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

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

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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

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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

Seattle City Council Puts Renter Protections in Its Sights

If they come for renters' rights, they'll draw lefty wrath yet again.by Hannah KriegAt a committee meeting with affordable housing landlords on Wednesday, Council President Sara Nelson said she wanted to “examine” Seattle’s renter protections. The plain English translation of that politician-speak could mean reworks, rollbacks, or repeals to nominal working-class victories won by previous councils, such as the recent $10 cap on rental late fees, the First-in-Time ordinance, the

The Stranger's morning news roundup.by Nathalie GrahamAT&T's big leak:Bad news, AT&T customers and probably anyone who's texted or called AT&T customers, a big, fat data leak in 2022 exposed all call and text message records of anyone using their network between May 1, 2022 and October 31, 2022. That's likely 110 million people. AT&T says the leak does not contain any of the content in these texts or calls. The cellular provider found out about this leak in April while they

Michael Shrieve's Otherworldly Drums of Compassion and Thinking Fellers Union Local 282's Hallucinatory Rock

The best new music to hit Dave Segal's inbox.by Dave SegalMichael Shrieve, "The Fierce Energy of Love" (7d Media)
Seattle's been home to a musical legend for decades: former Santana drummer Michael Shrieve. Out of the limelight that bathed his peak years slapping skins on eight albums with Latin-rock superstars Santana (1969-1974) and after sessions with German synth guru Klaus Schulze, Japanese percussionist Stomu Yamsh'ta's Go, ambient luminary Steve Roach, and a stint with American space-rock

Ticket Alert: Luke Combs, Sixpence None The Richer, and More Seattle Events Going On Sale This Week

Plus, Luis Fonsi and More Event Updates for July 11by EverOut StaffCountry superstar Luke Combs will take a fast car to Washington this fall for a two-night stint at the Gorge. Dreamy alt-rock band Sixpence None The Richer has announced their first tour in over 20 years. Plus, Latin pop phenom Luis Fonsi has added a local stop to his 25 Años Tour. Read on for details on those and other newly announced events, plus some news you can use.
ON SALE FRIDAY, JULY 12
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Champagne Drip
Neptune

I Saw U: Ordering Pu-ehr Tea at Victrola, Taking My Picture at Linda's, Wearing Black and Gold at Monkey Loft

See someone? Say something!by AnonymousStinky climber
You were climbing at VW and you kept on talking about how you stink so much. We joked about BO as we were both leaving. Let’s be stinky together?Photo at Lindas
I asked you to take a photo of me and friends at Lindas on saturday. I was laughing in the 2nd pic bc your cute face genuinely caught me off guard!
Pu Erh bae
I was the tall blonde barista at Victrola last summer, you were the cute customer always ordering your pu erh tea. Coffe

Music Festival Frenzy!

Follow our flowchart to find your perfect summer festival match.by Audrey VannIt is officially music festival season in Seattle, and there really is something for everyone, from Teva-wearing nature lovers to the glitter-covered citizens of Chapelle Roan's Pink Pony Club. Wondering which fest is right for you? Follow the flowchart below to find your match.
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Slog AM: Crime Falls in Washington, 67% of Americans Say Biden Should Drop Out, Save Ark Lodge Cinemas

Th Stranger's morning news roundup.by Hannah KriegThat’s better: Okay, this week tested the limits of the human body and our box fans, but temperatures should be much more bearable today than, say, Tuesday. According to the National Weather Service, Seattleites can expect clear skies and a high of about 82 degrees. Don’t get me wrong, that’s still too hot, but earlier this week I felt faint walking to the grocery store, so I’ll take an 82 degree day!
Pearl-clutchers needn

Your Local Baseball Besties

You read that right: The Seattle Mariners are doing a good job!by Adam WillemsI, an enlightened being, have been tasked with convincing you, an ignoramus, to care about Mariners baseball at the midseason. I’ve held off on writing this article as long as possible to ensure that my pontificating carries at least mild prophetic power by the time it hits the presses. But, knock on wood, the Mariners have channeled their chaos ball proclivities to win many games (!!), portending an exciting sec

