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Qwest Field

  • Blogs

    June 6, 2011

    U2 Transcends Earthly World Saturday Night at Qwest Field

    Renee McMahon​U2 Qwest Field Saturday, May 4 Forget explosive record sales and world tours--not even the confines of planet Earth can keep U2 in its grasp any longer. Emerging to a deafening level of screams and shrieks Saturday night, U2 made its grand entrance to an estimated 70,000 fans ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 24, 2011

    Qwest Field to Be Renamed CenturyLink Field--It Could Be Worse

    ​In the world of corporate-sponsored sports facilities, seeing a stadium get a new name is often an exercise in controlling one's gag reflex. For almost seven years now, what had been Seahawks Stadium has been called Qwest Field. But now, with Qwest set to be eaten in a merger with Louisiana-b ... More >>

  • 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.

  • Blogs

    January 10, 2011

    Call the Cops! Qwest Busted in Beer Cup Controversy

    This weekend the Seahawks beat the defending Superbowl champs in a shocking upset at Qwest Field. Another group that's upset at Qwest Field? The hundreds of thousands of fans that have been overpaying for their large beers all season. In a controversial video that went viral on Friday, a fan pours a ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 10, 2011

    Seahawks 12th Man Causes Measurable Earthquake During Marshawn Lynch's Winning Run

    ​Anyone who still doubts that Qwest Field isn't the loudest, most raucous stadium in all of sports needs to turn their attention to readings from the Pacific Northwest Seismic Network on Saturday.

  • Arts

    December 29, 2010

    The Weekly Wire: The Week's Recommended Events

    ​Anyone who still doubts that Qwest Field isn't the loudest, most raucous stadium in all of sports needs to turn their attention to readings from the Pacific Northwest Seismic Network on Saturday.

  • Blogs

    December 23, 2010

    Comment of the Week: Loser Douchebag = Louchebag

    ​This week's Comment of the Week comes by way of ElBobbo, the notorious Daily Weekly haunter who manages to make an interesting point here and there, amidst his usual schtick of making fun of people. It's the latter quality that earned him the top commenter spot for this week, however. He made ... More >>

  • Calendar

    December 22, 2010

    Seahawks vs. Rams

    ​This week's Comment of the Week comes by way of ElBobbo, the notorious Daily Weekly haunter who manages to make an interesting point here and there, amidst his usual schtick of making fun of people. It's the latter quality that earned him the top commenter spot for this week, however. He made ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 4, 2010

    The Mobile Letdown

    The mascot of Pioneer Grill Hot Dogs, which inspired one drunk patron to insist that his date "go dance with the wiener" many times in a row.​Food carts are definitely on the rise. Pioneered by the noble taco trucks, ice cream trucks and hot dog stands, the new food cart is exemplified by Port ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 10, 2010

    Score! Seahawks Brunch Deal at BOKA

    Sunday Bloody Sunday (you saw that one coming, right?)​You're likely to eat before a Seahawks game anyway, so why not get your brunch on at BOKA? Here's the deal. On game days from 8-2:30 p.m., you get a buffet brunch, a Bloody Mary and complimentary valet parking all for $18! That means once ... More >>

  • Arts

    August 4, 2010

    The Weekly Wire: The Week’s Recommended Events

    Sunday Bloody Sunday (you saw that one coming, right?)​You're likely to eat before a Seahawks game anyway, so why not get your brunch on at BOKA? Here's the deal. On game days from 8-2:30 p.m., you get a buffet brunch, a Bloody Mary and complimentary valet parking all for $18! That means once ... More >>

  • Arts

    July 14, 2010

    The Fussy Eye: Small Hopes

    Sunday Bloody Sunday (you saw that one coming, right?)​You're likely to eat before a Seahawks game anyway, so why not get your brunch on at BOKA? Here's the deal. On game days from 8-2:30 p.m., you get a buffet brunch, a Bloody Mary and complimentary valet parking all for $18! That means once ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 9, 2010

    Signs of Defiance? Booze Neon Removal Sluggish at Best

    Have all of these you want...​Since the Washington State Liquor Control Board approved regulations to limit the number and size of outside-display alcohol signs -- effectively limiting bars and restaurants to four, front-window beverage-branded neon signs -- one fact has remained consistent: ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 25, 2010

