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  • Blogs

    April 3, 2012

    Sea-Tac Fliers Say They Deserve an Egg McMuffin

    As reported last week by the Seattle Times, the addition of McDonald's to the restaurant roster at Sea-Tac would solve the airport's "longstanding hamburger problem." But fans of the fast food chain say the dearth of options now available to travelers seeking a breakfast sandwich is equally problema ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 29, 2012

    35 Ideas For What to Name Seattle's NHL Hockey Team (Mostly Inspired By Beer and Music and Dick's)

    Look: It's not a matter of if, but a matter of when. If Phoenix, Arizona can host an NHL team (OK, bad example), why can't Seattle? We all know that local do-gooders are pooling their monies and their ideas and planning a massive arena/event center in our stadium district. And we know that there are ... More >>

  • News

    February 1, 2012

    The Super Bowl Prostitution Hoax

    Indianapolis mobilizes for an epic battle with an urban legend.

  • Blogs

    November 28, 2011

    Win a Pair of Tickets to the Sold Out Kooks Show at the Showbox This Friday, December 2!

    The British indie-rock quartet The Kooks are playing an all ages show at the Showbox at the Market this Friday, December 2--but apparently enough of you knew that already, because it's all sold out in presale. The Kooks, who are touring in support of their third full-length, Junk of the Heart, are s ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 14, 2011

    Tell Me About That Song: Jacob Olds, Drummer and Vocalist of Crunk-Rock band Family Force 5

    Angela MorrisFamily Force 5 plays El Corazon on Friday. Tickets are $15 in advance, and $18 at the door.​A lot went into writing your favorite song -- but how much do you really know about it? This week Jacob Olds -- aka "Crouton -- drummer and vocalist of five-piece Atlanta crunk-rock band ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 24, 2011

    Obama's War on Weed: The President's Strange Flip-Flop on Medical Marijuana

    ​Editor's Note: The following, written by Ray Stern of our sister paper Phoenix New Times, provides a beyond-Washington look at recent federal actions regarding medical marijuana. The new federal crackdown on medical marijuana announced on October 7 by the four California U.S. Attorneys sent ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 20, 2011

    "Occupy" Facebook Supporters: Seattle (20,000 ) Loses to Sesame Street (35,000 ), But Beats Bellevue (1)

    ​In an extremely unscientific survey of "Occupy" Facebook groups conducted yesterday by Seattle Weekly, Seattle, the nation's 23rd largest city, has the fifth-largest number of virtual supporters in the country. "Occupy Bellevue," on the other hand, has only one. Renton has two. We strongly ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 1, 2011

    "Living the Thug Life": The Gangsta Rap of Suspected Murderer Ondrell Harding

    ​The song has a sputtering hi-hat, a booming bass line, and a haunting piano riff. The lyrics are about hustling on the streets of south Seattle, selling cocaine, packing a pair of .380 pistols, and making rap music better than the rest of 'em. But among the nonstop braggadocio, one line stand ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 13, 2011

    USPS: Seattle Has 10th Highest Number of Dog Attacks on Mail Carriers

    ​The mail carrier has always been the traditional arch-nemesis of the canine, and vice versa. But how does Seattle's population of postman-perforating pooches stack up with other cities? The United States Postal Service is glad you asked.

  • Diversions

    March 30, 2011

    Ask a Mexican!

    ​The mail carrier has always been the traditional arch-nemesis of the canine, and vice versa. But how does Seattle's population of postman-perforating pooches stack up with other cities? The United States Postal Service is glad you asked.

  • Blogs

    February 14, 2011

    NYT: For Crashing House Prices, Seattle is the New Las Vegas

    ​Remember when folks in Seattle got to sit back and laugh at cities like Las Vegas, Phoenix and Fort Lauderdale and their exploding housing bubbles? Well, maybe it wasn't so much of a laugh as a sigh of relief that it wasn't equally bad in our neck of the woods. Whatever it was, it's been over ... More >>

  • News

    February 9, 2011

    Peter Davenport Believes in UFOs

    The respected rural researcher claims the government does too.

