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The Stranger's morning news roundup. by Nathalie Graham ISRAEL RETALIATES, STRIKES IRAN: In a response to Iran's strike on Israel last weekend, which was in itself a response to an Israel atta...

https://www.thestranger.com/slog-am/2024/04/19/79475718/slog-am-israel-strikes-iran-everett-bikini-baristas-can-wear-bikinis-again-louisiana-cuts-lunch-breaks-for-child-workers

Plus, More Event News and Updates for April 18 by EverOut Staff Rap’s auto-tune auteur Future is coming to Seattle with Metro Boomin to support their second collaborative album, We Still Don...

https://everout.com/seattle/articles/ticket-alert-future-jon-batiste-and-more-seattle-events-going-on-sale-this-week/c5423/

Like dropping acid—you didn’t know what the trip would bring, but you knew some crazy shit was about to happen. by Brittne Lunniss Oneohtrix Point Never, the moniker of Daniel Lopatin, may ...

https://www.thestranger.com/music/2024/04/18/79474522/i-joined-a-cult-at-the-oneohtrix-point-never-show

Logan Guntzelman performs at Here-After Friday, April 19. by Dave Segal Stylistically, LA stand-up comedian/writer Logan Guntzelman is the anti-Jim Carrey, the polar opposite of Robin Williams...

https://www.thestranger.com/comedy/2024/04/18/79468634/the-anti-jim-carrey

The Stranger's morning news roundup. by Hannah Krieg WEATHER: Who’s trying to have a frozen margarita on a rooftop tonight? WHO? Okay, maybe not frozen, but with the sun in full view and temp...

https://www.thestranger.com/slog-am/2024/04/18/79474074/slog-am-city-council-keeps-red-tape-for-affordable-housing-construction-google-fires-28-protesting-workers-and-no-on-i-2117-campaign-la

An ingrate! by Anonymous My husband and I opened the doors of our home to you and your family. For years we were there for you. We gave you a job, helped you with your kids and your boyfriend. ...

https://www.thestranger.com/i-anonymous/2024/04/17/79472993/a-relative-relative

One really great thing to do every day of the week. by Audrey Vann WEDNESDAY 4/17   ONEOHTRIX POINT NEVER: AGAIN TOUR (MUSIC) Oneohtrix Point Never (aka Daniel Lopatin) is part of that el...

https://www.thestranger.com/stranger-suggests/2024/04/17/79472845/stranger-suggests-oneohtrix-point-never-record-store-day-sheer-mag-tessa-hulls-with-michelle-penaloza-and-jane-wong-the-peoples-joker

Oh, and Fred Durst pops up too. by Chase Hutchinson In a world where arts and culture is often devalued, there is truly nothing like going out to experience the transformative power of cinema a...

https://www.thestranger.com/film/2024/04/17/79472830/siff-unveils-full-2024-lineup

Best Seats Are the Cheap Seats by Rich Smith I did not know how Pacific Northwest Ballet could improve on its production of The Seasons' Canon, the ballet that took my head off when it premiere...

https://www.thestranger.com/dance/2024/04/17/79468879/the-seasons-canon-felt-like-a-religious-experience

The Stranger's morning news roundup. by Vivian McCall PRO-PALESTINE GOOGLE EMPLOYEES PROTEST THE COMPANY: Workers led sit-ins in Seattle and in other cities on Tuesday to stop Google Cloud CEO ...

https://www.thestranger.com/slog-am/2024/04/17/79472677/slog-am-alaska-airlines-grounded-all-of-its-flights-for-an-hour-seatac-charges-pro-palestine-protesters-state-declares-drought-in-most-of-w

Last night Matmos inflated a balloon into a hot mic, which is sexier than you'd think. by Dave Segal Influenced more by beetles than the Beatles, the Baltimore-based duo Matmos have been unde...

https://www.thestranger.com/music/2024/04/16/79470416/absurdity-slaps

Check out the full video of his remarks. by Rich Smith While speaking to a group of Pierce County Republicans in February of this year, Republican gubernatorial candidate Dave Reichert declared...

https://www.thestranger.com/elections-2024/2024/04/16/79471627/dave-reichert-to-pierce-county-republicans-marriage-is-between-a-man-and-a-woman

She knows all the secret spots to see the cherry blossom trees this season. by Megan Seling It was kind of by accident that Taha Ebrahimi wrote a book. Especially an illustrated one about trees...

https://www.thestranger.com/art-and-performance-spring-2024/2024/03/13/79425186/person-of-interest-taha-ebrahimi

