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Meet ‘Jimothy,’ Seattle’s internet-famous raccoon

The tiny beast has been spotted twice in Ballard this summer and appears to be doing well, despite a likely congenital deformity, an animal expert said.

The Seattle City Council Didn’t Totally Screw Up Mayor Katie Wilson’s Biggest-Ever Seattle Transit Measure to Expand Bus Service in the City 

It took over three hours of debate in the Seattle City Council’s Select Committee on Seattle Transportation Benefit District, a slew of dumb amendments, a few good amendments, and sitting through Committee Chair Rob Saka’s tortured pronunciation of the word “machete,” but the Seattle Transit Measure (STM) is intact and headed to a full council […] The post The Seattle City Council Didn’t Totally Screw Up Mayor Katie Wilson’s Biggest-Ever Seattle Transit Measure to Expand Bus Service in the City  appeared first on The Stranger.

Ex-Yakima coroner pleads guilty to lying to police in corpse drug case

Jim Curtice resigned last year amid pressure from his criminal case, a recall attempt and other questions about his work, including his probe of a jail death.

Seattle sales tax hike to expand transit appears headed to ballot

The measure would last for a decade and solidify the reputation – and the reality – that city leaders are willing to seek tax increases to fund public projects.

SpaceX Starship Launch Aborted on the Pad at the last moment

SpaceX's next Starship flight is off indefinitely after a last-second abort on the pad.

Complaint accuses doctor involved in failed Tennessee execution of violating ethics

A Tennessee death row inmate's sister has filed a complaint against a doctor involved in his failed execution.

Natural gas supplies ‘not looking good’ for Southcentral Alaska this winter, Enstar says

Southcentral Alaska’s largest natural gas utility, Enstar, warns it might not have enough gas for this winter.

Ticket Alert: Thundercat, Michelle Branch, and More Seattle Events Going On Sale This Week

Get ready to rumble with tickets to these newly announced shows. Groovy genre-bending bassist Thundercat will come through Seattle to support his recent release, Distracted. Pop-rock singer-songwriter Michelle Branch has announced a new album and cross-country tour for the fall. Plus, Daily Show correspondent and former pro tennis player Michael Kosta brings his Big Dad […] The post Ticket Alert: Thundercat, Michelle Branch, and More Seattle Events Going On Sale This Week appeared first on The Stranger.

Mariners reset rotation with Bryce Miller opening home series vs. Giants

While the Mariners haven't announced how they will handle their six viable starters, the expectation is that all six will make one start out of the break.

Don’t Be a Drag 

My friend group and I attend drag shows and brunches year-round. For the most part, these shows are beautiful displays of queer art and joy, and are valued spaces for the Seattle queer community. In the past month, I have been to several shows where drunk straight people (yes, I’m assuming) had to be kicked out for […] The post Don’t Be a Drag  appeared first on The Stranger.

FIFA World Cup final and chance at $20K in store for Seattle couple

Marlie and Anthony Love, creators of the "Traveling While Black" series and TWB travel media brand, are going to the FIFA Men's World Cup as finalists in a nationwide business competition.