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‘Thank you, Football’ – Russell Wilson announces his retirement

The best quarterback in Seattle Seahawks history is hanging up the cleats and ready for life as an NFL analyst. Russell Wilson announced his retirement after 14 seasons, of which his first 10 were with the Seahawks. Here’s his self-narrated retirement video, taking him throughout his football and life journey, for which he’s “forever grateful.” […]

Union Workers at Acclaimed Restaurant the Walrus and the Carpenter Are Ready to Strike

On Tuesday afternoon, unionized workers at the Walrus and the Carpenter held a strike authorization vote in the sweltering Ballard sun minutes before the acclaimed oyster-centric spot opened for service. Eighteen of 20 union members voted to authorize a strike (with two not voting), so leadership will be able to call a work stoppage if […] The post Union Workers at Acclaimed Restaurant the Walrus and the Carpenter Are Ready to Strike appeared first on The Stranger.

I, Anonymous

Dear neighbor, I pass by you a couple times a week, me walking my dog, you grooving to what must be awesome tunes in your earbuds and smoking a joint on the sidewalk across from our “smoke-free” apartment campus. You look so happy and in-the-moment, you dance like you feel the music in your bone […] The post I, Anonymous appeared first on The Stranger.

Read All About It!

This week, the Society for Professional Journalists announced the winners of their Northwest Excellence in Journalism Awards. The Stranger won eight awards, including first place in Personal Profile (“The Making of Katie Wilson”), Graphics and Illustration (“Keep Digging”), Photo Essay (“Skateboards Only”), and Editorial and Commentary (“It’s All About the Dick”). This is also (probably) […] The post Read All About It! appeared first on The Stranger.

With $12M second fund, fintech startup aims to pump more cash into climate entrepreneurs

Enduring Planet, a fintech company with Pacific Northwest roots, on Wednesday announced it has closed its second fund at more… Read More

Ag tech startup wins top prize as UW’s Dempsey competition awards $92,500 across finalists

The ag tech startup BioBead won the $25,000 grand prize at the University of Washington's 29th annual Dempsey Startup Competition for its biodegradable soil-health pellets, leading a record-breaking field of student entrepreneurs. Read More

‘Biometrics for things’: Alitheon raises $8M to expand its optical AI tech to ID physical objects

The Bellevue startup's funding will accelerate its FeaturePrint technology, which uses optical AI to create a unique digital "fingerprint" for physical objects — no barcodes, tags, or labels required. Read More

Slog AM: Wilson Introduces New Tax to Support Buses, the Torrent Sign Alex Carpenter, and Someone Drove a Car onto a Light Rail Platform

Phew! We made it through yesterday’s heat wave, and today is much cooler, with a cozy overcast and a high of 69. (Don’t say it.) What else does this morning bring? News! Good news, bad news, and news about pigeon livers. Wilson Wants You to Ride the Bus: Yesterday, Mayor Katie Wilson announced she is […] The post Slog AM: Wilson Introduces New Tax to Support Buses, the Torrent Sign Alex Carpenter, and Someone Drove a Car onto a Light Rail Platform appeared first on The Stranger.

Amazon knocks Walmart from the top spot on Fortune 500 for the first time in 13 years

Amazon surpassed $700 billion in revenue in 2025 with a 12% year-over-year jump. Just over 20 years ago, the company made its debut on the list at No. 492. Read More

Seahawks UDFA Marvin Jones Jr. arrives with questions — and intriguing traits

Few NFL organizations invest in player development quite like the Seattle Seahawks. Over the years, John Schneider and the Seahawks’ personnel department have built roster depth not only through premium draft picks, but by consistently finding value in places where most teams stop looking. In a league increasingly dependent on identifying and developing raw talent, […]

Seahawks Reacts Survey: Does Myles Garrett to the Rams hurt your confidence in a Super Bowl repeat?

Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NFL. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Seahawks fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. Hey! We haven’t done one of these in awhile. It’s time for a special edition of […]