The Stranger, Seattle's Only Newspaper: Slog

Tickets are still available for $25! by Megan Seling Unfortunately, due to unforeseen circumstances, Sam Miller, our scheduled comedy headliner, will not be able to perform as originally planne...

https://www.thestranger.com/comedy/2024/05/03/79497509/derek-sheen-and-dewa-dorji-added-to-saturdays-undisputable-geniuses-of-comedy-show

Kedai Makan Expands to Belltown, Hey Bagel Is Coming, and Renee Erickson Announces Three Restaurants by EverOut Staff Welcome to May! The local food scene is abuzz with activity this week, as the...

https://everout.com/seattle/articles/this-week-in-seattle-food-news-kedai-makan-expands-to-belltown-hey-bagel-is-coming-and-renee-erickson-announces-three-restaurants/c5447/

I Will Miss Her Terribly by Charles Mudede The last time I saw Lesley Hazelton was around 7 pm on December 5, 2023. I remember the time and day because we and others were in Fremont celebrating...

https://www.thestranger.com/death/2024/05/03/79497298/seattle-based-author-lesley-hazelton-says-goodbye-to-the-world

See Dan Hurwitz Saturday, May 4 at the Egyptian. by Megan Seling On Saturday, May 4, some of the Pacific Northwest's funniest people will take the stage at the Egyptian Theatre as part of The S...

https://www.thestranger.com/comedy/2024/05/03/79497254/dan-hurwitz-is-an-undisputable-genius-of-comedy

The best new music to hit Dave Segal's inbox. by Dave Segal GLASS BEAMS, "SNAKE OIL" (NINJA TUNE) Unlike most musicians today, Melbourne, Australia trio Glass Beams understand the power of m...

https://www.thestranger.com/music/2024/05/03/79492545/glass-beams-mystical-funk-and-bobbyys-seductive-fusion

An interview with author Tony Sparks. by Adam Willems To Tony Sparks, author of Tent City, Seattle: Refusing Homelessness and Making a Home , the self-governing tent encampment Tent City 3 is a...

https://www.thestranger.com/books/2024/05/03/79494256/time-in-tent-city

Thank the stars that South Seattle is still represented by a council member who doesn't haunt us or have the putrefied ideas of a zombie. by Charles Mudede Let's go back to the critics of Ksham...

https://www.thestranger.com/city/2024/05/03/79495410/south-seattle-is-now-the-only-badass-neighborhood-in-seattle

Asian Pacific Islander Heritage Month Celebration, Fogón's Cinco de Mayo Block Party, and More Cheap & Easy Events Under $15 by EverOut Staff Whether you're putting the finishing touches on yo...

https://everout.com/seattle/articles/the-best-bang-for-your-buck-events-in-seattle-this-weekend-may-3-5-2024/c5443/

See Sam Miller Saturday, May 4 at the Egyptian. by Megan Seling On Saturday, May 4, some of the Pacific Northwest's funniest people will take the stage at the Egyptian Theatre as part of The St...

https://www.thestranger.com/comedy/2024/05/03/79496099/sam-miller-is-an-undisputable-genius-of-comedy

The Stranger's morning news round-up. by Nathalie Graham EVERGREEN STATE COLLEGE SAYS IT WILL DIVEST: Around a week after Evergreen students started their protest encampment, they will remove ...

https://www.thestranger.com/slog-am/2024/05/03/79496664/slog-am-second-boeing-whistleblower-dies-zebra-still-at-large-in-north-bend-paris-cleans-up-river-seine-for-swimming

See Bernice Larson Saturday, May 4 at the Egyptian. by Megan Seling On Saturday, May 4, some of the Pacific Northwest's funniest people will take the stage at the Egyptian Theatre as part of Th...

https://www.thestranger.com/comedy/2024/05/02/79495667/bernice-larson-is-an-undisputable-genius-of-comedy

See someone? Say something! by Anonymous I SAW U AT JULIA'S BAD GIRLS BRUNCH You were full of the electricity. You went on stage and were fire itself. You took a pic with me in it. I waved, y...

https://www.thestranger.com/i-saw-u/2024/05/02/79495408/i-saw-u-getting-onstage-at-bad-girls-brunch-rollerblading-at-lambert-house-chasing-your-dog-in-the-u-district

