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Bahamas

  • Blogs

    March 26, 2012

    Bahamas and Loney, Dear Rearrange For An Intimate Crowd Saturday Night At Chop Suey

    Loney, Dear Bahamas Chop Suey Saturday, March 24, 2012 In a world full of far too many immediate entertainment options, it's a given that some brilliance is going to fall through the cracks. Granted, the deck was a little stacked on Saturday night; Seattle snapped out of drizzly misery for a day of ... More >>

  • Music

    March 21, 2012

    This Week's Recommended Shows

    From Kelly Clarkson to Sharon Van Etten.

  • Calendar

    March 21, 2012

    Bahamas

    From Kelly Clarkson to Sharon Van Etten.

  • Blogs

    March 20, 2012

    Afghan Massacre Suspect Robert Bales Owes Ohio Man $1.5 Million

    The Lewis-McChord soldier accused of massacring 16 Afghan civilians last week is obviously in deep trouble. But with today's news that he owes $1.5 million to an Ohio retiree, it's clear that his troubles began before he left for the Middle East.

  • Blogs

    December 16, 2011

    Colton Harris-Moore, Barefoot Bandit, Gets Seven-Year Sentence for 'Crimes of Necessity'

    Harris-Moore​In slippers and socks, the Barefoot Bandit listened quietly and answered softly when asked by Island County Court Judge Vickie Churchill if he understood the charges - 33 in all - and if he agreed with them. Yes he said each time. Then "I find you guilty as charged," Churchill fi ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 8, 2011

    Court Documents: Plea Bargain Coming for The Barefoot Bandit Colton Harris-Moore

    Image source​America's favorite folk hero/criminal, Colton Harris-Moore a.k.a. The Barefoot Bandit, is about to plead guilty to a variety of federal and local charges, according documents filed yesterday in Western Washington federal court. A joint motion by federal prosecutors and Harris-Moor ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 17, 2011

    Colton Harris-Moore Reward Gets Split Five Ways for $2,000 Apiece

    ​Jordan Sackett, Ronald Billiot, Patrick Young, Ben Johnson and Kenny Strachan each thought they'd walk away with a $10,000 bag of silver for turning in Colton Harris-Moore the teenage Camano Island-raised "Barefoot Bandit." There was haggling over who was more deserving of the reward and whos ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 15, 2011

    The 16 Sweetest Names of March Madness 2011

    The Jimmer screams his name for world to hear. (Image source)​The incomparable first name of BYU star Jimmer Fredette has become so synonymous with streak shooting that it is now an adjective. For example, when Washington State's Klay Thompson was raining NBA-range three-pointers on Washington ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 23, 2011

    With Four Dead, America Asks: How Do We Stop Somali Pirates?

    Image via Flickr​In the wake of yesterday's tragic news that four Americans had been executed after being kidnapped by Somali pirates off the coast of Oman, many are asking: Is there any way to end the hijackings in the seas east of Africa? History suggests swift and harsh punishment for the p ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 7, 2011

    Cynthia Stroum, Obama Mega-Donor and Ambassador to Luxembourg, Back in Seattle After Shamed Resignation

    ​There are few cushier jobs in U.S. diplomacy than an ambassador post in Luxembourg (The Bahamas, maybe?). In fact, It took venture capitalist and Seattle native Cynthia Stroum raising about $500,000 for Barack Obama's 2008 campaign in order for her to land the job as a reward. Unfortunately, ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 19, 2011

    Rafael Escamilla, Accused In-Flight "Tabasco Sauce" Masturbator, Is an Ex-High School Math Teacher From Washington

    ​Remember Rafael Escamilla? He's the Director of Research at Andrew-Paulos Research and Education Institute in Gulf Breeze, Fla. whom we told you about last month who was arrested on a flight to Idaho when a 17-year-old cheerleader told flight attendants that he was masturbating next to her. H ... More >>

  • Calendar

    November 17, 2010

    Tennis

    ​Remember Rafael Escamilla? He's the Director of Research at Andrew-Paulos Research and Education Institute in Gulf Breeze, Fla. whom we told you about last month who was arrested on a flight to Idaho when a 17-year-old cheerleader told flight attendants that he was masturbating next to her. H ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 17, 2010

    Patrick Riley of Tennis on Sailing the Atlantic, The Shirelles, Sting Rays, and Stormy Weather

    ​Tonight I'm going to be at the Crocodile checking out the Denver duo Tennis -- I've recently gotten into this band and their sunny vocal harmonies, as heard on beautiful tracks like "Marathon" and "South Carolina," and last week I spoke with half of the band, Patrick Riley (the other half bei ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 11, 2010

