David Meinert Sells Stake in Lost Lake and Comet Tavern
David Meinert, the Seattle businessman accused of sexual misconduct and rape, sold his shares in The Comet, Lost Lake, and Grim's.by Lester BlackThe Comet Tavern on Pike Street. Lester Black David...
View ArticleThe Stranger's Primary Endorsements: Maria Cantwell, U.S. Senator
by The Stranger To read the full list of The Stranger's endorsements for the August 7, 2018 primary, click here. Is Senator Maria Cantwell in the pocket of Big Pharma? No. She's in the pocket of a...
View ArticleThe Biggest August Events
Bumbershoot, Seafair Weekend, Pearl Jam, Sunset Supper, and more.by Stranger Things To Do StaffAugust may be the final full month of summer, but, thankfully, there are plenty of ways to go out and...
View ArticleYour Complete Guide to August 2018 Events in Seattle
by Stranger Things To Do StaffIt's almost time for Bumbershoot again! This year's festival kicks off on August 31, with headliners including the Chainsmokers, J. Cole, SZA, and Eugene Mirman. Courtesy...
View ArticleBuy Your Tickets to These 41 Newly Announced Events Before They Sell Out
Andy Borowitz, PAX West, and more events on sale the week of Aug 2by Stranger Things To Do StaffWe all know that many of the biggest Seattle events often sell out well in advance. But it's not a lost...
View ArticleThe Darkest Minds: Why We Love Doomed Teen Superpower Romance Movies
It looks at humanity's fear of superhuman children.by Suzette SmithThe Darkest Minds follows a familiar story. It's been explored in Marvel's X-Men, Stephen King's Firestarter, The Midwich Cuckoos by...
View ArticleSavage Love: Differences
by Dan Savage Joe NewtonI'm gay and have been dating a guy for 10 months. He's great overall, and I would say for the most part we both want it to work out. But I am having a problem with his friends...
View ArticleAfter retreat on head tax for homelessness, Seattle mayor seeks tech-company...
Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan signed an executive order creating an Innovation Advisory Council and named its co-chairs.
View ArticleRepublican Lawmaker Accused of Sexual Harassment Has Some Notes for the...
RELEASE THE REPORT MATTby Rich SmithRep. Matt Manweller, who uses "feminism" as a slur, has a few pointers for the #MeToo movement. Rep. Matt Manweller's Desperate Plea VideoAccording to the AP's...
View ArticleSeattle to expand team that oversees homeless-camp removals
The team will grow from 22 members to approximately 30, with the help of $500,000 from King County and the state.
View ArticleMan accused of fatally shooting deputy to plead guilty
Two other people remain on trial in the Jan. 7 killing of Pierce County sheriff's Deputy Daniel McCartney.
View ArticleMan pleads guilty to fatally shooting deputy, gets life
Two other people remain on trial in the Jan. 7 killing of Pierce County sheriff's Deputy Daniel McCartney.
View ArticleTalib Kweli Is a Righteous Rhyme-Slinging Master
He'll be in Seattle on Saturday.by Leilani Polk Talib Kweli is an intellectual, street-savvy MC with socially conscious messages and a flow that can be at turns sleek, forceful, and singsong rugged....
View ArticleKittitas Democrats Call for Rep. Matt Manweller to Release Sexual Harassment...
RELEASE THE REPORT MATTby Rich SmithLet's see the report, Matt.Rep. Matt Manweller's Desperate Plea Video Friday the Kittitas Democrats called on Rep. Matt Manweller to release a recent report...
View ArticleFederal judge scolds Seattle officials over access to police-reform data, but...
U.S. District Judge James Robart complained that it took too much time to complete fingerprinting required to allow a member of his monitoring team to gain access to a Seattle police computer program.
View ArticleThe Great Importance of the Blue Angels Roaring Through Seattle Skies
by Charles Mudede JOANNE DIFUCCIA/GETTY The mistake that many liberals in our city make is to believe that we are somehow detached from the hard stuff of Empire. We are not. We are, in fact, very much...
View ArticleSerious BDSM Player Can't Be Serious (And Shouldn't Be Listened To)
Savage Love Letter of the Dayby Dan Savage Originally published on January 18, 2012. I'm into BDSM and my safe word is "safe word." It's short, memorable, and unmistakable in its intent. Someone...
View Article22 Movies Worth Watching in Seattle This Weekend: Aug 3–5, 2018
by Stranger Things To Do StaffPeer into the lives of the ludicrously rich in Generation Wealth. There's a lot happening in Seattle this weekend, but if you just want to immersive yourself in a movie...
View ArticleWhere to Get S'more Choco Tacos, Crack Pie, and Rosé IPA, Plus More...
by Stranger Things To Do StaffLark alum Mitch Mayers' new Ballard restaurant Sawyer features new takes on classic American desserts, like house-made s'more choco tacos. Brooke Fitts This week in food...
View ArticleFree Shit Alert: There's a Lemonade Party with Free Half-Seas Sparkling...
A roster of noteworthy DJs and musical talents will be spinning tunes (2Cents, BlueEyedSoul, Stas Thee Boss, and Justin Hartinger) all throughout the 3 to 10 p.m. event, and one of its sponsors,...
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