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A Queer Summer Reading List

This story was originally published in The Stranger’s 2026 Queer Issue. In honor of Pride month—and in honor of highly complex queer dynamics that are at least one thing we can count on, from our relationships with each other to our relationships with this country—I’m bringing you a queer summer reading list which I hope […] The post A Queer Summer Reading List appeared first on The Stranger.

Is climate change supercharging El Nino? Scientists don’t agree

Scientists say the current El Nino is likely to be especially potent and could smash records. Some point to climate change as a cause, but there's no consensus.

2026 World Cup: Gary Payton delivering Juneteenth message at 4 stadiums

FIFA tapped Sonics icon Gary Payton to deliver a Juneteenth message that will air in the four stadiums holding World Cup matches, including Seattle Stadium.

2026 World Cup: USMNT’s Christian Pulisic ruled out against Australia

Coach Mauricio Pochettino announced Team USA winger Christian Pulisic will not play against Australia because of a calf injury.

Photos: USA vs. Australia in FIFA World Cup

Northbound lanes of Highway 99 tunnel blocked after crash

The northbound lanes of the Highway 99 tunnel were blocked Friday morning after a crash, officials said. The Seattle Police Department said on X just after 9:30 a.m. that it was Prius that flipped over in the tunnel. The tunnel reopened about 10:30 a.m., police said.

Emergency responders are ready for more World Cup matches

With a World Cup match and MLB game on Friday, additional ambulances will be staged in the stadium district and Pioneer Square to provide aid.

UW football recruiting: How early success could lead to big swings to complete 2027 class

Washington took care of business early during the 2026 recruiting class to set up a big finish. It's poised to repeat the feat for 2027.

The Best Bang for Your Buck Events in Seattle This Weekend: June 19–21, 2026

Happy summer solstice and Juneteenth, Seattle! We hope you make it out to a celebration or two between other weekend events from the Fremont Fair and Solstice Parade to the Belltown Mural Festival Block Party and from Karaoke in the Park: A Capitol Hill Mutual Aid Fundraiser to the West Seattle Tour de Pints. For […] The post The Best Bang for Your Buck Events in Seattle This Weekend: June 19–21, 2026 appeared first on The Stranger.

World record dim sum party: 830 in Seattle set mark

Put some respect on Seattle's name. As of Thursday afternoon, the Emerald City holds the Guinness World Record for the largest dim sum celebration.

Seattle shelter dog’s nose knows: Junior picks USA over Australia in World Cup forecast 

When a pet “chooses” between two teams to predict the outcome of a major sporting event, the spectacle can draw public attention while supporting a meaningful cause. 

U.S.-Australia World Cup ticket prices dip — but they’ll still cost you

Tickets to today's U.S.-Australia match at Seattle Stadium have gone down in price from a few days ago. That doesn't mean they're cheap. Here's what we found.