Plus, Pink and More Event Updates for May 2 by EverOut Staff The party’s not over! BILLIE EILISH is bringing her Hit Me Hard and Soft tour to the Climate Pledge Arena this winter. SLIPKNOT ...

https://everout.com/seattle/articles/ticket-alert-billie-eilish-slipknot-and-more-seattle-events-going-on-sale-this-week/c5441/

See Chris Mejia Saturday, May 4 at the Egyptian. by Megan Seling On Saturday, May 4, some of the Pacific Northwest's funniest people will take the stage at the Egyptian Theatre as part of The S...

https://www.thestranger.com/comedy/2024/05/02/79494237/chris-mejia-is-an-undisputable-genius-of-comedy

The Stranger's morning news roundup. by Hannah Krieg LESSON LEARNED: Earlier this week, Ashley called me out for being a “corporate shill” because I used Accuweather for my forecast instead...

https://www.thestranger.com/slog-am/2024/05/02/79495088/slog-am-former-bothell-city-council-member-suspected-of-murdering-20-year-old-woman-seattle-floats-contracting-with-private-prison-and-uw-g

Chief of Police Adrian Diaz must decide on the officer's discipline as soon as this week. by Ashley Nerbovig Seattle Police Chief Adrian Diaz must soon decide how to discipline Seattle Police O...

https://www.thestranger.com/cops/2024/05/02/79494412/investigation-finds-seattle-police-officer-violated-policy-by-using-racial-slur

See Kermet Apio Saturday, May 4 at the Egyptian. by Megan Seling On Saturday, May 4, some of the Pacific Northwest's funniest people will take the stage at the Egyptian Theatre as part of The S...

https://www.thestranger.com/comedy/2024/05/01/79492316/kermet-apio-is-an-undisputable-genius-of-comedy

Save a biker, run on the footpath. by Anonymous As we approach National Bike Month, I just want to issue a quick reminder to our car and pedestrian friends that they, too, must conduct themselv...

https://www.thestranger.com/i-anonymous/2024/05/01/79492633/bike-lanes-are-for-bikes

Seattle International Film Festival, Kathleen Hanna, and More by EverOut Staff Welcome to May, the homestretch of spring that brings with it a host of major local happenings, fun holidays, and ...

https://everout.com/seattle/articles/the-best-things-to-do-in-seattle-this-month-may-2024/c5439/

The Seattle City Council did some villain shit on Tuesday. by Hannah Krieg Not to vilify the Seattle City Council, but on Tuesday they did some villain shit when they voted 7-2 to reject the Co...

https://www.thestranger.com/city/2024/05/01/79493927/seattle-city-council-kills-affordable-housing-development-incentive-package

One really great thing to do every day of the week. by Audrey Vann WEDNESDAY 5/1   FAT HAM (THEATER) I can’t tell you everything I want to tell you about Fat Ham. Maybe that James Ijame...

https://www.thestranger.com/stranger-suggests/2024/05/01/79492693/stranger-suggests-fat-ham-radio-noise-collective-with-maria-thran-fogons-cinco-de-mayo-block-party-uncropped-with-tricia-romano

See Juno Men Saturday, May 4 at the Egyptian. by Megan Seling On Saturday, May 4, some of the Pacific Northwest's funniest people will take the stage at the Egyptian Theatre as part of The Stra...

https://www.thestranger.com/comedy/2024/05/01/79492906/juno-men-is-an-undisputable-genius-of-comedy

The Stranger's morning news roundup. by Vivian McCall SEATTLE CITY COUNCIL REJECTS MORE DENSE AFFORDABLE HOUSING: It would be cool if nonprofits and developers could build larger and taller bui...

https://www.thestranger.com/slog-am/2024/05/01/79493509/slog-am-city-council-rejects-affordable-housing-proposal-floridas-6-week-abortion-ban-kicks-in-cops-bust-protesters-at-columbia-university

This Beautiful Bev awaits in a warehouse down by the train tracks—if you can find it. by Meg van Huygen If you’re in Interbay on a Thursday or Friday evening, in the sidewalkless industrial...

https://www.thestranger.com/the-last-word/2024/04/30/79492572/the-meadow-on-the-runway-at-sennzafinne

Executive director Derek Edamura said the forum is not at risk of closing. by Vivian McCall Northwest Film Forum laid off nearly half of its employees yesterday. Executive director Derek Edam...

https://www.thestranger.com/film/2024/04/30/79492301/northwest-film-forum-laid-off-nearly-half-its-staff

