Slog AM: Trump Dodges Literal and Legal Bullets, Biden Speaks, and Rare Whale Washes Up - Seattle news - NewsLocker (2024)

The Stranger's morning news roundup.by Nathalie GrahamSo, uh, slow news weekend, huh?Sigh. Just kidding.An assassination attempt on former PresidentTrumpoccurred at a campaign rally in Pennsylvania on Saturday afternoon. A shooter on a rooftop 400 feet from the platform where Trump spoke took aim with an AR-style rifle (are we ready to ban these yet, Republicans?) and fired off multiple shots. One bullet grazed the upper part of Trump's ear as he turned his head away from the c

The Stranger Endorses Gerry Pollet

Vote Pollet for LD No. 46, Rep. Position No. 1by Stranger Election Control BoardWriting an endorsem*nt for State House Rep. Gerry Pollet feels a little bit like living in that meme where an army dude kneels in front of someone’s bed, shielding them from missiles as they sleep. We are the army dude putting our young, hot bodies on the line to protect a sleepy, 12-year incumbent, but not for no reason.

The Best Bang for Your Buck Events in Seattle This Weekend: July 19–21, 2024

Alki Art Fair, Seafair Indian Days Powwow, and More Cheap & Easy Events Under $15by EverOut StaffDon't let your weekend go to waste. We're beckoning you out of the house with cheap and easy events from the Alki Art Fair to the Seafair Indian Days Powwow and from the Chinatown Seafair Parade to the Seattle Latinx Pride Festival. For more ideas, check out our guide to the top events of the week.
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NWSL x LIGA MX Femenil Summer Cup
You don't have to be a fan of wome

The Writing Is on the Wall for Seattle's Empty Office Buildings

If we turn to a future that's not far from now, we can see why the top capitalists of society are aggressively pushing for Donald Trump's return to the White House. He is likely to do little or nothing about the growing crisis in the CRE market.by Charles MudedeDespite all of the promising talk about transforming commercial buildings into residential ones (a win-win), this sector is likely to crash (a win-lose) some time next year. If you pay attention to the way things are heading politically,

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Slog AM: Global Tech Outage f*cks Up Everything, UN Court Rules Israeli Occupation Illegal, Biden Is Still in the Race

The Stranger's morning news roundup.by Nathalie GrahamBoy, slow news week, huh?Hahahhaha. Strap in.Windows update from hell: While you were sleeping, a global technology outage grounded flights, knocked banks and hospitals offline, and quieted media outlets. The Milan stock exchange couldn't compile stocks for an hour. Australia's news anchors couldn't broadcast due to "blue screens of death." Surgeries are stalled in Germany. Olympic uniforms can't make it to Paris. In the US, Unite

Mayor Bruce Harrell and Denny Blaine Donor Texted about the “Problem of Nudity” at Nude Beach

Ultimately, after pushback from the LGBTQ community and an impassioned public meeting, the mayor and city killed the plan on December 8, 2023.by Vivian McCallNewly obtained text messages that Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell sent from his personal cell phone to millionaire philanthropist Stuart Sloan reveal that both men share a mutual “disgust” for the “nudity” at Denny Blaine Park, a long-time queer nude beach.In the texts, Sloan described the beach as attracting a &ld

Ticket Alert: Don Toliver, Santigold, and More Seattle Events Going On Sale This Week

Plus, More Event Updates for July 18by EverOut StaffBillboard charting rapper Don Toliver will embark on his Psycho tour, his biggest headline tour to date, this fall. Genre-defying gem Santigold will stop in Seattle to support her 2022 album, Spirituals. Plus, set a reminder: tickets for bedroom pop singer-songwriter Clairo are going on sale next week. Read on for details on those and other newly announced events.
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The Crocodile (Fri Aug 30)
Alan Sparhawk's

