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COLUMN | Seattle Had No Homicides in June. Don't Use It to Justify More Policing.

After Seattle's first homicide-free June in 56 years, Marcus Harrison Green asks who gets credit for safety — and who keeps getting cut.

Reminder: E-motorcycles prohibited on King County trails | King County

The county wants to remind trail users to slow down and keep trail safe.

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New Music You Shouldn’t Miss

This story was originally published in The Stranger’s July 2026 Issue. Terror/CactusColapso(Share It Music)Terror/Cactus’s Impulsos was one of the most interesting PNW albums of 2018, a spicy fusion of cumbia, wonky electronic music, and surf rock. And while I’ve caught a few amazing Terror/Cactus performances since, I’d not realized that the project’s catalyst, Argentina-born multi-instrumentalist […] The post New Music You Shouldn’t Miss appeared first on The Stranger.

Slog AM: Graham Platner Suspends Senate Campaign After Rape Allegation, Trump Says Iran Ceasefire Is Over, Congresswoman Marie Gluesenkamp Perez Goes Bananas

Platner Out: Graham Platner suspended his campaign for Senate in Maine. He once again proved that when a man is publicly accused of rape, people will fall over themselves to wave away that accusation. Novelly, he also proved that same man can have a Totenkopf tattoo—the Nazi skull and crossbones those familiar with the obscure […] The post Slog AM: Graham Platner Suspends Senate Campaign After Rape Allegation, Trump Says Iran Ceasefire Is Over, Congresswoman Marie Gluesenkamp Perez Goes Bananas appeared first on The Stranger.

Free Will Astrology

ARIES (March 21-April 19): There are only two types of humans, right? Some of us serve beauty, truth, and goodness, while the rest pledge their allegiance to illusions, lies, and shadows. Our planet is now caught in a colossal showdown between these two sides. And it’s high time for you to align yourself with one […] The post Free Will Astrology appeared first on The Stranger.

West Seattle Summer Fest kicks off 44th year with historic sustainability push

West Seattle Summer Fest kicks off 44th year with historic sustainability push Off patr Thu, 07/09/2026 - 7:44am

Dykes on Bikes celebrates 50 years: A tale of resilience, pride, and camaraderie

No Seattle Pride parade today would feel complete without the procession of a certain leathered-up armada and its unmistakable roar of engines. The tale of Dykes on Bikes — built out of a necessity for community among Lesbians and the Sapphically aligned that share a love for riding on two wheels — is as spontaneous and multifaceted as the history of Pride itself. Dykes on Bikes first came into being after the 1976 San Francisco Pride Parade. The story goes that a group of 20-25 women decided to ride thei

The Brazilian model that transformed the fight for people living with HIV/AIDS

On the map of developing countries in South America, Brazil stands out among its neighbors in the field of Queer health. It has become a global leader in the treatment of people living with HIV/AIDS, pioneering various social initiatives that have established it as a successful model for responding to the disease. The collaboration between public policies and multiple sectors — including healthcare professionals, researchers, LGBT activists, civil society, and nongovernmental organizations — was essential t

Open, Heaven is a Queer coming-of-age masterpiece

Seán Hewitt’s Open, Heaven, published by Knopf, delves into the overwhelming, irrational, and often confusing nature of a first crush. Readers may find themselves reflecting on their own early experiences — who that person was, how significant they felt at the time, and how little they understood. Hewitt masterfully captures what only the finest fiction can achieve: a nostalgic longing for the past. Set in a quiet village in northern England, the novel begins with James Legh returning there as an adult, rec

King County receives $1 million for rescue helicopter

King County is receiving more than $1 million of federal funding to upgrade its search-and-rescue helicopter.

Pop Loser: Happy Birthday to the Woman Who Ate 280 Macarons in One Week

Welcome back to Pop Loser! The biggest news in music this week was that Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce got married, but given the negative feedback I’ve gotten from writing about Swift in the past, I decided to play it safe and celebrate a less divisive woman in music: Courtney Love. In honor of her […] The post Pop Loser: Happy Birthday to the Woman Who Ate 280 Macarons in One Week appeared first on The Stranger.