    Colton Harris-Moore, Indicted on Five Federal Charges, Seattle Still Left With Lame Ass Burglars

    ​Colton Harris-Moore, the infamous "Barefoot Bandit" knew how to do it. He stole private planes, sports cars, and boats. He broke into people's homes just to eat ice cream. When he finally got caught, he was in the freaking Bahamas. Unfortunately, since his capture in July and his indictment o ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 9, 2010

    Some Tuesday Morning Rainy Day Denial Music: Tennis' Marathon EP Cape Dory LP

    Tennis will play the Crocodile on Wednesday, November 17.​I hate this weather. I hate waiting for the bus in the rain and cold. I hate the gray sky. I hate walking my dog in the rain, and when we get home he's wet and smelly. I hate shivering. I guess I could get some new rain boots, suck it u ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 28, 2010

    MOD Pizza No. 4 Comes to Capitol Hill, Panera Bread Opens in the Tacoma Mall, and More

    Panera Bread opens in the Tacoma Mall tomorrow.​Here's your weekly rundown of restaurant news... In Belltown, Casuelita's Caribbean Restaurant at 81 Vine Street is no more. The establishment served the only Bahamas, Jamaica, and Puerto Rico-inspired cuisine in the neighborhood and SW ranked i ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 25, 2010

    Patty Pan Cafe Opens in Madison Valley, Casuelita's Caribbean Restaurant Closes in Belltown

    R.I.P. Casuelita's Caribbean Restaurant ​Popular farmers' market vendor Patty Pan Cafe has opened a new store at 2310 East Madison Street, according to Central District News. The vegetarian-friendly menu features fresh-made soups, salads, and sandwiches. Hours are 7:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Tuesday ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 27, 2010

    Barefoot Bandit Colton Harris-Moore's Final Moments On the Run (VIDEO)

    ​Moments before he was captured in the Bahamas in a stolen boat, Barefoot Bandit Colton Harris-Moore was caught on camera. After the jump check out the surveillance video, complete with bumbling Bahamian authorities trying to coordinate their pursuit and high-fiving, vacationing frat boys, toa ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 21, 2010

    "Barefoot Bandit" Boat For Sale On eBay, Bullet Holes and All

    ​William Sport and his wife were on a late-night walk when they crossed paths with an international fugitive. It was midnight at a resort in the Bahamas, and the former pilot had just tied up his yacht and smaller powerboat when a young, hooded kid sprinted past them. Sport didn't think much o ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 13, 2010

    Colton Harris-Moore Captured in the Bahamas

    ​UPDATE: Colton pleads guilty to a lesser charge in the Bahamas. Colton Harris-Moore has been eluding police since walking away from a Renton juvenile detention facility two years ago. We profiled his post-escape airplane and boat stealing exploits last year. He's since embarked on a cross-co ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 7, 2010

    The FBI Was Investigating Colton Harris-Moore Before They Said They Weren't

    ​Even with his police-evading, transporting-stolen-property-across-state-lines antics, Camano Island's least favorite son has never rated very high on the FBI's list of priorities. That's always been the agency's official line, anyway. But now that the manhunt for Colton Harris-Moore has gone ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 6, 2010

    Colton Harris-Moore Is In the Bahamas?

    ​Someone in Indiana is missing a Cessna. And someone in the Bahamas just noticed a small plane wash up off shore. If you're thinking that these two incidents, separated as they are by thousands of miles, are somehow connected, and somehow related to Barefoot Bandit Colton Harris-Moore's cross- ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 25, 2010

    Tonight: Jason Collett of Broken Social Scene at the Tractor

    Jason Tavares​Jason Collett, with Zeus, Bahamas. Tractor Tavern, 5213 Ballard Ave. N.W., 789-3599. 9 p.m. $10. Toronto vocalist and multi-instrumentalist Jason Collett is member of Broken Social Scene, but that's not really so special - I'm pretty sure at least half of Canada's population has ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 26, 2009

    Last Night: Amy Millan and Bahamas are the Soundtrack to Green Curry @ the Triple Door.

