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It’s been 50 years since a young academic named David Brewster moved

It’s been 50 years since a young academic named David Brewster moved from the East Coast to a…

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Near the end of Nickolas Dylan Rossi’s documentary about Elliott Smith, the

Near the end of Nickolas Dylan Rossi’s documentary about Elliott Smith, the late artist’s former collaborator and good…

Doyle’s Jasper amid the signature blue waves.

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Brandon Ivie had a problem to solve. During the first scene of

Brandon Ivie had a problem to solve. During the first scene of Jasper in Deadland, his hero needed…

It has been two decades since a 14-year-old Tacoma kid named Jeff

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It has been two decades since a 14-year-old Tacoma kid named Jeff

It has been two decades since a 14-year-old Tacoma kid named Jeff Coats kidnapped and stole the car…

Kassebaum brings the heartache.Tracy Martin

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First off, Jacques Brel is not alive. The Belgian crooner died of

First off, Jacques Brel is not alive. The Belgian crooner died of a pulmonary embolism back in 1978,…

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Today’s edition of Seattle Weekly is the final issue to benefit from

Today’s edition of Seattle Weekly is the final issue to benefit from the work of Gwendolyn Elliott as…

For Leeni Ramadan, videomaking isn’t just about promoting her music. Rather, it’s

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For Leeni Ramadan, videomaking isn’t just about promoting her music. Rather, it’s

For Leeni Ramadan, videomaking isn’t just about promoting her music. Rather, it’s a part of the total package,…

Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson warms up before the big game.

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All photos by Jeremy Dwyer-LindgrenBefore ending in one of the most excruciating

All photos by Jeremy Dwyer-Lindgren Before ending in one of the most excruciating moments in the history of…

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When Kris Orlowski released Believer last year, the album was promoted as

When Kris Orlowski released Believer last year, the album was promoted as the debut full-length of the Seattle…

When Kris Orlowski released Believer last year, the album was promoted as

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When Kris Orlowski released Believer last year, the album was promoted as

When Kris Orlowski released Believer last year, the album was promoted as a debut full-length for the Seattle…

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Those of you who pick up the print version of Seattle Weekly

Those of you who pick up the print version of Seattle Weekly will notice something new in the…

Norris’ response to the 2010 fatwa.

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Three voicemails were waiting for me when I walked into my Seattle

Three voicemails were waiting for me when I walked into my Seattle Weekly office last Wednesday morning. I…

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When “Arrows,” the first single from the second Fences album, Lesser Oceans,

When “Arrows,” the first single from the second Fences album, Lesser Oceans, was released last August, it started…

When Bruce Pavitt moved from Forest Park, Illinois, to Olympia in 1979,

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When Bruce Pavitt moved from Forest Park, Illinois, to Olympia in 1979,

When Bruce Pavitt moved from Forest Park, Illinois, to Olympia in 1979, punk rock was nothing new. The…

Seattle protestors voice their frustration over the Missouri grand jury's decision on November 24, 2014. Photo by Cecilia Corsano-Leopizzi

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Seattle was up late Monday night following the announcement that a grand

Seattle was up late Monday night following the announcement that a grand jury in Missouri elected not to…

Cocker (leaping) and band perform.

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Pulp: A Film About Life, Death & Supermarkets Runs Wed., Nov. 19–Wed.,

Pulp: A Film About Life, Death & Supermarkets Runs Wed., Nov. 19–Wed., Nov. 26 at 
Grand Illusion. Not…

Late last month almost 120 Seattle police officers saw their lawsuit challenging

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Late last month almost 120 Seattle police officers saw their lawsuit challenging

Late last month almost 120 Seattle police officers saw their lawsuit challenging the department’s new use-of-force policy thrown…

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 Paseo says farewell to its diners. Photo by Jeremy Dwyer-LindgrenShedding some light

Paseo says farewell to its diners. Photo by Jeremy Dwyer-Lindgren Shedding some light on the mystery surrounding Tuesday’s…

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 Paseo says farewell to it’s customers. Photo by Jeremy Dwyer-LindgrenShedding some light

Paseo says farewell to it’s customers. Photo by Jeremy Dwyer-Lindgren Shedding some light on the mystery surrounding Tuesday’s…

Matt Smokovich. Photo by Newspin Photo

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While Matt “Smoke” Smokovich was producing the second full-length release by his

While Matt “Smoke” Smokovich was producing the second full-length release by his friend and K Records artist Eprhyme,…