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Here's What's Going to Happen

A nerve-racking debate, an anarchist for mayor, and the return of the Na'vi.

by Matt Baume, Chase Burns, Nathalie Graham, Jasmyne Keimig, Charles Mudede and Rich Smith

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Where to Find Food & Drink Specials for the Presidential Debate Tonight

Including Where to Watch In-Person

by Stranger EverOut Staff

Winter Is Coming to Canon

"Unless we see a considerable increase in delivery sales by October 1, I'm going to have to shut down," says Canon's owner.

by Jordan Michelman

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Mayor Jenny Durkan's 2021 Budget Is Here, Seattle

by Nathalie Graham

Slog AM: COVID Deaths Top a Million, First Presidential Debate Starts Tonight, and Attenborough's on Insta

by Rich Smith

Trump the Asshole vs. Biden the Guy

by Matt Baume

American Health Will Sink the GOP in November

by Charles Mudede

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The Best Things to Do This Week

Top Picks for September 28-October 1, from Mid-Autumn Festival Events to Freakout Live

by Stranger EverOut Staff

Suika Will Close, but Its Creamy Udon Will Live On

by Rich Smith

Food News You Can Use This Week

A New Hot Pot Spot and More Updates: September 25 Edition

by Stranger EverOut Staff

An Authorized Militia

by Alex Zielinski

More Bullshit from Superintendent Candidate Maia Espinoza

by Rich Smith

Skyway Wins Big in the Proposed County Budget, For Once

by Rich Smith

The Seattle Times Is Asking the Wrong Question About Lime’s Electric Scooters

by Matt Baume

Where to Celebrate Oktoberfest 2020 in Seattle

by Stranger EverOut Staff

She-Hulk, Witches, and Pumpkin Heads

We've got your weekly comic book recommendations right here.

by Matt Baume

Where to Watch Drive-In Movies This Fall

Plus A Drive-Through Haunted House and Other Car-Centric Entertainment

by Stranger EverOut Staff

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Do Not Watch the Presidential Debate

by Charles Mudede

Internal Polling Shows Race Tightening in Flippable WA Congressional Seat

by Rich Smith

Mayor Jenny Durkan's 2021 Budget Is Here, Seattle

by Nathalie Graham

Trump the Asshole vs. Biden the Guy

by Matt Baume

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Where to Find Food & Drink Specials for the Presidential Debate Tonight

Including Where to Watch In-Person

by Stranger EverOut Staff

Your Guide to October 2020 Events

Haunted Attractions, Art Museum Reopenings, and More Notable Happenings This Month

by Stranger EverOut Staff

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