The Stranger's morning news roundup. by Rich Smith PRO-PALESTINE PROTESTERS BLOCK SEA-TAC AIRPORT: At around 3 pm Monday, a group protesting the US-funded genocide in Gaza parked cars along the...

https://www.thestranger.com/slog-am/2024/04/16/79470039/slog-am-dozens-of-pro-palestine-protesters-arrested-for-blocking-sea-tac-airport-scotus-allows-idahos-gender-affirming-care-ban-to-take-eff

Chastity Belt, Record Store Day, and More Top Picks by EverOut Staff Clear your calendar: With events like Record Store Day 2024 and 4/20 festivities like 4/20's Eve Eve Comedy Show feat. Stoner...

https://everout.com/seattle/articles/the-top-36-events-in-seattle-this-week-apr-15-21-2024/c5421/

The Seattle Repertory Jazz Orchestra will perform “SRJO Plays Blues and the Abstract Truth” at Benaroya Hall Saturday, April 20, at 7:30 pm. by Charles Mudede Let’s begin with The Six Mil...

https://www.thestranger.com/art-and-performance-spring-2024/2024/03/13/79425176/better-stronger-faster

The Stranger's morning news roundup. by Nathalie Graham SPD HIRED COP KNOWING HIS "CHECKERED PAST:" The cop, Kevin Dave, who struck and killed 23-year-old pedestrian Jaahnavi Kandula last year ...

https://www.thestranger.com/slog-am/2024/04/15/79469695/slog-am-spd-cop-who-killed-pedestrian-had-checkered-past-trump-arrives-at-criminal-trial-iran-launches-missiles-at-israel

Asian Fusion Brunch, A Desert-Themed Pop-Up Bar, and An Upcoming Italian Restaurant by EverOut Staff This week, we're welcoming Coffeeholic 's new brunch spot M Cozy Fusion Cafe and the new dese...

https://everout.com/seattle/articles/this-week-in-seattle-food-news-asian-fusion-brunch-a-desert-themed-pop-up-bar-and-an-upcoming-italian-restaurant/c5420/

Did you see someone? Say something! by Anonymous ANTIQUARIAN CUTIE Talked to you at the 2023 Antiquarian Bookfair, my booth partner gave you my number but you never texted me. I still think a...

https://www.thestranger.com/i-saw-u/2024/04/12/79465679/i-saw-u-at-the-antiquarian-bookfair-winning-beanie-babies-at-lenys-and-taking-tequila-shots-in-ballard

Anastacia-Reneé, Sour Beer Day, and More Cheap & Easy Events Under $15 by EverOut Staff Take a break from doing your taxes and go have some thrifty fun this weekend. We've gathered all the best ...

https://everout.com/seattle/articles/the-best-bang-for-your-buck-events-in-seattle-this-weekend-apr-12-14-2024/c5418/

SPD Cop Fired for Creeping on Ex, Officer “Accidentally” Tases Someone, Hornets Attack the Police by Ashley Nerbovig Last week, the Seattle police union’s tentative collective bargaining ...

https://www.thestranger.com/bad-apples/2024/04/12/79464449/bad-apples

The Stranger's morning news roundup. by Nathalie Graham SUV DRIVES OVER TENTS: On Tuesday night, an Acura SUV drove onto the sidewalk downtown at Third Avenue and James Street and mowed down th...

https://www.thestranger.com/slog-am/2024/04/12/79465288/slog-am-more-camping-ban-beef-in-burien-suv-drives-over-tents-downtown-shohei-ohtanis-interpreter-allegedly-stole-16-million

Unleash the Kraken… Bar & Lounge! (Sorry, had to.) by Megan Seling Unleash the Kraken… Bar & Lounge! (Sorry, had to.) In March 2023 the beloved pirate-themed punk rock bar closed after mo...

https://www.thestranger.com/music/2024/04/11/79464545/the-kraken-bar-and-lounge-has-reopened

Sasha taqwšəblu LaPointe will be at Third Place Books Lake Forest Park Tuesday, April 16. by Adam Willems With just a handful of pages to go in Thunder Song , a series of essays from award-wi...

https://www.thestranger.com/art-and-performance-spring-2024/2024/03/13/79425141/queen-of-our-world

Plus, Fuerza Regida and More Event News and Updates for April 11 by Audrey Vann Go, get ur freak on—Missy Elliott will embark on her first-ever headline tour this summer with Ciara, Busta Rh...

