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December 16, 2010
The Governor's Budget Cuts Would Shut Bremerton Out of Seattle Nightlife, and Be a Major Blow to the Local Music Scene
Move to Bremerton? Not if the governor gets her ferry cuts. Bremerton may be a punch line, but it's also been an important feeder town to Seattle's music scene going back to the days of Quincy Jones (before he moved to Seattle). Death Cab for Cutie's Ben Gibbard can talk your ear off about catchi ... More >>
Blogs
November 4, 2010
Hometown Songs for Hometown (Sports) Fans
Duff McKagan is the founder of Seattle band Loaded, and the former bassist in Guns N' Roses. His Reverb column runs every Monday and Thursday.Regular readers of this column know I am a big fan of sports. I'm a huge Mariners fan, I mourn the Sonics, and I bleed the Hawks' teal and green. When ... More >>
Blogs
September 21, 2010
Seattle Weekly iPhone App: Your New Essential Guide to Seattle, Download it Now for Free
Yeah, it's all that.It's Friday night and thanks to a Seahawks game, Mariners game, a downtown protest and a comic convention, the city is packed. Fear not, dear reader, Seattle Weekly is here to help. We're excited to announce the launch of the Seattle Weekly iPhone app -- Seattle Weekly has ... More >>
Blogs
September 7, 2010
Finally, Proof That Portland Hates America
As a Seattle resident and full-blooded patriot, you've always had your doubts about the people down in Portland. They sell food from carts parked on the street. They travel in packs in government-subsidized motor-coaches. It's all just a little too.. French. Well I'm sorry to tell you this, y ... More >>
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August 25, 2010
Mariners vs. Cleveland Indians
As a Seattle resident and full-blooded patriot, you've always had your doubts about the people down in Portland. They sell food from carts parked on the street. They travel in packs in government-subsidized motor-coaches. It's all just a little too.. French. Well I'm sorry to tell you this, y ... More >>
Blogs
August 24, 2010
Breaking: The Mariners Make a Lot of Money for Their Owners
Yesterday, sports blog Deadspin exposed confidential financial documents for a number of baseball teams, including the Seattle Mariners. All teams are privately held, so this kind of data is rarely seen. Which makes it difficult to know if an owner is making any money. Or whether you can trus ... More >>
Blogs
August 20, 2010
Tonight's Game: Seattle R's vs. NY Yankees
From the Times today: Heading into Friday night's series opener against the New York Yankees, 14 of the 25 players on the Mariners roster will have spent time at Tacoma this season for reasons other than injury rehabilitation. Couple that with the importing of Tacoma manager Daren Brown to r ... More >>
Arts
August 18, 2010
The Weekly Wire: This Week's Recommended Events
From the Times today: Heading into Friday night's series opener against the New York Yankees, 14 of the 25 players on the Mariners roster will have spent time at Tacoma this season for reasons other than injury rehabilitation. Couple that with the importing of Tacoma manager Daren Brown to r ... More >>
Blogs
August 13, 2010
Greatest Hits and What You Missed: Return of the Vegans
Sage Cafe's reuben, vegan through and throughSometimes it seems like we here at Voracious World Headquarters get off on these weird jags where all of our brains (and appetites) are jamming on the same starving frequency. Some weeks it's barbecue that strikes our collective fancy. Or ice cream ... More >>
Blogs
August 12, 2010
Seven Seattle Times Celebrity House Ads That Failed to Make the Cut
Never mind that its editorial side might actually have to report critically on some of the local luminaries the Times has recruited to appear in its nauseatingly rah-rah house ad campaign, Fairview Fanny is in cahoots with such radiant Seattle personalities as Ciscoe Morris, every last member ... More >>
Blogs
August 12, 2010
Letters From Belltown, Which Could Be the City's Crown Jewel of a Neighborhood
Duff McKagan's column runs every Thursday on Reverb. He writes about what music is circulating through his space every Monday.Rather than go long on a single issue this week, I thought I'd relay several observations that I've been able to make about the Belltown area of Seattle while I've bee ... More >>
