What Will Become of the Empress Tree?
Taha Ebrahimi, professional tree nerd and author of Trees of Seattle: An Illustrated Walking Guide, sent a DM to our friend group chat on Wednesday morning. “You guys!!! Vacilando is closing this Saturday!!!!! 😭😭😭😢” Ebrahimi included a link to Capitol Hill Blog’s story from the night before, which reported that the crumbling century-old building, which…
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Campaign Finance Complaint Against Right-Wing Podcaster Brandi Kruse Dismissed
Last week, the Washington Public Disclosure Commission, which regulates state political finances, dismissed a complaint against the conservative initiative group Let’s Go Washington (LGW) alleging the group received unreported in-kind political donations from right-wing podcaster Brandi Kruse. LGW-sponsored initiatives on November’s ballot include measures banning transgender girls from girls sports, eliminating a new millionaires’ income…
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Stranger Suggests: Your Agenda This Week, September 28–October 4
MONDAY 9/28 Show Me the Body, Whispers, Lip Critic, Truck Violence (MUSIC) New York progressive punk trio Show Me the Body has always cut their art like a skater with a pen knife. Their early shows often took place under bridges, in basements, or on a whim if a kid on the internet invited them…
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Slog AM: Boeing Caught With Another Software Problem, Republicans are Cooked, and Weekend Warriors Survived PNW Weather
The weather: Don’t let the gorgeous Seattle weather (60s, sunny, almost October?) fool you, it’s freezing up in the mountains and stormy out in the ocean. A kayaker needed a rescue after capsizing out in the San Juan Island and a hiker almost froze to death. We were celebrating the fall with cocktails on Friday…
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Lily Allen Gave a Masterclass in Public Shaming at the Paramount on Thursday Night
“Who the fuck is Madeline?” It was the question echoed around the world when Lily Allen released West End Girl last fall. Madeline—introduced on the album’s fourth track “Tennis”—was immediately inducted into the harlot hall of fame, alongside Becky with the Good Hair and Jolene. West End Girl was Allen’s first album in seven years,…
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I Saw U: Talking Psych at Blood/Sucker, Handing Over Your Drink at A Pizza Mart, and Caring About Glass at Open Form
TJ’s biker with a sick bagyou checked out in front of me at the caphill TJ’s. i asked about your bike bag… i was too chicken to say i thought you were cute. can i try again? Was the drink actually too sweet??Were you flirting and I was too oblivious?? I’ve been haunted by these…
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Primetime Mines Comedy from the Sordid Series To Catch a Predator
Tall, blandly handsome Chris Hansen began as a TV reporter like any other. He cut his teeth on regional stories before hitting the big time when he joined NBC News as a correspondent before becoming a regular contributor to Dateline NBC. So far, so good, but run-of-the-mill reporters don’t find themselves the focus of high-profile…
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The Best Bang for Your Buck Events in Seattle This Weekend: Sept 25–27, 2026
It’s officially fall, and Seattle’s got a little bit of everything on the docket this weekend. Catch Hermanos Gutiérrez at KEXP’s Aquí y Ahora, celebrate two decades of DIY treasures at the Punk Rock Flea Market, lend a hand around town during Seattle Day of Service, and dip your toes into the world of arias…
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Slog AM: Money for Dow Constantine, Trump and Xi Do Nothing, and Vivian Says Goodbye to Seattle
I am leaving The Stranger. Before the keyboard warriors get too excited, there’s no palace intrigue here. I’m not ragequitting, fleeing, or resigning in protest. I even sat on the hiring committee for a new Editor in Chief, who I expect to be announced soon. I’m not even leaving the company. I’m transferring to The…
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I, Anonymous: I Was Just Like You
You laughed, loud and hard at me, as I exited my “low-income apartment complex” in Belltown. I heard you and called you out on it. You turned, mumbled some words about how it “wasn’t about you” and “I’m sorry,” but seriously, fuck you. I saw your Amazon badge, and I know how you people think.…
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Ticket Alert: Hans Zimmer, Ha*Ash, and More Seattle Events Going On Sale This Week
It’s officially fall! Cozy up with tickets to newly announced shows. Hans Zimmer—who you may know for his Grammy Award-winning scores to Dune and The Lion King—takes it to the next level on tour with his 19-piece band next spring. Latin pop duo Ha*Ash sings about love, sisterhood, and strength on their No Me Hablen…
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The Devil You Know
Kelly Bjork’s imagery has always centered around scenes of domesticity and intimacy. Their paintings feel familiar because they document the often-overlooked details of everyday life: the pleasing pattern of repeating tile, the warm grain of wood floorboards, the cozy, curated clutter of a living room shelf. These scenes are familiar because we have lived there. …
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