https://everout.com/seattle/articles/ticket-alert-missy-elliott-aerosmith-and-more-seattle-events-going-on-sale-this-week/c5415/

If the owner of a doggy day care downtown doesn't concede to worker demands, they may soon go on strike, leaving potentially hundreds of dogs without care right as spring travel picks up. by Hann...

https://www.thestranger.com/news/2024/04/11/79463152/doggy-day-care-workers-bite-back-after-a-ruff-eight-months-at-the-bargaining-table

They're reducing libraries because they won't tax the rich. by Hannah Krieg This morning, the Seattle Public Library (SPL) announced 180 days of library closures from April 12 to June 2, addin...

https://www.thestranger.com/news/2024/04/11/79463199/the-seattle-public-library-announces-1500-hours-of-closures-in-the-next-eight-weeks

The Stranger's morning news roundup. by Hannah Krieg SEATTLE VIBES COMING IN STRONG: I hope you got a chance to bask in the sun yesterday because Seattleites will have no such opportunity today...

https://www.thestranger.com/slog-am/2024/04/11/79463859/slog-am-biden-backs-israel-against-iran-in-potential-regional-war-20-unions-tell-city-to-defend-gig-worker-minimum-wage-five-new-dog-parks

One really great thing to do every day of the week. by Adam Willems WEDNESDAY 4/10   DREAM TEMPLE (FOR OCTAVIA) (VISUAL ART) Artists Mia Imani and Mayola Tikaka call upon the extraordinar...

https://www.thestranger.com/stranger-suggests/2024/04/10/79462673/stranger-suggests-eliza-mclamb-sasha-taqsblu-lapointe-pizza-week-tina-fey-and-amy-poehler-restless-leg-tour-dream-temple-for-octavia

Instead of creating serious police alternatives that could save the City money and help alleviate staffing shortages at the department, the MOU outlines civilian roles that look more like persona...

https://www.thestranger.com/news/2024/04/10/79461996/proposed-contract-kills-any-hope-for-real-police-alternatives-in-seattle

Whoever you are, can you let my car die in peace? by Anonymous I drive a Geo Tracker, a car that resembles a squished Jeep or a Hot Wheel magically enlarged. Men–mostly named Kyle and Matt–...

https://www.thestranger.com/i-anonymous/2024/04/10/79461823/please-stop-calling-the-cops-on-my-geo-tracker

The Stranger's morning news roundup. by Rich Smith THEY'RE NOT GETTING THE MESSAGE: In a recent poll, only 26% of Washington voters agreed that "building more units of housing in my community w...

https://www.thestranger.com/slog-am/2024/04/10/79461749/slog-am-gun-sales-down-in-wa-another-boeing-whistleblower-emerges-poll-shows-the-message-on-more-housing-isnt-working

Why was Charles so right about this bad business in the first place? by Charles Mudede True, aerospace reporter Dominic Gates, didn't mention my name in his longish article "Boeing’s long fal...

https://www.thestranger.com/transportation/2024/04/09/79460588/seattle-times-admits-mudede-was-right-about-boeings-downfall

A new episode of the Savage Lovecast. by The Stranger A woman’s boyfriend wants her to play with his ass. But she doesn’t know where to begin. Fingers? Tongue? What should she do down there...

https://www.thestranger.com/sex/2024/04/09/79461622/what-should-i-do-down-there

The ability to amend the state constitution in a way that fixes so much broken nonsense is on the ballot. by Rich Smith The 2024 election cycle looks very good for Washington State Democrats. ...

https://www.thestranger.com/elections-2024/2024/04/09/79461043/washington-state-democrats-could-win-supermajorities-in-2024

The best new music to hit Dave Segal's inbox this week. by Dave Segal AMY AILEEN WOOD, “ROLLING STOPS” (COLORFIELD) I'm not in the habit of writing about Grammy-winning drummers, but Amy ...

https://www.thestranger.com/music/2024/04/09/79446061/rhythmic-magic-by-fiona-apples-drummer-amy-aileen-wood-and-eclectic-seattle-beatsmith-jp-lenon

The Stranger's morning news roundup. by Ashley Nerbovig MORNING! Everyone should expect a dreary weather day, with a chance of showers before 10 am, followed by a brief pause, and then another ...

https://www.thestranger.com/slog-am/2024/04/09/79461291/slog-am-republican-city-attorney-ann-davison-loses-in-court-full-tilt-ice-cream-scales-down-high-capacity-magazine-ban-ruled-unconstitution

