I Saw U: At Alki During Sunset, Riding the New 2 Line, and Talking About Seattle in Moab
Spring Edition Red Bull on the new 2 Line 4/16 You: fade, tan jacket, beverage. Me: Black cap with flowers. We snuck glances the whole ride. You got off at East Main – let’s get off somewhere else. Goldie @ Mermaid Lounge Figured you were apart of my friend’s birthday party, alas you were a…
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Once a Year, Seattle Center Becomes a Medical Clinic
Behind a partition at Seattle Center’s Exhibition Hall Seattle Center’s Exhibition Hall, dental drills wheezed. Couple Andrea and Xavier waited patiently on the other side. Touching her left cheek, Andrea said she’d felt pain in her mouth off and on for two years. She suspected a cavity. Her teeth throbbed when she ate sweets. She’s…
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The Best Bang for Your Buck Events in Seattle This Weekend: Apr 24–26, 2026
We’re putting you on to all the best things to do this weekend, with options from Seattle Independent Bookstore Day to the Ballard Makers Market & Bar Hop and from the Burke Museum’s Dino Fest to the Seattle REconomy Seedling Festival. Check out our top picks of the week for more ideas. FRIDAY LIVE MUSIC…
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Slog AM: Grandma Dressed Like a Penis Found Not Guilty, the Regional Homelessness Authority Is on the Chopping Block, and Tariff Refunds Are Coming, but Not for You
Good Morning! We’ve got more sunshine coming your way today. Highs in the 60s, perfect Outdoor Beverage Weather, and it’s expected to last all weekend. Go find a patio. But first, the news. “As Long as It Takes”: Iran says they won’t come to the table for peace talks until the US Navy lifts the…
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Ticket Alert: Karol G, Teddy Swims, and More Seattle Events Going On Sale This Week
Another week, another round of musicians fresh off Coachella appearances have announced new tours. Colombian superstar Karol G has announced a world tour—presale registration closes this Friday. Soulful singer Teddy Swims plans to embark on a North America arena tour. Plus, genre-bending artist Beck will “ride lonesome” to Woodinville this fall. Read on for details…
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The Long-Awaited Return of Electronic-Music Innovators Cabaret Voltaire
Anticipation to see British electronic-music pioneers Cabaret Voltaire perform has been building among some Americans for almost 50 years. Luckily for these diehards, the band—led by 71-year-old bassist/vocalist Stephen Mallinder—are touring North America for the final time this year, with a premiere Seattle date at the Moore on May 4. Coming together in British industrial…
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Slog AM: Kash Patel Is Investigating Journalists, the Regional Homelessness Authority Can’t Find $13 Million, and Condom Prices Are Going Up
Good Morning! If the sky is still grey while you’re reading this, just give it a sec. It’s expected to be one of those classic spring days where the cloud cover burns off and we have a beautiful, sunny 60-degree day by the afternoon. It’s the kind of weather that convinces tourists to move here…
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‘Drag Race’ Season 18 Finale: America’s Next Drag Superstar Is… Myki Meeks
Well folks, we’ve made it to the finale of RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 18. A new winner has been added to our pantheon of Drag Superstars. And Jane Don’t still managed to snatch a win. The Final Three The finale gave us recaps for our top three queens, Darlene Mitchell, Myki Meeks, and Nini Coco.…
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Savage Scavenge
My kids were sad to see me leave town for the weekend. As a stay-at-home mom, it was hard on me, too. To make it easier on everyone, despite being very pressed for time, I made them a rainbow treasure hunt, setting up a balloon and ribbon at eight points in the park across the…
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Who Are the Millionaires Suing to Stop Our New Millionaire’s Tax?
If you’re reading The Stranger, there is a good chance you will not owe any money to the state from Washington’s new millionaire’s tax. Passed as a priority by the Democratic majority of the Washington State Legislature during this year’s recent short session, the tax will be paid by less than one half of one…
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Slog AM: King County Council Wants John Wilson Out, Gerrymandering Sucks No Matter Who Benefits, and Bait Shop Needs a New Home
Happy Earth Day: It’s raining. I love to see it. The past few days of beautiful spring weather have been appreciated (I planted flowers!), but I am so happy to get some rain that will wash that thin layer of pollen off everything. Read the Room, John: Remember King County Assessor John Arthur Wilson? Last…
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Bait Shop Is Looking for a New Place
The popular Broadway bar Bait Shop is officially looking for a new home. There has been some talk about this possibility for a while because, over two years ago, the owners, Mike Leifur and Jonah Bergman, were informed by their landlord, Redside Properties, that the century-old building they’ve called home for over a decade would…
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