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What to know about the Japanese-style scalp massages catching on in the US

Head spas, which offer scalp and face massages, are gaining popularity in the U.S. Hundreds of locations, especially in California and New York, now offer these services.

Massive Monkees’ Annual Breakdance Battle is a Hit. Next Year, It May Not Happen

New bar called Sea Rose opening on 24th Ave NW

A new venture called Sea Rose looks to be moving into a vacant space on 24th Ave NW. A liquor license application has been posted at 5903 24th Ave NW ... Read more

CEO of Paul Allen’s $3.1B science and tech fund steps down less than a year after launch

Dr. Lynda Stuart is departing as the first CEO of the Fund for Science and Technology, the foundation created under late Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen's instructions. The change comes amid broader shifts in the Allen philanthropic ecosystem, including the departures of top AI researchers from the Allen Institute for AI. Read More

Former Seahawks player and Huskies alum to oversee USA flag football for 2028 Olympics

In just two years, flag football (men’s and women’s) will make its way into the Summer Olympics for the first time. The man hired by USA Football to oversee operations will be familiar to at least Pacific Northwest football fans. Marcel Reece, the former Washington Huskies wide receiver turned All-Pro fullback, will have a big […]

A New Art Fair, and a Party in the Muses’ Lair

There’s a huge art party in an eight-story building downtown! Also, a new art fair! But first, let’s talk about Seattle Art Museum Workers United (SAMWU), the new union recently formed and announced last week. It represents over 100 employees from a range of departments (with the exception of security guards, who already have a […] The post A New Art Fair, and a Party in the Muses’ Lair appeared first on The Stranger.

Auburn-Federal Way area man charged for Seattle murder

A 20-year-old man from the Auburn-Federal Way area was charged with first-degree murder for an incident in Seattle after hours at a beer garden, where he is accused of shooting a man from behind.

Seattle Civilian Responder Team Chafes Under Police Guild Contract Restrictions

Seattle’s Community Assisted Response & Engagement (CARE) department is expanding, but it’s being blocked from doing its job by the conditions laid out in the new Seattle Police Officers Guild contract. CARE is looking to circumvent these obstacles.

How Stephen Colbert joked about Seattle, WA over the years

Stephen Colbert's last night behind the desk is Thursday. Here are the times during his decades on television that he joked about Seattle and its institutions.

BIZNOTE: CraftLab Seattle, founded here, is ‘returning’

By Macey Wurm Reporting for West Seattle Blog Looking to expand your creative hobbies without the barrier of purchasing all new materials? CraftLab Seattle, opening this fall in West Seattle, will provide a space for prospective creatives to get a taste, and potentially pick up a new craft. CraftLab has existed since 2022 as a […]

New York City residents will get a chance to purchase $50 World Cup tickets

Some lucky New York City residents will soon get a chance to snag cheap seats to this summer’s high-priced World Cup.

The Trump administration expands its use of AI in the hunt for healthcare fraud

The Department of Health and Human Services is boosting its use of artificial intelligence to monitor audits from federal grant recipients.