    ​For two seconds, let me gush on how flippin' great the Triple Door is; Nice staff, great sound, swank atmosphere, strong drinks, amazing sightlines, and an entirely way-too-nice-for-a-rock-show atmosphere all combine to make an incomparable, unforgettable evening, regardless of who is perform ... More >>

  • Calendar

    October 21, 2009

    Amy Millan

    ​For two seconds, let me gush on how flippin' great the Triple Door is; Nice staff, great sound, swank atmosphere, strong drinks, amazing sightlines, and an entirely way-too-nice-for-a-rock-show atmosphere all combine to make an incomparable, unforgettable evening, regardless of who is perform ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 25, 2009

    Throwback Tuesdays: Aaliyah "If Your Girl Only Knew"

    ​It was eight years ago today that '90s R&B queen Aaliyah died in a plane crash in the Bahamas. The New York-born, Detroit-bred singer had far too short of a career, but released a plethora of memorable songs and hits during her brief time in the limelight. She was practically a hit machine, a ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 23, 2009

    Two Important Reggae Shows Announced

    One of my favorite young talents coming out of Jamaica right now is Etana. Her style isn't straight ahead reggae but more like soulful crooning with a reggae groove underneath it. I've seen her perform live twice and she's one of the best pure singers that I've encountered in awhile. The last time ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 21, 2009

    More from David Russo on Little Dizzle

    I had a marvelous interview with filmmaker David Russo in preparation for the profile I penned for the Weekly earlier this week (read the feature here). Only a fraction of that interview, conducted over an easy hour-long brunch, made it into the article. Here are a few clips from the interview.

  • Blogs

    May 18, 2009

    Mariners Losing Patience With Suddenly Patient Yuni?

    Yuniesky Betancourt has been a disaster this season, unable to hit or field or, for the life of him, take a pitch. Until two weeks ago, his batting average was higher than his on-base percentage. Then, the M's made noise about benching him, and all of a sudden he found some patience. On Friday night ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 17, 2009

    Suge Knight Gets Beat Up (Again) and Lily Allen Fights with Perez Hilton Via Twitter

    Suge Knight has gotten beat up again. This time, he got clocked twice in the face early this morning, allegedly by Akon's manager. For more on that, click here. For a dose of what internet bickering looks like in 2009, look no further than the silly spat the happened yesterday between Brit pop s ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 19, 2007

    FBI Raids Magician's Warehouse - Seattle Link

    Suge Knight has gotten beat up again. This time, he got clocked twice in the face early this morning, allegedly by Akon's manager. For more on that, click here. For a dose of what internet bickering looks like in 2009, look no further than the silly spat the happened yesterday between Brit pop s ... More >>

  • Film

    August 22, 2007

    Eye of the Dolphin: Carly Schroeder Discovers Next Best Thing to a Unicorn

    Suge Knight has gotten beat up again. This time, he got clocked twice in the face early this morning, allegedly by Akon's manager. For more on that, click here. For a dose of what internet bickering looks like in 2009, look no further than the silly spat the happened yesterday between Brit pop s ... More >>

  • Film

    May 9, 2007

    At-Risk Youth Saved by the Power of Phat Rhymes in The Hip Hop Project

    Suge Knight has gotten beat up again. This time, he got clocked twice in the face early this morning, allegedly by Akon's manager. For more on that, click here. For a dose of what internet bickering looks like in 2009, look no further than the silly spat the happened yesterday between Brit pop s ... More >>

  • Film

    April 4, 2007

    The Hoax

    Richard Gere as less-than-fabulous '70s faker.

  • Film

    November 15, 2006

    Seattle Weekly PickCasino Royale

    Opens at Metro and other theaters, Fri., Nov. 17. Rated PG-13. 144 minutes.

  • Arts

    May 25, 2005

    Popcorn Junkie

    You want Shakespeare? Go to the park, Einstein. Here are six multiplex picks to gloriously disengage your brain.

  • Film

    August 4, 2004

    This Week's Attractions

    Battlefield Baseball, Collateral, Little Black Book, Lost Boys of the Sudan, Love Me If You Dare, Open Water, and Touch of Pink.

  • News

    January 1, 2003

    Puget Sound's Rustbuckets

    Nearly half the oil tankers plying Washington waters would be banned from Europe for being too old.

  • Music

    December 26, 2001

    5. Those who will be missed

    Three deaths that left a hole in the music world.

  • Music

    August 29, 2001

    Cry Again

    Three deaths that left a hole in the music world.

  • Music

    August 29, 2001

    Days of our nights

    Three deaths that left a hole in the music world.

  • News

    October 11, 2000

    Woof, woof, win!

    The bunt single and overplayed song that embodied the Mariners' big day.

  • News

    January 5, 2000

    GETTING TOOK

    Who's e-screwed in the Net gold rush?

  • News

    November 18, 1998

    The
    C(ocaine)
    I(mportation)
    A(gency)

    Drug dealing only begins to tell the story of the CIA's handiwork.

  • News

    June 17, 1998

    Boeing

    Business the island way

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