See Monica Nevi Saturday, May 4 at the Egyptian. by Megan Seling On Saturday, May 4, some of the Pacific Northwest's funniest people will take the stage at the Egyptian Theatre as part of The ...

https://www.thestranger.com/comedy/2024/04/30/79492134/monica-nevi-is-an-undisputable-genius-of-comedy

The road to a constitutional majority runs through a district no Democrat has won this century. by Rich Smith Jim Mayhew is doing something no Democrat has done in recent memory: run to represe...

https://www.thestranger.com/elections-2024/2024/04/30/79490867/jim-mayhews-run-for-state-senate-may-give-democrats-what-they-need-to-change-the-state-constitution

The Stranger's morning news roundup. by Ashley Nerbovig GOOD MORNING. The weather forecast today comes from the National Weather Service, because I refuse to be a corporate shill like some . Ex...

https://www.thestranger.com/slog-am/2024/04/30/79491823/slog-am-tariq-yusuf-enters-city-council-race-mayor-proposes-expensive-spd-contract-columbia-university-students-barricade-themselves-inside

Lefty urbanists, this one's for you. by Hannah Krieg Position 8 City Council candidate Tariq Yusuf is an electric scooter-riding, cat-rearing tech bro, but don’t click out of this post! He ju...

https://www.thestranger.com/elections-2024/2024/04/30/79491392/techie-tariq-yusuf-announces-challenge-to-city-council-member-tanya-woo

It's the best science fiction series since Disney's 'Andor.' by Charles Mudede I will begin by admitting I have never played the video game Fallout. Indeed, I have not indulged in video games s...

https://www.thestranger.com/film/2024/04/29/79490755/five-theses-on-amazons-superb-television-series-fallout

See Andy Iwancio Saturday, May 4 at the Egyptian. by Megan Seling On Saturday, May 4, some of the Pacific Northwest's funniest people will take the stage at the Egyptian Theatre as part of The ...

https://www.thestranger.com/comedy/2024/04/29/79490742/andy-iwancio-is-an-undisputable-genius-of-comedy

Belltown Bloom, Margaret Cho, and More Top Picks by EverOut Staff This week is gonna be another wet one, but on the bright side, there are plenty of stellar events happening indoors. Plan your ...

https://everout.com/seattle/articles/the-top-38-events-in-seattle-this-week-apr-29-may-5-2024/c5436/

The BolaWrap’s failure serves as a good reminder that SPD spends a lot of money on dumb, often useless tools under the guise of innovating their public safety strategies. by Ashley Nerbovig I...

https://www.thestranger.com/cops/2024/04/29/79487000/the-rise-and-fall-of-the-bolawrap

One job should be enough. by Girmay Zahilay Throughout my childhood, my mom worked as a nursing assistant, earning close to minimum wage. Every day, she donned her scrubs, drove to the retireme...

https://www.thestranger.com/guest-editorial/2024/04/29/79473245/king-county-workers-deserve-a-fair-wage

The Stranger's morning news round-up. by Nathalie Graham RACING STRIPES: If you're in North Bend, please keep an eye out for a runaway zebra. Four zebras on the way to Montana escaped Sunday....

https://www.thestranger.com/slog-am/2024/04/29/79490414/slog-am-uw-pro-palestine-encampment-planned-for-today-trump-vp-favorite-killed-her-own-dog-florida-enacts-six-week-abortion-ban

A Southeast Asian Spot, A Bagel Shop, and A New Italian Restaurant by EverOut Staff The latest batch of openings includes a bagel shop, a Brian Clevenger-owned Italian spot, a modern Southeast As...

https://everout.com/seattle/articles/this-week-in-seattle-food-news-a-southeast-asian-spot-a-bagel-shop-and-a-new-italian-restaurant/c5438/

Low wages are generally bad for the economy. Here's why. by Charles Mudede If you are following Hannah Krieg , you will recognize the return of a regressive and debunked reading about wages: Wh...

https://www.thestranger.com/labor/2024/04/26/79486726/seattle-revives-the-bullshit-economics-of-low-wages

The best new music to hit Dave Segal's inbox this week. by Dave Segal LA LUZ, “STRANGE WORLD” (SUB POP)  I respected the dreamy surf rock that La Luz created in their early years, but w...

https://www.thestranger.com/music/2024/04/26/79483750/la-luzs-transcendent-shoegaze-and-blouseusas-psilocybin-fueled-aural-nightmare

