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The Stranger
19 days
The Old Broadway TheaterMarquee Should Be a Landmark
In February, news broke that McDonald’s had filed for a permit to spend $750,000 to turn the old Broadway Theater (once our most fashionable Rite Aid) into a fast food restaurant. We groaned a collective groan. McDonald’s doesn’t just move in. They turn storefronts into a wash of grays and blacks, with ever-growing golden arches. […] The post The Old Broadway TheaterMarquee Should Be a Landmark appeared first on The Stranger.
The Stranger
19 days
Stranger Suggests: Your Agenda This Week, May 18–24
MONDAY 5/18 Dry Cleaning (MUSIC) British band Dry Cleaning is known for frontperson Florence Shaw’s talk-sung vocals, plodding rhythms, and commentary on the mundanity of daily life. After crashing onto the post-punk scene with two critically acclaimed albums in 2021 and 2022, they played shows around the world and took a bit of a break […] The post Stranger Suggests: Your Agenda This Week, May 18–24 appeared first on The Stranger.
The Stranger
19 days
Slog AM: Another Dead Whale in Washington, The Christians Take DC, and Is The War On?
How are those US-Iran negotiations going? They’re stalled. After a Sunday call with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, President Donald Trump posted on social media: “For Iran, the Clock is Ticking, and they better get moving, FAST, or there won’t be anything left of them.” Monday, Iran’s foreign ministry said it had responded to the […] The post Slog AM: Another Dead Whale in Washington, The Christians Take DC, and Is The War On? appeared first on The Stranger.
Seattle Medium
19 days
City Councilmembers Set Timeline To Evaluate Future Of Regional Homelessness Authority
The Seattle City Council has approved a resolution to formally evaluate the King County Regional Homelessness Authority (KCRHA) following a forensic evaluation that identified significant financial and oversight concerns, a process that could lead to the agency's restructuring or dissolution.
Seattle Medium
19 days
Seattle Launches Public Restroom Pilot Ahead Of World Cup
Seattle has launched a pilot program to install four solar-powered public restrooms in Pioneer Square, a strategic initiative to enhance sanitation, accessibility, and the overall downtown experience. This effort precedes the FIFA Men's World Cup and aligns with broader city revitalization goals.
Seattle Medium
19 days
Meet The Spelman Seven Crossing The Stage As Valedictorians Together
Spelman College is set to graduate a record-breaking seven valedictorians this Sunday, a group collectively known as the 'Spelman Seven.' This achievement marks the largest number of valedictorians in the historically Black college's history, underscoring a significant celebration of Black excellence.
Seattle Medium
19 days
A 6-Year-Old Shot His Teacher In Class. Now The School’s Former Assistant Principal Goes On Trial
Former Richneck Elementary School assistant principal Ebony Parker is set to stand trial on eight felony child abuse charges, accused of ignoring warnings that a 6-year-old student brought a gun to school and subsequently shot his teacher in 2023.
Seattle Medium
19 days
Trump Drops Lawsuit Against IRS Amid Talks Of Establishing A $1.8 Billion Fund For Allies
President Donald Trump has withdrawn his $10 billion lawsuit against the Internal Revenue Service, signaling the administration's intention to establish a $1.8 billion fund. The lawsuit, filed by Trump and his sons, accused the IRS of an unauthorized leak of Trump's tax returns from his first presidency. The proposed fund aims to compensate individuals who allege unfair investigations by previous administrations.
Seattle Medium
19 days
Supreme Court Rejects Big Pharma Appeals Challenging Negotiated Drug Prices In Medicare
The U.S. Supreme Court has rejected a series of appeals from several of the nation's largest drugmakers, upholding a program that mandates price negotiations with Medicare for popular medications. This decision is poised to save taxpayers and the federal government billions of dollars.
Seattle Medium
19 days
Supreme Court Puts Off Fight Over Who Can Sue To Enforce What’s Left Of The Voting Rights Act
The Supreme Court has returned two pivotal Voting Rights Act cases to lower courts, deferring a definitive ruling on the ability of private citizens to bring lawsuits under the statute and leaving the already weakened landmark civil rights legislation in further uncertainty.
Seattle Medium
19 days
Brown’s Unfinished Promise
The landmark 1954 Brown v. Board of Education ruling established that separate educational facilities are inherently unequal. However, educational inequality remains deeply entrenched in American life, with schools serving Black students frequently experiencing staffing shortages, aging infrastructure, limited advanced courses, and more stringent disciplinary systems.
The Stranger
22 days
Our Regional Homelessness Authority Is in Deep Trouble
When an independent audit last month found that the King County Regional Homelessness Authority (KCRHA) was running a $45 million deficit, including $13 million in funds unaccounted for or overspent, the public outrage was palpable. The forensic evaluation was damning, describing KCRHA’s internal accounting processes as “weak” and lacking many basic cost controls. Local officials […] The post Our Regional Homelessness Authority Is in Deep Trouble appeared first on The Stranger.