A Major EDM Club Opens on Minor Avenue

VICE Seattle Promises Michelin Star Nightlife Actionby Dave Segal"It's probably a good thing you're wearing a mask," Guy Godefroy tells me as we walk through the main room of the ambitious new Capitol Hill nightclub, VICE Seattle, which is saturated with construction dust. Four days before VICE's July 19 red carpet grand opening, workers are furiously grinding, sawing, drilling, and hammering. Consequently, we had to conduct the interview in a remote, concrete-walled stairwell.
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The Stranger Endorses Tana Senn

Vote Senn for LD No. 41, Rep. Position No. 1by Stranger Election Control BoardFor someone who represents Mercer Island, State House Representative Tana Senn isn’t so bad. She sponsored and passed a bill to allow the Washington State Patrol to actually destroy the guns they confiscate, ending the State’s role as a gun dealer. On housing issues, she voted for rent stabilization and supports a 7% cap on rent increases. She also passed funding for electric school buses, which she highlig

The Stranger Endorses Maria Cantwell

Vote Cantwell for United States Senatorby Stranger Election Control BoardWashington desperately needs to replace our US Senators, who have been in office for a combined 54 years, but, alas, no viable progressive challengers have stepped up to the plate. So, just as we were stuck with Senator Patty Murray in 2022, we’re stuck with Senator Maria Cantwell in 2024.

I Saw U: Playing Pool at Sloop Tavern, Wearing KN95s at the Black Lodge, and Rocking a Brown Bassoon

See someone? Say something!by Anonymoustattooed pool babe
girl at sloop tavern a few weeks ago, you were playing pool and asked me what game i was playing (betrayal at house on the hill)! meet me for a drink?Message on a Lid
Bubs, Thought I’d listen to you this time. Will be at bus stop waiting. See you soon.
7/5 Black Lodge, Black KN95s
You 2 were wearing kn95s by me @ 7/5 Blind Girls show. I had an N95. I was too shy to talk w/ both of you, but I hope I’ll see you @ another show?i

Where to Find Chilled Noodles in Seattle for Summer 2024

Soba, Naengmyeon, and Moreby EverOut StaffAs the mercury continues to leap up the thermostat this summer, it's definitely way too hot for warm food. One surefire way to cool down: a refreshing repast of chilled noodles. We've compiled this list of cold, craveable dishes for your consideration, including chewy udon, dipping-style ramen, handmade soba, and icy naengmyeon. For more ideas, check out our food and drink guide.
Azuki
This Japanese gem tucked away in Madison Valley is one of the city's

Slog AM: JOEVID-19, Fight for $15 in Jeopardy, Cop Fired over Vile Comments about Woman Killed by Another Cop

The Stranger's morning news roundup.by Hannah KriegAnother sunny day: Good morning, Seattle! Do we even need to check the weather at this point? You know the drill. Clear, sunny skies, and temperatures in the high 70s and low 80s. Same goes for tomorrow and the rest of the weekend!
JOEVID-19: President Joe Biden tested positive for COVID-19 yesterday because we cannot go a single day in this country without hitting play on the circus music. This comes hours after Biden said he would drop out of

MAGA Magnolia

I want my peace of mind back.by AnonymousI can still remember the sound of your old pick-up truck as it struggled to go up the hill on Dravus Street in Magnolia. I was walking my dog before his bed time when one of your friends turned on the high beams. I could hear the truck slowing down, and I remember a shiver down my spine as I thought, “Something bad is about to happen."Before I could even react, you had slowed to a crawl next to me. I can still remember how your voice was filled with

Realtor PAC Spends $60,000 on Council Member Tanya Woo’s Campaign

Here We Go Againby Hannah KriegAnd so it begins. With the primary election weeks away, outside conservative interests started throwing cash at the 2024 race for the citywide city council seat. Big business won all but one seat on the council in 2023 because they outspent the labor lobby five fold. If labor wants more representatives in City Hall, then they may not want to take such a hands-off approach this go-round.
Washington Realtors Political Action Committee (WRPAC) spent $60,000 on a

