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Seattle Medium
18 days
Black Astronauts And Aerospace Pioneers Reflect On The Past And Future Of Space Travel
Artemis II's historic return from its mission around the moon was celebrated by a group of Black astronauts, engineers, and aerospace pioneers who discussed the cultural significance of the mission and the importance of inspiring the next generation to pursue careers in space exploration.
Seattle Medium
18 days
When the Supreme Court Gets The Facts Wrong, Democracy Pays The Price
The Supreme Court's recent decision in Louisiana v Callais, criticized for its reliance on false data and misleading reasoning, has prompted urgent calls for the Court and Congress to restore the overturned provisions of the Voting Rights Act and rectify the ruling's implications.
The Stranger
19 days
The Seattle Opera Hosted Its First Official Furry Night
Writing and photography by West Smith Furries are everywhere. That’s the biggest lesson I took away from attending my first furry convention earlier this year. Before that, I think I still carried some lazy stereotype in my head about the furry community being made up exclusively of Reddit-dwelling teenagers. Then I got there and met […] The post The Seattle Opera Hosted Its First Official Furry Night appeared first on The Stranger.
The Stranger
19 days
Suspect in Juniper Blessing Killing Charged with Murder
The King County prosecutor’s office charged Bellevue man Christopher Leahy with premeditated murder on Monday afternoon in the killing of transgender University of Washington student Juniper Blessing on May 10 in off-campus student housing. The premeditated murder charge, together with a sentencing enhancement for using a deadly weapon, means that, if convicted, Leahy faces between […] The post Suspect in Juniper Blessing Killing Charged with Murder appeared first on The Stranger.
The Stranger
19 days
Nilu Jenks Says She’s the Progressive in the District 5 City Council Race
It’s been ten years since Seattle adopted a district-based city council. And for almost that whole time, District 5, which spans Greenwood to Bitterlake and North Beach to Lake City, has been stuck with Councilmember Debora Juarez. After Juarez stepped down, former King County Superior Court judge Cathy Moore was elected in the 2023 conservative […] The post Nilu Jenks Says She’s the Progressive in the District 5 City Council Race appeared first on The Stranger.
The Stranger
19 days
The History of the Broadway Theater
Why did we do this? Read our case for making the marquee a landmark. The building itself, a wood-frame of average quality, is not special. But its green and cream interiors trimmed with silver must have seemed so to a Seattle Daily Times reporter in 1911, when 201 Broadway Avenue East was taking its first […] The post The History of the Broadway Theater appeared first on The Stranger.
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.