crews — two men’s and two women’s — will row in semifinals Saturday at Henley Royal Regatta in the United Kingdom. UW opened its quarterfinal races Friday with a win in the Island Challenge Cup. The Husky women’s eight is made up of UW’s first and second eights during the season. They will […]

Photos: Seattle Mariners take on the Toronto Blue Jays

Jhon Arias scores and Colombia beats Ghana 1-0 to reach the World Cup Round of 16

Jhon Arias scored in the opening minutes for Colombia, and Los Cafeteros held on the rest of the way for a 1-0 win over Ghana and a spot in the round of 16 of the World Cup.

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Abandoned on a planting strip in Seaview: Yours? Contact us and we’ll connect you with the finder.

2026 World Cup: U.S. men honored by Mariners in festive pregame ceremony

The Mariners held an elaborate pregame ceremony on Friday to honor the U.S. men's national team ahead of its World Cup match in Seattle on Monday.

Seattle Storm face expansion Fire much healthier than in first matchup

The Storm fell to the expansion Fire in their first matchup, but have since had key players return in Ezi Magbegor and Jordan Horston.

HAPPENING NOW: Holiday-weekend kickoff at HPIC’s First Fridays

The Blowout Heavies Brass Band is providing the soundtrack tonight at Highland Park Improvement Club’s First Fridays gathering on the past-and-future HPIC site at 12th/Holden. We counted about 100 people having a great time, including everybody helping judge the 18 pies entered in the Bake-Off: Flavors ranged from “plumberry” to chocolate pecan – right about […]