Stranger Suggests: Hiatus Kaiyote and Digable Planets, Capitol Hill Block Party, Longlegs in 35mm, ML Buch, and as Much Soft Serve as You Can Eat

One really great thing to do every day of the week!by Audrey VannWEDNESDAY 7/17
Hiatus Kaiyote and Digable Planets
(MUSIC) Aussie jazz-funk ensemble Hiatus Kaiyote will take to Remlinger Farms in support of their fourth album, Love Heart Cheat Code, which embraces spontaneity with improvised tracks like "Sparkle Tape Break Up" and "And We Go Gentle." However, the show’s real draw is that Digable Planets, the greatest hip-hop group of all time (in my opinion) is opening. The tri

The Acolyte Might Be Woke, but the Force Is Not

There is one conservative thing about the Star Wars universe.by Charles MudedeMy favorite alt-right reading of Disney's The Acolyte is found, of course, on Reddit. Its title: "Woke, Wobbly and Steeped in Feminism." Its substance: The new Star Wars show is way too Black, doesn't have enough white people, has no white males of note, and the white women who are Jedis "appear like they are all lesbians." As if this were not enough, the key planet in the series is run by a lesbian community. A Black

Slog AM: Seattle Too Expensive for Artists, Democrats Perfect the Art of Losing an Election, the RNC Continues

The Stranger's morning news roundup.by Vivian McCallThe one way Seattle is actually dying: The Seattle Times asked 647 artists how much they make, and they confirmed what has become obvious: this city is too expensive for them. The paper’s survey found even the region’s most successful visual artists, writers, filmmakers, and other creatives can’t keep pace with the rising cost of living. Of the 611 artists who shared their income with the Times, 62% made less than $50,000, and

Into the Soil

An interview with Yakima-born author Noé Álvarez.by Adam WillemsIt’s hard to categorize Accordion Eulogies by Noé Álvarez in genre-stable terms. Wisps of memoir, musical theory, travelog, political treatise, and dirge combine to spawn a searing commentary on neglect and healing and belonging. Immersive beyond words, it’s even got a playlist to accompany its punchy prose.
At its core, Álvarez’s second book is about a haunting absence. His

Public Defenders Pull Out of Talks after Mayor Reportedly Ignores Concerns over Jail Contract

Contracting with SCORE would allow SPD officers to work around the King County Jail’s booking restrictions and book low-level offenders, likely those charged with nonviolent misdemeanors.by Hannah KriegOn Friday, Department of Public Defense Director Anita Khandelwal sent a letter to Mayor Bruce Harrell’s office announcing her withdrawal from the ongoing, behind-the-scenes stakeholdering process surrounding a possible contract between the City of Seattle and the regional South

One-Third of the City Council May Not Be Able to Vote on Renters’ Rights

Should these council members have to recuse themselves from voting on future legislation, tenant advocates would have to convince fewer council members to break with Nelson in order to protect the rights of renters.by Hannah KriegSeattle City Council President Sara Nelson seems poised to wield the new conservative majority to claw back tenant protections, but she might not have as strong of an army as it seems. Council Members Maritza Rivera, Tanya Woo, and Joy Hollingsworth potentially carry co

Slog AM: Stranger Endorsem*nts Drop, City Light Rate Hikes Coming, Trump Picks JD Vance as VP

The Stranger's morning news roundup.by Rich SmithThe Stranger's primary election endorsem*nts have dropped:After months of grilling candidates, yelling at the ones who refused to show up, scrutinizing public and private statements, and bickering with ourselves over who to endorse, the Stranger Election Control Board's picks for the August, 6, 2024 primary election are here. King County Elections will start mailing ballots on Thursday, so yours should be in your mailbox by Monday. Until the

Don't Sleep on Stand-up Comedian Joe Pera

Joe Pera performs at Moore Theatre July 21.by Dave SegalJoe Pera is the ace knuckleball pitcher of comedy. The Buffalo-born comedian's jokes come at you slowly and unpredictably; while they may initially seem underwhelming compared to those of high-velocity comics, they invariably wind up in the strike zone and make you shake your head in disbelief and amusem*nt at their off-kilter trajectory and the revelatory thud they make in the catcher's mitt of your mind. His deadpan, okey-dokey delivery b