Blogs
August 10, 2010
Lowly Mariners to Go Gluten-Free In Section 347
The food is about the only thing worth going to Safeco for these days.It's been a godawful year for major league baseball fans in the Pacific Northwest. The Mariners have been out of the pennant hunt since shortly after the season's first pitch and rank among the worst teams in baseball, havi ... More >>
Blogs
August 9, 2010
Don Wakamatsu Fired By the Mariners
When you're as crappy a team as the Seattle Mariners -- blessed with both the worst starting pitcher and worst hitter in baseball -- it's only a matter of time before you go looking for some scapegoats. Today, Mariners manager Don Wakamatsu became that goat. Except he didn't eh-scape blame. O ... More >>
Arts
August 4, 2010
The Weekly Wire: The Week’s Recommended Events
When you're as crappy a team as the Seattle Mariners -- blessed with both the worst starting pitcher and worst hitter in baseball -- it's only a matter of time before you go looking for some scapegoats. Today, Mariners manager Don Wakamatsu became that goat. Except he didn't eh-scape blame. O ... More >>
Arts
July 28, 2010
The Weekly Wire: This Week's Recommended Events
When you're as crappy a team as the Seattle Mariners -- blessed with both the worst starting pitcher and worst hitter in baseball -- it's only a matter of time before you go looking for some scapegoats. Today, Mariners manager Don Wakamatsu became that goat. Except he didn't eh-scape blame. O ... More >>
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July 28, 2010
Mariners vs. Texas Rangers
When you're as crappy a team as the Seattle Mariners -- blessed with both the worst starting pitcher and worst hitter in baseball -- it's only a matter of time before you go looking for some scapegoats. Today, Mariners manager Don Wakamatsu became that goat. Except he didn't eh-scape blame. O ... More >>
Blogs
July 22, 2010
Franklin Gutierrez Is the New Mike Cameron
You remember Mike Cameron, don't you? Key piece of what the M's got back in the Griffey trade when Griffey forced his way out of town; and who, currently with Boston, has actually ended up having a better post-trade career than the recently-retired Kid. Five-tool, Gold Glove-caliber center fi ... More >>
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July 21, 2010
Dan Raley
You remember Mike Cameron, don't you? Key piece of what the M's got back in the Griffey trade when Griffey forced his way out of town; and who, currently with Boston, has actually ended up having a better post-trade career than the recently-retired Kid. Five-tool, Gold Glove-caliber center fi ... More >>
Blogs
July 12, 2010
Jack Zduriencik Is Threatening to Become Baseball's Joe Dumars
Former basketball star Joe Dumars is to Detroit as Edgar Martinez is to Seattle. But unlike Martinez, the former Piston works for his onetime employer in the very important position of general manager. Despite dubiously passing on Carmelo Anthony in the draft, he acquired Ben and Rasheed Wall ... More >>
Blogs
July 12, 2010
Alex Rodriguez Spent $1,500 on White Denim at J.Crew?
Alex Rodriguez had a busy weekend. The New York Yankees' third-baseman drove in the winning run against his old team on Friday night. He was greeted with boos and derisively tossed dollar bills at Safeco Field throughout the series. And, according to some random person on Twitter, he finished ... More >>
Blogs
June 30, 2010
Supt. Randy Dorn Speaks Soberly About His 'Embarrassing' Salary, Compares It to Cliff Lee's
Update: The Associated Press followed up the story today, quoting Dorn: "I'm Randy Dorn. That's who I am. I don't think people want somebody who's guarding every single word of what they say." More after the jump. Maybe it was just a matter of timing: Three months after he apologized for hi ... More >>
Arts
June 30, 2010
The Weekly Wire: The Week's Recommended Events
Update: The Associated Press followed up the story today, quoting Dorn: "I'm Randy Dorn. That's who I am. I don't think people want somebody who's guarding every single word of what they say." More after the jump. Maybe it was just a matter of timing: Three months after he apologized for hi ... More >>
Music
June 30, 2010
Prelude to a Miss
What entrance music should Ichiro and his teammates use?
