Kathleen Richards

Kathleen Richards is the former managing editor of The Stranger. Prior to joining The Stranger, she was the co-editor of the East Bay Express in Oakland, Calif., where she also wrote award-winning stories about hunting wild boar, waste in the medical industry, and Yelp's shady advertising practices. In her spare time she beats drums and hikes through forests taking photos of trees.

First Impressions of Seattle by Someone from California

Listen, It's Not as Bad as You Think

Kathleen Richards

How to Swim in a Lake If You Are Afraid of Open Water

Advice from Someone Who Is Afraid of Slimy Things

Kathleen Richards

The Hidden Reason Behind Seattle's Skyrocketing Housing Costs

Do You Realize How Much It Costs to Build a Single Parking Space?

Kathleen Richards

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The 43 Best Music Shows in Seattle This Week: Nov 18-24, 2019

Things To Do Nov 17 1:00 PM

The 43 Best Music Shows in Seattle This Week: Nov 18-24, 2019

Sleater-Kinney, A$AP Ferg, and More Music Critics' Picks

Elaina Friedman, Kim Selling, Dave Segal, Leilani Polk, Kevin Diers, Mike Nipper, Jas Keimig, Andrew Gospe & Kathleen Richards

SIFF Review: Becoming Who I Was Delivers a Humorous, Poignant Look at a Monk-to-Be

SIFF May 24 3:30 PM

SIFF Review: Becoming Who I Was Delivers a Humorous, Poignant Look at a Monk-to-Be

Kathleen Richards

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The Lovers and the Despot Tells a Bizarre-but-True Story of Love, Kidnapping, and Kim Jong-il's Movie Obsession

Film/TV Sep 30 1:24 PM

The Lovers and the Despot Tells a Bizarre-but-True Story of Love, Kidnapping, and Kim Jong-il's Movie Obsession

Kathleen Richards

The Lovers and the Despot Tells a Bizarre-but-True Story of Love, Kidnapping, and Kim Jong-il's Movie Obsession

Film/TV Sep 29 4:00 AM

The Lovers and the Despot Tells a Bizarre-but-True Story of Love, Kidnapping, and Kim Jong-il's Movie Obsession

Kathleen Richards

My Love, Don't Cross That River Exploits an Elderly Couple for Maximum Tear Generation

Film/TV Aug 12 11:05 AM

My Love, Don't Cross That River Exploits an Elderly Couple for Maximum Tear Generation

Kathleen Richards

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My Love, Don't Cross That River Exploits an Elderly Couple for Maximum Tear Generation

Film/TV Aug 10 4:00 AM

My Love, Don't Cross That River Exploits an Elderly Couple for Maximum Tear Generation

Kathleen Richards

DEA Responds to Claim That Agency Will Reclassify Cannabis on August 1

Weed Jun 21 2:27 PM

DEA Responds to Claim That Agency Will Reclassify Cannabis on August 1

Kathleen Richards

New to Town: What You Need to Know About Your Rights as a Renter in Seattle

Blogs Jan 29 8:36 AM

New to Town: What You Need to Know About Your Rights as a Renter in Seattle

Kathleen Richards

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What You Need to Know About Your Rights as a Renter in Seattle

News Jan 27 4:00 AM

What You Need to Know About Your Rights as a Renter in Seattle

Kathleen Richards

"Begging for Acknowledgment, or Even Asking, Diminishes Dignity"

Film/TV Jan 18 10:19 AM

"Begging for Acknowledgment, or Even Asking, Diminishes Dignity"

Kathleen Richards

The Morning News: MLK Day Rally Focuses on SPD Abuse, Chinese Investors Buying Seattle Real Estate, Seahawks Lose

News Jan 18 8:28 AM

The Morning News: MLK Day Rally Focuses on SPD Abuse, Chinese Investors Buying Seattle Real Estate, Seahawks Lose

Kathleen Richards

Al Jazeera America Shutting Down

Blogs Jan 13 12:18 PM

Al Jazeera America Shutting Down

Kathleen Richards

Dick's Drive-In Founder Dies

Food & Drink Jan 12 4:14 PM

Dick's Drive-In Founder Dies

Kathleen Richards

The Morning News: Police Shoot Knife-Wielding Man in Queen Anne, Cash Purchases of Homes Soar, Seahawks Win

News Jan 11 8:41 AM

The Morning News: Police Shoot Knife-Wielding Man in Queen Anne, Cash Purchases of Homes Soar, Seahawks Win

Kathleen Richards

About Star Wars, Joy, Jessica Jones, and the Utterly Depressing Absence of Lead Women of Color on Screen

Film/TV Jan 7 11:55 AM

About Star Wars, Joy, Jessica Jones, and the Utterly Depressing Absence of Lead Women of Color on Screen

Kathleen Richards

One of the Most Memorable Stories I Ever Read Is Now a Book

Books Jan 6 10:20 AM

One of the Most Memorable Stories I Ever Read Is Now a Book

Kathleen Richards

When It Comes to Housing, San Francisco Is Doing It Wrong, Seattle Is Doing It Right

Blogs Jan 4 1:13 PM

When It Comes to Housing, San Francisco Is Doing It Wrong, Seattle Is Doing It Right

Kathleen Richards

The Morning News: Rockslide Closes I-90 Over Snoqualmie Pass, Microsoft Avoids Paying Billions in Taxes, and More

News Dec 14 8:21 AM

The Morning News: Rockslide Closes I-90 Over Snoqualmie Pass, Microsoft Avoids Paying Billions in Taxes, and More

Kathleen Richards