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Let Jimothy Live

It was clear what people were looking for when cars began to slow down on that Ballard street. No one yelled for him, but I knew. They were looking for Jimothy, the short-spined raccoon who took the internet by storm just last week.  But please, Seattle, leave Jimothy alone. Jimothy is for everyone, but do […] The post Let Jimothy Live appeared first on The Stranger.

WEST SEATTLE CRIME WATCH: Two vehicle break-ins, including U.S. Postal Service vehicle

Two vehicle break-ins reported this afternoon, one involving a U.S. Postal Service vehicle: USPS VEHICLE BROKEN INTO: David G reported seeing this in Gatewood, on 37th north of Thistle: Was on my way to pick up some lunch and I noticed a USPS jeep (I think it was a jeep) that appeared to have been […]

Pop Loser: RIP Jennifer Finch

Welcome back to Pop Loser! This week, we’ll honor L7 bassist Jennifer Finch, who passed on Saturday at the age of 59. I’ll explain the true meaning of Pop Loser, which I found at the Hilary Duff concert. Plus, stop what you’re doing right now and listen to La Roux’s new single.  Subscribe to Pop […] The post Pop Loser: RIP Jennifer Finch appeared first on The Stranger.

Mount Rainier climber killed, 3 injured after rockfall

Six climbers in two separate parties were caught in the rockfall at 11,600 feet around 3:30 a.m. Sunday.

Mariners end first homestand out of All-Star break with a dud of a loss to Reds

The Mariners stumbled to a 5-3 loss to the Reds on Wednesday, ending the first homestand after the All-Star break on a sour note.

Should Black Athletes Relocate to Seattle, a Leftist and Sports City?

Now that the World Cup is over, we have an opportunity to consider an important development that’s related to local and regional sports. Though many think of Seattle as bookish, it’s a huge sports city. Even without the Sonics, it still ranks at the top of the list as a home for professional teams.  So, […] The post Should Black Athletes Relocate to Seattle, a Leftist and Sports City? appeared first on The Stranger.

Judge questions difference between Hegseth’s testosterone policy and transgender care for troops

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s new initiative to test and treat troops for low testosterone is facing scrutiny from a federal judge.

South Seattle College to blast off into new world of Mars and Moon research

(Photo provided by Mars Society – research station in Utah) If and when people walk on Mars someday, South Seattle College (WSB sponsor) will have played a role in it, thanks to a new partnership explained in this announcement: South Seattle College (SSC) and The Mars Society, through its Seattle chapter, have signed a 10-year Memorandum of […]

Lynx quiet the Storm for second time this week, head into All-Star break

Lynx star Napheesa Collier made her season debut and had 24 points and 10 rebounds as Minnesota sent the Storm into the WNBA All-Star break with a 86-76 loss.

Photos: Seattle Mariners take on Cincinnati Reds

Mariners notebook: Reds’ Sal Stewart impressed by his childhood teammate Cole Young

Reds rookie Sal Stewart talked about being teammates with Cole Young as kids and what he's seen out of the Mariners' second baseman: 'We were young guns lightin' it up'

FOLLOWUP: Newest timeline for Glassyard Commons RV/tiny-house site in West Seattle

By Macey Wurm Reporting for West Seattle Blog More than six months after we broke the news about an RV lot/tiny-house village planned for 7201 2nd SW in southeast West Seattle, construction has yet to begin. We’ve been driving by the site looking for signs of impending construction; the photo above is what we saw […]