Blogs
June 28, 2010
For Sale: Notorious Columbia City Dive Bar, Loved by Barflies, Hated By Yuppies
Paul DiamondThe blue felt has been abandoned, for awhile anyway.Finally succumbing to months of zealous attention from regulatory and law enforcement officials, Angie's--the only bar to make both the "best" and "most intimidating" lists in my best-selling novella, Seattle's Best Dive Bars: Dr ... More >>
Blogs
June 23, 2010
Lou Piniella's Four Angriest On-Field Moments
Former Seattle coach Lou Piniella is back in town this week as his severely underperforming Chicago Cubs take on the severely underperforming Mariners. U.S.S. Mariner has a well-argued post about how Piniella, like all coaches, has an undeserved reputation for getting more out of his players ... More >>
Blogs
June 22, 2010
Nick Lachey and Vanessa Minnillo in Tacoma and Seattle Today
We have very busy careers!Calling all Nick Lachey and Vanessa Minnillo fans! (There's gotta be a couple of you out there, right?) The "celebrity" couple, best known for cozying up with one another after the former 98 Degrees crooner ended his marriage with Jessica Simpson, will be in both T ... More >>
Blogs
June 21, 2010
The Case for Keeping Cliff Lee
Should such happiness be forgotten so soon?For baseball purists, the Mariners home sweep of the heavy-hitting Cincinnati Reds this past weekend, in which Seattle's pitchers yielded a total of one run over three games while scoring a mere seven, was as good as it gets, and provided a glimpse o ... More >>
Blogs
June 17, 2010
Jason Phillips, Mariners' Bullpen Catcher, Marrying Woman He Spotted in Stands
Tired of debating who was wrong in this week's infamous cop-punch video? Then allow us to tell you a simple love story. Our hero is Jason Phillips (pictured at right). A man who when asked what he does for a living probably says "major league baseball player," then hopes the other person does ... More >>
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June 16, 2010
Mariners vs. Kansas City Royals
Tired of debating who was wrong in this week's infamous cop-punch video? Then allow us to tell you a simple love story. Our hero is Jason Phillips (pictured at right). A man who when asked what he does for a living probably says "major league baseball player," then hopes the other person does ... More >>
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June 9, 2010
Mariners vs. Chicago Cubs
Tired of debating who was wrong in this week's infamous cop-punch video? Then allow us to tell you a simple love story. Our hero is Jason Phillips (pictured at right). A man who when asked what he does for a living probably says "major league baseball player," then hopes the other person does ... More >>
Blogs
June 4, 2010
Seattle Pilots Documentary and Randy's Diner: Separated at Birth (and Death)
Seattle's original Major League Baseball franchise wasn't burdened by a corny nickname and Bobby Ayala.The Dinner: French toast at Randy's, an old, kitschy 24-hour diner located just south of the Museum of Flight and the soon-to-be condemned South Park Bridge--or on Boeing Field, more or less ... More >>
Blogs
June 3, 2010
Ken Griffey Jr.'s Real Legacy: The Most Recognizable Baseball Card of All-Time
The card that changed everything.Now that Ken Griffey Jr. has retired, it's natural to reflect on what his legacy might be. The savior of baseball in Seattle. "The Kid" who could have been home run king. And, as fate would have it, owner of the most recognizable baseball card of all time. G ... More >>
Blogs
June 3, 2010
What Was Ken Griffey, Jr.'s Best Moment in Baseball?
Oct. 8, 1995. It was the bottom of the 11th in game five of five in the Mariners' first ever post-season appearance. The Yankees were up by one. Joey Cora sat at third with Ken Griffey, Jr. on first. Edgar Martinez walked to the plate. Martinez took a strike, but on the next pitch, he swung, belt ... More >>
Blogs
May 27, 2010
Mariner Moose Accused of Getting Shovey With a Fan
You wouldn't like him when he's angry.There is only one hard and fast rule of this blog: if a man dressed as a Moose makes news, we'll cover it. Which means we're kind of obligated to tell the story of Victor Aguilar and his run-in with the Mariners' mascot. As reported by SeattleCrime, the ... More >>
Blogs
May 26, 2010
Phil Rogers, Chicago Sports Columnist, Calls Ichiro Baseball's Most Overrated Hitter
Is it this guy's fault that no one can drive him home?Chicago Tribune sports columnist Phil Rogers thinks that Ichiro is the most overrated hitter in baseball. "A singles hitter in a bad lineup is a hood ornament on a beater," he writes. And while I admire Rogers' turn of phrase, I don't admi ... More >>
Blogs
May 20, 2010
Morning Food News: Starbucks Offers Free Tickets to Mariners, SIFF, SAM, and More
