The Stranger

The Stranger

The Stranger is a biweekly alternative newspaper based in Seattle, Washington, U.S. Established in 1991, it has a progressive focus.

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English
Newspaper

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81
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Global

#91849

United States

#20122

News and Media

#952

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Articles

  • 18 hours ago | thestranger.com | Megan Seling

    Good Morning, Let‚Äôs Start with a Fun Headline: ‚ÄúAncient three-eyed ‚Äėsea moth‚Äô used its butt to breathe.‚ÄĚ Trump Is in the Middle East: So far, he has received a ‚Äúfree‚ÄĚ $400 million luxury jet, been greeted with red Cybertrucks and mounted camels, and signed a $200 billion Boeing deal.

  • 2 days ago | thestranger.com | Hannah Murphy Winter

    Good Morning! We’re looking at the kind of spring weather that out-of-towners don’t believe exists here: Highs in the mid 60s, partly cloudy, small chance of rain. I’m guessing even Charles Mudede can’t find a way to complain about it today. But before you get out and enjoy this perfect walking weather, let’s do the news. The GOP Wants Us Pregnant and Barefoot: We already knew that JD Vance and Elon Musk were obsessed with us having more (white) American babies.

  • 5 days ago | thestranger.com | Nathalie Graham

    Have you ever wanted to see Seattle’s famed mobsters dance, jive, and sing in bellbottoms? Well, you’re in luck. The newest show at the Triple Door, Seattle Vice ’76: The Saga of Sin, is a cabaret musical focusing on the seediest of Seattle’s history: Seattle crime godfather, Frank Colacurcio, and his strip-club monopoly.

  • 5 days ago | thestranger.com | Brittne Lunniss

    Kevin Diers was the voice of Seattle. Whether he was turning listeners on to new, exhilarating bands as host of 99.9 KISW’s Loud & Local and Metal Shop shows or excitedly announcing DEFY wrestling matches to crowds of hundreds, he spent much of his life behind a microphone. But for someone who talked so much, it was rarely about himself. He found joy in promoting local bands, creating opportunities for new musicians, and championing the artists he loved. The community loved him for that.

  • 5 days ago | thestranger.com | Nathalie Graham

    Seattle City Council Debates Ugly Street Billboards: Our business-friendly mayor and council want to blight Seattle streets with around 80 eight-foot-tall digital advertising kiosks scattered around dense parts of Ballard, the University District, and SoDo. They think these billboards, which doesn't do anything your phone can't, will be good sources of passive income. Stop making us live a life where we are constantly advertised to. If you want to improve our streets, pedestrianize them.