  • Blogs

    January 17, 2011

    Starbucks Announces "Trenta," the 31-Ounce Thirst-Buster of Coffee Cups

    ​Do you like Starbucks iced coffee, but hate that it's not sold in quart-sized jugs? Well, good news! The new 31-ounce "Trenta" size has proven itself in Phoenix and Tampa, and will be available in a gaggle of new states starting tomorrow.

  • News

    January 12, 2011

    The Loughner/Forde Parallel

    Accused killers "don't just snap."

  • Blogs

    January 11, 2011

    Of Montreal Is Coming Back to Seattle in May, Hopefully They Sound Good This Time

    Laura MusselmanOf Montreal freaky backup dancers at the Paramount last October.​Of Montreal had a decent 2010 -- they released a great album, False Priest, and are now preparing to release even more songs that didn't make the cut. The Controller Sphere EP will be released this spring, and Ke ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 10, 2011

    Jared Loughner, Like Shawna Forde, Turns Out to Have Been No Surprise to Some Arizonans

    Giffords​Not that you can't see these things coming. Shawna Forde, the ex-Seattle prostitute who was supposed to be Tucson's big crime story this week, was tipping her hand long before she was accused of killing a father and his nine-year-old daughter last year, both shot in the head during an ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 6, 2011

    "Coffee Spill Hijacking" One Of Many Weird Flight Emergencies: Here's Five More

    ​It took two days to announce what actually happened aboard flight 940 from Chicago to Frankfurt on Monday. But when it finally came out yesterday that a cockpit coffee spill was to blame for a false hijacking signal, a communications failure and 255 passengers being forced to make an emergenc ... More >>

  • News

    December 1, 2010

    FAIR-y Tales

    Russell Pearce and other illegal-immigration populists rely on misleading right-wing reports to scapegoat immigrants and terrify penny-pinching Americans.

  • Blogs

    November 16, 2010

    Say Hi's Um, Uh Oh Out January 25, Listen to Dark and Grumpy New Track, "Devils"

    Jenny Jimenez​Barsuk Records will release Say Hi's sixth studio album on January 25, and it will be entitled Um, Uh Oh. A Barsuk press release says of the album: Say Hi has broken up 37 times in the last decade. If the band were a traditional four-piece rock outfit, things would have run their ... More >>

  • News

    October 20, 2010

    Grinding Justice

    Operation Streamline costs millions, tramples the Constitution, treats migrants like cattle, and doesn’t work.

  • Blogs

    October 15, 2010

    Greatest Hits and What You Missed: Cocaine, Lasers and Chinese Take-Out

    ​ "On the other hand, the McRib is a ghost. A magical sandwich that has died a dozen times over and been brought back to life. It is a culinary phoenix and, in part, a glimpse into the wise machine that is the McDonald's marketing arm. See, the McRib comes and goes. It arrives on menus for th ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 29, 2010

    Arizona Deputy's Shooting Draws New Fire

    ​The story about an Arizona sheriff's deputy who may have faked a shooting to increase racial tensions over the state's new immigration bill - written by Seattle Weekly sister paper Phoenix New Times and published as well by SW - is getting national attention and, more importantly, local resul ... More >>

  • News

    September 22, 2010

    Pinalcchio

    Renowned forensics experts say a Pinal County deputy's high-profile tale about getting shot after encountering drug smugglers doesn't add up.

  • Blogs

    August 31, 2010

    Sun City Girls, Seattle Grunge Boys

    ​The early 1980s was a time of intense musical exploration. There was so much music to discover, and the fun part was that it was all current. They called it "punk rock," but the sounds were way more diverse than sped-up distorted guitars, crashing drums, and aggressive vocals. Bands like Butt ... More >>

  • News

    August 11, 2010

    Seized: Inside the Brutal World of America's Kidnapping Capital

    ​The early 1980s was a time of intense musical exploration. There was so much music to discover, and the fun part was that it was all current. They called it "punk rock," but the sounds were way more diverse than sped-up distorted guitars, crashing drums, and aggressive vocals. Bands like Butt ... More >>

  • News

    July 28, 2010

    Get Out!