Got an expensive coffee habit? Here's some news that will help you justify the cost. (By the way, the first symptom of an addiction is denial...) Starbucks announced it will be giving away tickets to special events every Friday, from May 21 to June 18. We-Love-You Fridays kicks off this week ... More >>
Blogs
May 19, 2010
Target Practice: Chone Figgins, in a Season of Disappointments, Is the Mariners' Biggest
I'll repeat: 5'8''. Goes by "Chone."Target Practice is our daily aim at a hypocritical politician, worthless law or random nincompoop who deserves a bit of buckshot in the backside. When the Mariners signed former Los Angeles Angels third basemen Chone Figgins to a four year, $36 million con ... More >>
Arts
May 19, 2010
The Weekly Wire: The Week's Recommended Events
I'll repeat: 5'8''. Goes by "Chone."Target Practice is our daily aim at a hypocritical politician, worthless law or random nincompoop who deserves a bit of buckshot in the backside. When the Mariners signed former Los Angeles Angels third basemen Chone Figgins to a four year, $36 million con ... More >>
Blogs
May 17, 2010
Grand Slam Scouting
Since the Mariners aren't giving us any this season, we thought we'd dedicate our next week's Versus column on Grand Slams. When we cast the inaugural suggestion net last week for cheesecake, we attracted a handful of good recommendations. Once again, we're coming to you to help us find the ... More >>
Blogs
May 14, 2010
Ken Griffey Jr. and the Mariners Keep Tossing and Turning, Can't Put "Sleepgate" to Rest
When it comes to Sleepgate, Griffey hasn't made solid contact yet.The alleged misdeeds perpetrated by Ken Griffey Jr. in "Sleepgate" are far less nefarious than the crime that first spawned the suffix. But the clueless reactions of the player, his team and now his agent have proven that the s ... More >>
Blogs
May 13, 2010
The Mariners Have a Royal Rumble: Who's the Last Man Left in the Ring?
Grandpa Sweeney wants to throw down.After two Mariners players allegedly ratted out Ken Griffey Jr. for falling asleep during a game, designated hitter Mike Sweeney drew a line in the sand during a team meeting by challenging his loose-lipped teammates to a fight. Forget for a second that Sw ... More >>
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May 12, 2010
Mariners vs. Toronto Blue Jays
Grandpa Sweeney wants to throw down.After two Mariners players allegedly ratted out Ken Griffey Jr. for falling asleep during a game, designated hitter Mike Sweeney drew a line in the sand during a team meeting by challenging his loose-lipped teammates to a fight. Forget for a second that Sw ... More >>
Blogs
May 10, 2010
Mariners Squander Oppportunity to "Promote" Griffey to Hitting Coach
Griffey can't hit anymore, which makes him perfectly qualified to be the M's hitting coach.Until the Mariners staved off what would have been a club record nine-game homestand losing streak yesterday with a win over the Angels, this weekend's sports ledger was marred by epic suckitude--and no ... More >>
Blogs
May 7, 2010
Milton Bradley Decides to Take Some "Me" Time
They say the first step to recovery is admitting you have a problem.If you had May 6 in your "When Will the Milton Bradley Experiment Blow Up" office pool, consider yourself a winner. Per yesterday's announcement by the Mariners, Bradley, the self-described Kanye West of Major League Baseba ... More >>
Blogs
May 7, 2010
Greatest Hits and What You Missed: Pirates, Shirtless Chefs and Pranks Gone Wrong
Too hot for print, perfect for Blog-o-LandWe understand. You're still recovering from celebrating the James Beard Awards, your Kentucky Derby party, and eating too many peanut butter bacon burgers (at our suggestion). So maybe you didn't catch everything we were slingin' this week on Voraciou ... More >>
Blogs
May 6, 2010
Short-Time Mariner Eric Byrnes Being Paid $11 Million to Play Beer-League Softball
Ex-Mariner Byrnes can actually wear this exact outfit while playing for his new team.Don't feel too bad for Eric Byrnes, the veteran backup outfielder who was recently shown the door by the Mariners after batting .094, blowing a suicide squeeze, and demonstrating an inability to catch fly bal ... More >>
News
May 5, 2010
Anemic M's
Is it possible their offense will suck worse this year than last?
Blogs
May 5, 2010
Milton Bradley Leaves Mariners' Dugout Mid-Game
Bradley's not just flipping off the crowd. He's presenting a metaphor for how he treats fans of any team who have the unfortunate task of rooting for him to succeed.Milton Bradley, baseball's Kanye West if Kanye West were even poutier, kind of has a problem with authority. In that he thinks t ... More >>
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