The Stranger's Summer Issue

Primary Endorsem*nts! Cheat Sheat! Music Festival Faceoff! Chaos Ball! And More!by Rich SmithDear readers,
It’s the summer of a presidential election year, which means the task of saving our democracy has once again fallen to you.You can—and, indeed, you must—do your part by choosing the best soft-serve ice cream cone in Seattle. To assist you in that task, Stranger Culture Editor Megan Seling, EverOut Food & Drink Editor Julianne Bell, and Stranger contributor Meg va

The Stranger’s Endorsem*nts for the August, 6, 2024 Primary Election

The Stranger’s Endorsem*nts for the August, 6, 2024 Primary Electionby Stranger Election Control BoardA tyrant currently leads a corpse in the presidential polls, the Supreme Court turned our democracy into a monarchy, Congress keeps sending Israel bombs to rain down on babies, Washington is staring down the same fifteen crises it’s been staring down for the last decade, and the only thing stopping the Seattle City Council from rolling back the rights of workers and renters is its ow

The Stranger's August, 6, 2024 Primary Election Cheat Sheet

The Stranger's 2024 August Primary Election Cheat Sheet.by Stranger Election Control Board
Want more information about these candidates and issues? Read our full endorsem*ntshere. And if you appreciate the work, please contribute to our effortshere! All contributor funds support our journalism.

Swimming with Nikki McClure

Nikki McClure sprinkles a little bit of magic everywhere she goes.by Megan SelingWhen the inquisitive seal popped his head out of the water about 30 feet away from us, I confirmed what I’ve suspected for years: Artist Nikki McClure sprinkles a little bit of magic everywhere she goes.
Working as a papercut artist since the mid-’90s, McClure has spent tens of thousands of hours slicing an X-ACTO knife through sheets of black paper to capture those unassuming yet energizing moment

Octavia Butler Saw Our Doom

Welcome to how our only world ends.by Charles MudedeEvery summer has become, for me, a window on a train that’s rushing toward a collapsed bridge. Everyone should be on one side of the air-conditioned cars—the side with windows that view the approaching void. Everyone will die real soon. But almost everyone is preoccupied with a phone, or a game of cards, or some food from the bistro car.
This train is, of course, our consumer-driven society; and the destroyed bridge ahead is,

How to Vote

Let’s make sure you’re ready to do your civic duty!by Rich SmithThe time has come to vote! Thanks to consistent Democratic majorities in Olympia and extremely competent leadership at the King County Elections (KCE) department, the process just keeps getting easier and easier.
And this year, the ballots are coming with custom “I Voted” stickers, which is kinda fun. 😃 Okay, let’s make sure you’re ready to do your civic duty!Registering to Vot

Flying the Freak Flag

See Beautiful Freaks at Easy Street Records on Saturday, July 20, at 7 pm.by Kevin DiersControlled chaos. Those two words perfectly sum up the intensity brought forth by noisy Seattle DIY stalwarts Beautiful Freaks. The band’s pit-inducing live shows have earned them a die-hard following of young clown makeup-ed fans. While they’re known for their off-the-wall and energetic live performances at local punk houses and basem*nts, they’re very aware that there’s a line that s

Damn the Man, Save the Empire

Seattle's best video store needs our help.by Chase HutchinsonScarecrow Video will always be a Seattle gem. The nonprofit video store is a mecca for movies and physical media, stocking more than 150,000 films in its library, from popular classics to titles you can’t find anywhere else. However, like many valuable arts organizations, they need the public’s support to survive. In June, Scarecrow staff put out an SOS—Save Our Scarecrow—and announced that they need to raise $1

Careless Whisperers

I hope all your phone chargers die.by AnonymousTo the haphazard brass band marching up and down E. Olive Way playing "Careless Whisper" for hours on a TUESDAY night: Thanks for letting me know I am, in fact, getting too old for Capitol Hill’s antics.I moved into my apartment for less than $1,000 per month in 2021. I always said I’d hang onto this unit forever. But as I laid awake at midnight listening to your twelfth shoddy rendition of "Careless Whisper," I realized that I AM