    Arizona and America join Joe Arpaio in rushing to inquire: Are your papers in order?

  • Blogs

    July 27, 2010

    Woven Bones Signs With Hardly Art, Will Release 7-Inch of New Material Play Wildrose on August 14

    ​Hardly Art announced today that they will release a Woven Bones 7-inch on August 10 featuring two brand new tracks from the Austin trio, "I've Gotta Get" and "Hey Kid." HA says the songs display all the aural trademarks that you would expect from Woven Bones - overdriven guitar squalls, drivi ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 13, 2010

    Glenn Beck, Meet Your Neighbor Shawna Forde

    ​It could turn into a lifelong series if we began correcting the mistakes of Fox News commentators. So in this case we'll leave it to Shawna Forde, the pride of Everett, to correct Glenn Beck, the pride of Mount Vernon. (Pride having since turned to deep, regretful, abhorrent, how-could-we-hav ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 24, 2010

    Watch Out, Simba! Phoenix Restaurant Now Serving Lion Burgers

    Il Vinaio is offering lion burgers (with kettle chips!) during the World Cup.​Sure, Seattle serves its fair share of zoo animals on a plate. The Kort Haus in Phinney Ridge cooks up burgers made of bears, camels, kangaroos, reindeers, and more. But its extensive meat menu doesn't include the ki ... More >>

  • News

    June 9, 2010

    Cowboy Down

    Rob Krentz's family talks about the life and death of the murdered Arizona rancher.

  • Blogs

    May 6, 2010

    Village Voice Media Underwriting Challenge to Arizona Immigration Law

    Forget the boycott, let's sue their ass.​Seattle Weekly's parent company, Village Voice Media--which owns a paper in Phoenix and whose two top executives live in Arizona--is doing more than editorializing against Senate Bill 1070. The company has also announced that it is underwriting the cost ... More >>

  • Diversions

    May 5, 2010

    Things About Arizona That Don’t Suck

    Forget the boycott, let's sue their ass.​Seattle Weekly's parent company, Village Voice Media--which owns a paper in Phoenix and whose two top executives live in Arizona--is doing more than editorializing against Senate Bill 1070. The company has also announced that it is underwriting the cost ... More >>

  • News

    May 5, 2010

    An Opportunity to Stand Up

    Forget the boycott, let's sue their ass.​Seattle Weekly's parent company, Village Voice Media--which owns a paper in Phoenix and whose two top executives live in Arizona--is doing more than editorializing against Senate Bill 1070. The company has also announced that it is underwriting the cost ... More >>

  • News

    May 5, 2010

    Reign of Terror

    Sheriff Joe Arpaio's crusade becomes state policy, thanks to state Senator Russell Pearce and Governor Jan Brewer.

  • Blogs

    April 30, 2010

    Brawl of the Week: Seattle v. Arizona

    ​Welcome to the Thunderdome! Or at least the thunderblog. This is the inaugural edition of our Brawl of the Week. Every Friday we'll analyze the best political spat, neighborhood fight, or social pissing contest of the last seven days. Seattleites are furious with Arizona for its new immigrat ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 29, 2010

    Byrnt Out: How Much Washed-Up Weight Can the M's Roster Continue to Carry?