“The thing I really want to avoid is doing poor health care for poor people." by Vivian McCall Seattle’s LGBTQ+ Center and Kelley-Ross Pharmacy have developed a new informed-consent gender-...

https://www.thestranger.com/queer/2024/04/26/79486682/seattles-lgbtq-center-and-kelley-ross-pharmacy-develop-new-gender-affirming-care-program

Workers are standing up to the council's assault on their wages and benefits. by Hannah Krieg On Thursday afternoon, a crowd of divided workers and lobbyists filled the Seattle City Council’s...

https://www.thestranger.com/news/2024/04/26/79486635/no-one-wants-to-repeal-the-gig-worker-minimum-wage-more-than-sara-nelson

Seattle Independent Bookstore Day, White Center Cambodian New Year Street Festival, and More Cheap & Easy Events Under $15 by EverOut Staff Don't know what you're doing this weekend? You will a...

https://everout.com/seattle/articles/the-best-bang-for-your-buck-events-in-seattle-this-weekend-apr-26-28-2024/c5433/

The Stranger's morning news roundup. by Nathalie Graham LOCAL UNIONS WILL RALLY TO SUPPORT GAZA: On Saturday, Pacific Northwest Labor Unions, which represent 150,000 workers, will rally outside...

https://www.thestranger.com/slog-am/2024/04/26/79486399/slog-am-women-employees-sue-spd-us-birth-rate-declines-forceful-police-response-at-campus-protests

Plus, Neil Young & Crazy Horse and More Event Updates for April 25 by EverOut Staff Friends and frequent collaborators Charli XCX & Troye Sivan are teaming up to make their fans sweat. Indie p...

https://everout.com/seattle/articles/ticket-alert-charli-xcx-troye-sivan-maggie-rogers-and-more-seattle-events-going-on-sale-this-week/c5431/

Let’s fucking mosh! by Kevin Diers There is no doubt in my mind that TeZATalks is destined for greatness. Decked out in ripped-up fishnets and The Crow-like face paint, she certainly stands o...

https://www.thestranger.com/art-and-performance-spring-2024/2024/03/13/79425179/person-of-interest-tezatalks

Council Member Maritza Rivera blames library closures on the City paying librarians too much money. by Hannah Krieg Today the Seattle City Council Libraries, Education, and Neighborhoods Commit...

https://www.thestranger.com/news/2024/04/25/79485474/council-member-maritza-rivera-blames-union-wages-and-e-books-for-library-closures

See someone? Say something! by Anonymous THE ART OF STOPPING TIME We chatted one Friday, Brooklyn St bus stop. You read The Art of Stopping Time, and give notes of appreciation to bus drivers...

https://www.thestranger.com/i-saw-u/2024/04/25/79485236/i-saw-u-reading-the-art-of-stopping-time-buying-strawberries-at-pcc-and-lookin-like-a-sexy-guy-fieri

If you’re ready to fight for our democracy, build our progressive movement, and organize for our future, please join us today. by Pramila Jayapal The other day—during our first 70-degree da...

https://www.thestranger.com/guest-editorial/2024/04/25/79484001/2024-is-a-fight-for-our-democracy

The Stranger's morning news roundup. by Hannah Krieg FIRST THINGS FIRST: Per popular request (one person asked me to do this), I will now be using Accuweather for any forecasts on Slog. Expect...

https://www.thestranger.com/slog-am/2024/04/25/79484520/slog-am-city-scrubs-language-from-pro-palestine-mural-youth-jail-holds-kids-three-times-longer-now-wa-gop-officially-opposes-democracy

One really great thing to do every day of the week. by Audrey Vann WEDNESDAY 4/24   HANIF ABDURRAQIB (BOOKS) Hanif Abdurraqib is the best friend I never met. Having spent years reading hi...

https://www.thestranger.com/stranger-suggests/2024/04/24/79482640/stranger-suggests-hanif-abdurraqib-acid-tongue-monet-x-change-jess-damuck-whispers-of-the-veiled-melody-nasim-moghadam-and-kiana-honarma

We conduct a chili crisp taste test to determine the best non-Momofuku alternatives. by Julianne Bell Celebrity chef David Chang, the founder of the famed Momofuku restaurant empire, inadverten...

https://www.thestranger.com/food-and-drink/2024/04/24/79483870/the-spice-must-flow