Friday, August 7, 2026

Seattle

PHOTOS: Erika Kirk’s Visit to Seattle Was Tame

Photography by Ryder Collins On July 24, Erika Kirk’s Make Heaven Crowded tour stopped in the Pacific Northwest, at the Kirkland branch of the Pursuit NW church. You’ve heard us talk about Pursuit before. They’re part of a Christian supremacist movement...

The Best Things To Do in Seattle This Month: August 2026

In the words of pop diva Zara Larsson, “Summer isn’t over yet.” There’s plenty of sun-soaked fun still to be had, and the August events calendar is bringing the heat. We’ve compiled the biggest events in live music, performance,...

Sawant’s Street Game Is Under Attack

Kshama Sawant, Seattle’s former socialist councilwoman running for the District 9 congressional seat Adam Smith has held for nearly 30 years, is not at all happy about the fake posters and mudslinging stickers popping up around town.  “I call them...

The Stranger’s Noise Complaint: Episode Three

Welcome to Noise Complaint, The Stranger‘s new audio and video music podcast featuring live performances right here at The Stranger HQ. Streamed live and released every other Friday, we invite a great band, musician, or wonderfully weird act to perform....

Israel Invited These Four Washington State Legislators on a Propaganda Tour Amid the Gaza Genocide 

Four Washington legislators who went on a 2025 tour of Israel paid for by the Israeli foreign ministry last September amid the Gaza genocide have in recent years pushed legislation in Olympia benefitting the Israeli government, including bills to...

Plant Problems

Everyone loves a little greenery. I’ve seen some great plant displays in yoga studios, coffee shops, and therapists’ offices all over Seattle. But why in the sweet grey city of rain do we not water our plants? I’m talking...

The Best Bang for Your Buck Events in Seattle This Weekend: July 31–Aug 2, 2026

Everybody’s working for the weekend—and we’ve finally made it, babyyy! Make the most of your free time at cheap and easy events from the Lake City Summer Festival to Flock Fiber Festival and from Ballard P-Patch’s 24th Annual Art...

Slog AM: Hamas Agrees to Disarm, Wilson Apologizes, and Tacoma ICE Facility May Release Detained Immigrants

Well, this is it. Today is Stranger editor Hannah Murphy Winter’s last day. I can’t just do Slog AM like it’s any other day! So yes, while I will highlight some of the morning’s most notable headlines, I also...

Chief Shon Barnes Resigns From Seattle Police Department

Well, Police Chief Shon Barnes is out for real now. Mayor Katie Wilson asked him to resign last night, and he accepted Thursday afternoon. And no, he was not in Chicago. Wilson appointed Deputy Chief Andre Sayles, who Barnes...

Ticket Alert: Tyla, Joy Oladokun, and More Seattle Events Going On Sale This Week

Alert the group chat—these shows are going on sale this week! After a busy summer performing at the World Cup and releasing her sophomore record, South African star Tyla takes her danceable fusion of amapiano and pop on the...
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