    U2 Postpones Qwest Date, Maldives "Purple Sage," and Earth's Oldest Record Store

    ​-- SeaTimes: The Maldives' Jason Dodson discusses the band's SIFF-commissioned, live soundtrack to the silent film, "Riders of the Purple Sage." The band will be performing the soundtrack along with the film at the Triple Door Tonight. -- USA Today: Bono's gonna need a couple months to recov ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 12, 2010

    Sleep Country Amphitheater: Officially the Worst Name Of Any Venue On Earth

    Hello, Sleep Country! Jack Johnson plays the Sleep County Amphitheater on October 3.​Sleep Country USA! Why See a Concert Anywhere Else!?!? Somehow I missed this news at the end of last month. Most Washingtonians are blissfully unaware of what used to be known as the Amphitheater at Clark Cou ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 26, 2010

    Sounders Beat Union 2-0, But All I Care About Are the Snacks

    ​Yesterday was the big kick-off for Major League Soccer nationwide, and Seattle's own Sounders promptly schooled the Philadelphia Union two to nothing at the Qwest Field opener--which, from what I understand of soccer, counts as a near-epic blowout. And while I might not care that much about ... More >>

  • Arts

    March 24, 2010

    The Weekly Wire: The Week's Recommended Events

    ​Yesterday was the big kick-off for Major League Soccer nationwide, and Seattle's own Sounders promptly schooled the Philadelphia Union two to nothing at the Qwest Field opener--which, from what I understand of soccer, counts as a near-epic blowout. And while I might not care that much about ... More >>

  • Calendar

    March 17, 2010

    Sounders vs. Philadelphia Union

    ​Yesterday was the big kick-off for Major League Soccer nationwide, and Seattle's own Sounders promptly schooled the Philadelphia Union two to nothing at the Qwest Field opener--which, from what I understand of soccer, counts as a near-epic blowout. And while I might not care that much about ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 1, 2010

    Sen. Darlene Fairley, The Secretive Public Official's Best Friend, Introduces a New Un-Open Records Bill

    Sen. Fairley's bill would make it harder or citizens to sue for government disclosure.​State Sen. Darlene Fairley, the Lake Forest Park Democrat, is always looking to save taxpayers money. But why is it at the expense of the public records act? Last year she wanted to eliminate a small committ ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 23, 2009

    Major League Soccer Uses 'Cup Girls' to Drum Up Interest in the Championship

    2 girls, 1 cup.​Major League Soccer makes a big effort to be both hip and family-friendly. That's why yesterday's pregame parade inside Qwest Field before the MLS Cup struck such a bizarre note. At the head of the line, carrying the Anschutz Trophy, were two wildly made-up, ornamental bimbos i ... More >>

  • Arts

    June 24, 2009

    The Weekly Wire: The Week’s Notable Events

    2 girls, 1 cup.​Major League Soccer makes a big effort to be both hip and family-friendly. That's why yesterday's pregame parade inside Qwest Field before the MLS Cup struck such a bizarre note. At the head of the line, carrying the Anschutz Trophy, were two wildly made-up, ornamental bimbos i ... More >>

  • Calendar

    June 24, 2009

    PrideFest

    2 girls, 1 cup.​Major League Soccer makes a big effort to be both hip and family-friendly. That's why yesterday's pregame parade inside Qwest Field before the MLS Cup struck such a bizarre note. At the head of the line, carrying the Anschutz Trophy, were two wildly made-up, ornamental bimbos i ... More >>

  • Arts

    June 3, 2009

    Summer Guide Events Calendar: Festivals and Wiener-Dog Races

    A selection of the season’s major happenings.

  • Blogs

    May 20, 2009

    Naughty Firefighters

    A head finally rolled in the Hannah Montana/Qwest Field firefighter scandal. If you'll recall, fire inspector Lt. Milton Footer didn't bill Qwest Field for $200,000 of overtime SFD services and allegedly used his position to demand Hannah Montana tickets for his fiancee. Well, the Mayor's office jus ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 30, 2009

    Looking for a Job? Qwest Field's Looking for You

    You could watch this while you're working! Photo by Chris FavroGiven the state's unemployment rate, it seems worth noting whenever there's a job fair. Last time we had a big one--at the University of Washington--the line of job-seekers went out the door and down the block. Fortunately, Qwest Field ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 27, 2009

    WSDOT Wastes No Time on Viaduct

    With Gregoire's barely dried signature on Senate Bill 5768, setting up the funding system for replacing the viaduct with a tunnel, the state Department of Transportation just sent out a press release announcing that starting tomorrow, two buildings are coming down. A 40,000 square foot warehouse and ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 9, 2009

    Husky Stadium Not Good Enough for Husky Football, but Good Enough for the World Cup?

