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Portland City Attorney to US DOJ: “Please Do Not Fail America”

City’s legal team says federal police are brutalizing protesters, and the government is weaponizing its longstanding settlement agreement with the city.

The Mariners Need a Bar Scene

They Have Some of the Best Fandom, but Nowhere to Put It

Food & Drink Sep 30 3:52 PM

Rare, Bright, and Unforgettable

At Tacos Cometa, Two Brothers Use Michelin-Starred Techniques to Make Sinaloan-Style Street Food

City Sep 30 12:02 PM

Is a 747 Jet Finally Coming to the Space Between Denny Triangle Towers?

After Years of Delay, One of Seattle’s Most Over-the-Top Luxury Developments Appears to Be on the Way to Completion 

Music Sep 29 1:15 PM

How to Photograph 300 Weirdos

This Storytelling Project Is Capturing a Vital Decade in Seattle’s Music Scene

Food Issue 2025 Oct 3 11:10 AM

Big City, Big Street Food

Seattle Deserves a Vibrant Street-Food Culture

News Sep 29 9:00 AM

"Secretary of War" Pete Hegseth Issues Order to Activate Oregon National Guard in Portland

The order, which Hegseth said should be "effective immediately" calls for 200 guard members and is designed to stay in place for 60 days. 

News Sep 29 8:20 AM

Cascade PBS Newsroom Axing Preventable, Union Says

Thank God Those Executives Won’t See A Pay Cut, Right?

News Sep 28 9:04 AM

What to Expect After Trump Threatens to Send Additional Troops to “War Ravaged” Portland

The president issued a new warning to Portland on Saturday morning—one that is sure to face legal challenges.

News Sep 26 5:45 PM

How to Enjoy the Park When the City Closes the Park

A Fence Can’t Get in the Way of Fun

Theater & Performance Sep 26 4:46 PM

Capitol Hill’s Favorite Circus Needs Help

An Electrical Fire Shut Down The Unicorn In July. It’s Performers Have Been Walking a Tightrope Ever Since.

Arts Sep 26 1:52 PM

Who Bought the Rendezvous?

Last month, new owners purchased the long-running Belltown venue, then suddenly closed for repairs and updates. Impacted employees and artists are pissed. But is this new ownership a good thing?

Food Issue 2025 Oct 3 2:25 PM

The Seven Best Restaurants in Seattle

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Last Month This Month Oct 2 12:55 PM

Last Month This Month

All the Vaccine Idiocy, Meddlesome Geriatrics, and University Bridge-Jumping Getaways You May Have Missed in September 

News Oct 2 10:00 AM

“Antifa Hellfire”: Amid Uncertainty in Portland, White House Attempts to Justify National Guard Invasion

Trump released a new memo setting his intentions to “crush” Portland’s “radical left.” Oregon leaders hope a lawsuit will prevent National Guard troops from deploying.

Visual Art Oct 1 3:32 PM

October Things to Do: Visual Art

The Best Art Shows and Events Happening This Month

Music Oct 1 3:32 PM

October Things to Do: Music

The Best Concerts and Dance Nights Happening This Month   

Books Oct 1 3:31 PM

October Things to Do: Literature

The Best Talks and Readings Happening This Month

Food & Drink Oct 1 3:28 PM

October Things to Do: Food

The Best Food & Drink Events Happening This Month

Film/TV Oct 1 3:27 PM

October Things to Do: Film

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Community Oct 1 3:26 PM

October Things to Do: This & That

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Arts Oct 1 3:20 PM

Things to BoOooOoOooOoO!

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News Sep 30 4:46 PM

Bruce Harrell’s PAC Boasts Over $1 Million 

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