    Replace the "cks" with a "g" on the jersey, and this photo would captionize itself.​Some things never change, do they? Just like last year, the Seattle Mariners are a team with a sensational pitching staff--and this is a statement that precedes All-Star acquisition Cliff Lee's debut Friday. An ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 13, 2010

    Run, Get Yer Suit Pressed! Moondoggies Are Hitting the Road With Blitzen Trapper

    Not a Moondoggie: Nick Nelson is The Moondoggies' tour manager.​It seems like just yesterday that The Moondoggies were hopping off their first national tour (an excursion you can read all about in the tour diary they kept on this here blog). But the boys have already lined up another run of sh ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 24, 2010

    Free MP3: Blitzen Trapper's "Heaven and Earth," Off Their Forthcoming Record

    Jade Harris​Portland's Blitzen Trapper will release their fifth full-length, Destroyer of the Void, on June 8 on Sub Pop. Right now you can download the record's first single, "Heaven and Earth," on Sub Pop's website - and I really urge you to do so. It's a beautifully clear and focused piano ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 15, 2010

    Lady Gaga Announces Summer Tour: Tickets Probably Sold Out By The Time You Read This

    ​Lady Gaga will embark on a 31-date summer tour in June, kicking off in Quebec and winding its way across the U.S., including, yes, a Seattle Tacoma date. Gaga, who premiered her latest video, "Telephone," last week, will bring her "pop-electro opera" to the Tacoma Dome on August 21. Check o ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 13, 2010

    Last Night: More Than Fifty Grammy Award Winners Perform In The Same Room On The Same Night. Who Wins?

    Phoenix Chorale​ If you believe that record sales equals music relevancy, then you may think that classical music - which accounted for less than three percent of all record sales in 2009 - needs to be locked up in some museum archive along with the dinosaur bones. However, if you listened ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 20, 2009

    Leonard Cohen Comes to Seattle!

    Leonard Cohen If you're not sitting, you better: the venerable Leonard Cohen will be in Seattle at WaMu Theater on April 23 as part of his first US tour in 15 years. Tickets go on sale March 2 at 10 a.m. and will cost anywhere from $69.50 to $250. Excuse me my teen-girl moment, but: eeeeee! When I ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 19, 2009

    The Thermals Stop by Neumos on Their Spring Tour

    The Thermals Portland rock superstars the Thermals will be touring the entire US this spring, and they will be stopping in Seattle for a show on April 11 at Neumos. And if you go to the Thermals' page on Kill Rock Stars, you can download the first single from their upcoming album, "Now We Can See. ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 4, 2008

    David Karsten Daniels Goes Nuts For Residencies

    The Thermals Portland rock superstars the Thermals will be touring the entire US this spring, and they will be stopping in Seattle for a show on April 11 at Neumos. And if you go to the Thermals' page on Kill Rock Stars, you can download the first single from their upcoming album, "Now We Can See. ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 11, 2008

    Finally, A Kills Date Announced

    The Thermals Portland rock superstars the Thermals will be touring the entire US this spring, and they will be stopping in Seattle for a show on April 11 at Neumos. And if you go to the Thermals' page on Kill Rock Stars, you can download the first single from their upcoming album, "Now We Can See. ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 17, 2007

    Cave Singers Spend Autumn on Black Mountain

    The Thermals Portland rock superstars the Thermals will be touring the entire US this spring, and they will be stopping in Seattle for a show on April 11 at Neumos. And if you go to the Thermals' page on Kill Rock Stars, you can download the first single from their upcoming album, "Now We Can See. ... More >>

  • Food

    April 11, 2007

    Village Pizza Puts the Crust in Its Place

    The Thermals Portland rock superstars the Thermals will be touring the entire US this spring, and they will be stopping in Seattle for a show on April 11 at Neumos. And if you go to the Thermals' page on Kill Rock Stars, you can download the first single from their upcoming album, "Now We Can See. ... More >>

  • Food

    June 29, 2005

    Rising & Shining

    Seattle's star glows bright in the international bread-making firmament.

  • News

    December 17, 2003

    Facing Our Losses - Iraq 2005

    Washington's toll in Iraq in 2005.

  • News

    October 31, 2001

    Did somebody at the Weekly get hit on the head with a bottle of microbrew when they were a baby?

    Washington's toll in Iraq in 2005.

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