    A big non-starter on the UW's legislative agenda this session has been getting remodeling funds for Husky Stadium. Not surprisingly, with an $8 billion budget deficit, elected officials haven't been eager to cough up $150 million (or enable King County to do the same) to make a football stadium ear ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 20, 2009

    The World's Game Came to Seattle

    Plus-one is one of the 22,000 people who bought Sounders season tickets, so he brought me last night for their inaugural game at Qwest Field to see them beat the New York Red Bulls (3-0, which I'm told is a blowout in soccer terms); to see the opening ceremonies with a parade of flags representing ... More >>

  • Calendar

    December 3, 2008

    Seattle Seahawks vs. New England Patriots

    Plus-one is one of the 22,000 people who bought Sounders season tickets, so he brought me last night for their inaugural game at Qwest Field to see them beat the New York Red Bulls (3-0, which I'm told is a blowout in soccer terms); to see the opening ceremonies with a parade of flags representing ... More >>

  • Calendar

    October 8, 2008

    Seattle Seahawks versus Green Bay Packers

    Plus-one is one of the 22,000 people who bought Sounders season tickets, so he brought me last night for their inaugural game at Qwest Field to see them beat the New York Red Bulls (3-0, which I'm told is a blowout in soccer terms); to see the opening ceremonies with a parade of flags representing ... More >>

  • Calendar

    August 27, 2008

    Cougar Gridiron Classic

    Plus-one is one of the 22,000 people who bought Sounders season tickets, so he brought me last night for their inaugural game at Qwest Field to see them beat the New York Red Bulls (3-0, which I'm told is a blowout in soccer terms); to see the opening ceremonies with a parade of flags representing ... More >>

  • Calendar

    July 23, 2008

    Seafair Torchlight Run

    Plus-one is one of the 22,000 people who bought Sounders season tickets, so he brought me last night for their inaugural game at Qwest Field to see them beat the New York Red Bulls (3-0, which I'm told is a blowout in soccer terms); to see the opening ceremonies with a parade of flags representing ... More >>

  • News

    July 2, 2008

    Soccer's About to be Huge in Seattle

    Yet again. For the hundredth time.

  • Blogs

    June 25, 2008
  • Blogs

    January 30, 2008

    Warped Tour 2008

    Yet again. For the hundredth time.

  • Calendar

    October 24, 2007

    Woodstick 2007

    A thousand drummers gather to benefit hearing research

  • Blogs

    September 23, 2007

    Last Night: Smashing Pumpkins, Social D., Bright Eyes, and More at EndFest

    A thousand drummers gather to benefit hearing research

  • Blogs

    September 14, 2007

    Cap'n Crunch Coming to Third Avenue!

    A thousand drummers gather to benefit hearing research

  • Blogs

    June 4, 2007

    Scrap AND Cancel!

    A thousand drummers gather to benefit hearing research

  • Blogs

    April 16, 2007

    Safeco's Views

    A thousand drummers gather to benefit hearing research

  • Blogs

    January 23, 2007

    Last Call Cabs Invade P-Square

    A thousand drummers gather to benefit hearing research

  • Arts

    September 27, 2006

    Art Smarts

    Public art has a new champion in Seattle. Plus: Club changes and dance news.

  • Blogs

    July 5, 2006

    Wednesday Telegraph Room

    Public art has a new champion in Seattle. Plus: Club changes and dance news.

  • Blogs

    June 30, 2006

    Friday Telegraph Room

    Public art has a new champion in Seattle. Plus: Club changes and dance news.

  • News

    January 18, 2006

    The Odds Are Good

    Your bookie says the Seahawks are four-point favorites over the Panthers on Sunday.

  • News

    December 21, 2005

    Qwest Field of Dreams

    In the playoffs, the Seahawks could win their way to the Super Bowl without ever leaving town.

  • Food

    January 5, 2005

    Wine Flack Supreme

    In the playoffs, the Seahawks could win their way to the Super Bowl without ever leaving town.

  • News

    August 25, 2004

    Media, Qwest Field

    In the playoffs, the Seahawks could win their way to the Super Bowl without ever leaving town.

  • News

    August 25, 2004

    Seattle's 31 Flavors

    The city's big multicultural men's soccer tournament was dreamed up by an American-born white woman.

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