Tina Fey & Amy Poehler, The Last Dinner Party, and More by EverOut Staff We may be in the full-blown chaos of Mercury retrograde, but don't let that stop you from getting out and about this week....

https://everout.com/seattle/articles/the-top-35-events-in-seattle-this-week-apr-8-14-2024/c5413/

Cherdonna & the Bearded Ladies will perform Threesome at Repair Revolution April 18–20 and April 25–27. by Nico Swenson I think there is one thing we can agree on—we love Cherdonna Shina...

https://www.thestranger.com/art-and-performance-spring-2024/2024/03/13/79425156/art-illness-and-auto-repair

The Stranger's morning news roundup. by Nathalie Graham BAD ECLIPSE WEATHER: Western Washington may be socked in by clouds when eclipse time rolls around starting at 10:29 am, peaking at 11:29...

https://www.thestranger.com/slog-am/2024/04/08/79460192/slog-am-its-eclipse-day-trump-talks-abortion-biden-to-announce-student-debt-relief

Mayor Bruce Harrell got rolled. by Ashley Nerbovig On Friday, the Seattle police union posted the tentative collective bargaining agreement it struck with the City earlier last week. The agreem...

https://www.thestranger.com/news/2024/04/05/79457408/in-new-police-union-contract-seattle-gives-cops-huge-pay-raises-but-gets-little-accountability-in-return

Island Vibes, Bagels, and Lebanese-Mexican Tacos by EverOut Staff This week, we're transporting ourselves to an island state of mind with the newly opened spots Easy Caribbean and Musubi Kai . P...

https://everout.com/seattle/articles/this-week-in-seattle-food-news-island-vibes-bagels-and-lebanese-mexican-tacos/c5410/

Monkey Man begins playing at theaters in wide release Fri April 5. by Dom Sinacola We go to the movies to watch people get hurt. There is no shame in this; human beings have a built-in urge to ...

https://www.thestranger.com/film/2024/04/05/79457286/dev-patels-directorial-debut-monkey-man-is-a-paean-to-visceral-movie-violence

I want to make this short. There is no need to make more noise about the matter than is necessary. by Charles Mudede I want to make this short. There is no need to make more noise about the mat...

https://www.thestranger.com/transportation/2024/04/05/79455915/seattles-new-right-wants-to-keep-cars-in-pike-place-market-its-old-right-wants-to-kick-people-out-of-the-city

We've got spots from Northgate to Kirkland to Burien and everywhere in between all slinging slices for just $4 and whole specialty pies for $25! by The Stranger's Promotions Department Here com...

https://www.thestranger.com/food-and-drink/2024/04/05/79457028/the-strangers-pizza-week-returns-april-15

Cutie Fest, Taco Libre, and More Cheap & Easy Events Under $15 by EverOut Staff We're back with another batch of cheap and cheerful events for your weekend, from Cutie Fest to Taco Libre Truck S...

https://everout.com/seattle/articles/the-best-bang-for-your-buck-events-in-seattle-this-weekend-apr-5-7-2024/c5411/

Investing in Art Programs Is Investing in the Success of Our Economy and Well-Being by Nicole Stankovic In January 2022, Washington State acknowledged the critical role of arts education by pas...

https://www.thestranger.com/guest-editorial/2024/04/05/79456205/washington-needs-dedicated-funding-for-arts-education

The Stranger's morning news roundup. by Nathalie Graham PRO-PALESTINE PROTESTERS LOCK IN AT THE HUB: A crowd of over 100 people rallied for SUPER UW's "All Out for Palestine" protest at the Uni...

https://www.thestranger.com/slog-am/2024/04/05/79456701/slog-am-lynnwood-light-rail-opens-in-august-loren-culp-in-trouble-for-calling-politicians-bitches-earthquake-shakes-nyc

Harrell Half-Asses Another Hugely Important Once-in-a-Decade Plan by Hannah Krieg On Thursday afternoon, Mayor Bruce Harrell released a draft of his eight-year, $1.35 billion transportation lev...

https://www.thestranger.com/news/2024/04/04/79456061/new-seattle-transportation-levy-just-dropped

Plus, Orville Peck and more event updates for April 4. by Audrey Vann Top 40 radio regulars Twenty One Pilots have announced their upcoming Clancy tour to support their upcoming album of the s...

https://everout.com/seattle/articles/ticket-alert-twenty-one-pilots-the-black-keys-and-more-seattle-events-going-on-sale-this-week/c5405/