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Deaths on Washington roads drop again

In an encouraging sign for road safety, traffic deaths in Washington fell significantly for the second year in a row in 2025, according to state data released Tuesday.

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

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.

Hey, Are You Running in the Seattle Waterfront Marathon This Weekend? 

At the end of April, Seattle’s running community caught wind of a new marathon, the Seattle Waterfront Marathon set for this Sunday, May 24th. For a $100 registration fee, marathoners would take off from Genesee Park and run a 26.2 mile-loop along Lake Washington Boulevard and finish in Seward Park. It sounds great if you’re […] The post Hey, Are You Running in the Seattle Waterfront Marathon This Weekend?  appeared first on The Stranger.

Slog AM: Jan 6 Cops Sue the DOJ, Harrell Has a New Job, and Trump Ogles Graduating Coast Guard Cadets

Good morning! It’s beautiful and sunny as I write this, and theoretically it’s supposed to stay that way. We’ve got one of those not-a-cloud-in-the-sky forecasts. But, in spring in Seattle, reporting a weather prediction feels a little bit like reading tarot cards. It’s fun, maybe it shapes how you spend your day, but it’s really […] The post Slog AM: Jan 6 Cops Sue the DOJ, Harrell Has a New Job, and Trump Ogles Graduating Coast Guard Cadets appeared first on The Stranger.

I Smell Something in the Air…It Smells Like the KEXP BBQ

Cue Wendy Rene’s “Bar-B-Q”! Last year KEXP revived its beloved summer tradition after a 13-year hiatus, and it looks like it’s here to stay, with a lineup good enough to compete with Bumbershoot and Capitol Hill Block Party. The lineup this year is short but sweet: garage-rock revivalist Ty Segall, English indie-folk artist Arlo Parks, […] The post I Smell Something in the Air…It Smells Like the KEXP BBQ appeared first on The Stranger.

COLUMN | In a Time of Mass Anti-Trans Legislation, Washington's Trans Community Refuses to Disappear

Over the past five years, our country has witnessed a systemic attack on the rights of trans people, writes Reagan E. J. Jackson, who asked trans folks how this is impacting their daily lives.

Judge Dismisses Charges Against Former School Official In Case Of 6-Year-Old Who Shot Teacher

A Virginia circuit court judge has dismissed criminal charges against Ebony Parker, a former elementary school assistant principal, in a case linked to a 6-year-old boy who shot his teacher in January 2023. The judge's ruling determined that the allegations against Parker did not constitute a crime.

Micro-Cations With The Family: Short Trips, Big Rewards

Micro-cations, brief family excursions typically spanning 24 to 48 hours, are gaining recognition as an effective method for families to cultivate lasting memories and strengthen relationships. This approach mitigates the stress associated with extended travel by advocating for a singular primary activity and encouraging spontaneous exploration.

Star Baby

Baby Gorilla, born May 18, 2026, at 5:50 a.m. at the Woodland Park Zoo It’s an especially busy week, but when Megan challenged me to do the Woodland Park Zoo’s baby gorilla’s astrological chart yesterday morning in Slog AM, what was I supposed to do? Not drop everything to quickly do amateur astrology for a […] The post Star Baby appeared first on The Stranger.

Netflix To Launch Its First Daily Live Show With ‘The Breakfast Club’

Netflix will stream "The Breakfast Club," the influential iHeartMedia morning show co-hosted by Charlamagne Tha God, DJ Envy, and Jess Hilarious, live every weekday starting June 1, marking the streaming giant's first daily live program.