Sharks, Bubbles, Saxophones, and Carly Rae Jepsen

Here's everything we loved at Day In Day Out 2024.by Brittne LunnissDay In Day Out Festival took over the Seattle Center this weekend with performances by Carly Rae Jepsen, Bleachers, Mannequin puss*, Peach Pit, Suki Waterhouse, and so many more. We'll be sharing lots of coverage from the event on our Instagram throughout the week—including video of some performances!—so be sure to follow along there. For now, here are a bunch of photos—and some words about a couple of our favo

Soft Serve Showdown

Taste your way through Seattle's most twisted ice cream offerings.by Julianne BellAccording to a heat stress-induced Google search on a recent 87-degree day, there are more than 25 places to get good soft serve in Seattle. Making decisions even more difficult, many shops are doing their damnedest to put their distinctive, ahem, twist on the treat.
Matcha Man in Georgetown is the go-to for build-your-own taiyaki cones. Fill the base of their freshly baked, fish-shaped sweet waffle with red

The Top 40 Events in Seattle This Week: July 15–21, 2024

Capitol Hill Block Party, Tasting Notes with Chef J. Kenji Lopez-Alt, and Moreby EverOut StaffHey, Seattle! An exciting week lies ahead, and we're here to guide you through it with standout event picks from Capitol Hill Block Party to The Roots and from Tasting Notes with Chef J. Kenji Lopez-Alt to the kick-off match of the NWSL x LIGA MX Femenil Summer Cup.
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Dengue Fever
Los Angeles-based ensemble Dengue Fever draws inspiration from Cambodian pop music, '60s psychedelic, and su

Have You Seen Sadako Sasaki?

Someone apparently cut off "Sadako and the Thousand Cranes" at her ankles, leaving only her disembodied feet in Peace Park.by Hannah KriegQuakers from University Friends Meeting ask that Seattleites keep an eye out for a life-size statue of Sadako Sasaki that went missing from her home in Peace Park last night. Someone apparently cut off the statue at her ankles, leaving only her disembodied feet at the park.The statue, known as Sadako and the Thousand Cranes, depicts a young Japanese girl

Mayor Harrell's Plan to Convert Office Buildings into Apartments Is a Big Distraction

Our supposedly broke city wants to throw money at developers to make even more unaffordable apartments.by Charles MudedeOn Tuesday, the city council unanimously approved Bruce Harrell's big plan to encourage developers to convert empty office buildings into apartments. There are, of course, more rational ways to deal with Seattle's housing crisis, which has less to do with supply, and more to do with what the urban geographer David Harvey calls "accumulation by dispossession." But a consistently

The Best Bang for Your Buck Events in Seattle This Weekend: July 12–14, 2024

Ballard SeafoodFest,West Seattle Summer Fest, and More Cheap & Easy Events Under $15by EverOut StaffThis July weekend, sunny weather and enticing events from West Seattle Summer Fest to Ballard SeafoodFest and from Hot Off the Press Book Fair toSeeking Cultura Mexican Filipino Tianguis Block Party are sure to draw you out of the house. Read on for more promising options, and for more ideas, check out our guide to this week's top events.
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Center City Cinema
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Meddling in the Middle Ages with the Society for Creative Anachronism

Anyone is welcome so long as they stick to the rules: Keep it pre-17th century.by Nathalie GrahamFremont’s KapKa Cooperative Elementary School smelled of rubber, stale sweat, and nostalgia. The smack of duct-tape-wrapped rattan swords on real steel armor reverberated across the room. Fighters thrust swords and sidestepped blows across faded three-point lines.
Every Monday in this gym, fencers, fighters, and rapier-wielders gather for combat practice. On different Mondays, dancers lea