City Hall

Seattle City Council Mandates Affordable Housing in South Lake Union, Downtown

The ordinance fell short for many activists who showed up to the council meeting Monday.

04/10/2017 By Hayat Norimine

Accolades

Seattle's Wave Books Now Has a Pulitzer

Tyehimba Jess's 'Olio,' published by the Seattle-based independent press, takes home the 2017 prize in poetry.

04/10/2017 By Darren Davis

Bang For Your Buck

Cheap Week: April 10–16

Upstart Britpop band Blossoms visits Vera Project, Jet City takes improvised aim at the tech world, and 'FoodArt Invitational' explores culinary aesthetics.

04/10/2017 By Kelli Kauakanilehua Adams Edited by Seth Sommerfeld

Film

Seattle International Film Festival 2017 Opens with 'The Big Sick'

The Judd Apatow–produced comedy tells the real story of Kumail Nanjiani ('Silicon Valley') falling for his wife as she was falling ill.

04/10/2017 By Seth Sommerfeld

Sales and Events

Wear What When: April 10–16

This week swing by Baby and Company's pop-up digs on Capitol Hill, try to score a free gift at Ulta's West Seattle grand opening, and preview Good Thing Design Shop inside Glasswing.

04/10/2017 By Nicole Erickson Edited by Rosin Saez

Collabs

Rachel's Ginger Beer and Ma‘ono Join Forces at University Village

Chef Mark Fuller is giving Ma'ono's superlative fried chicken a Nashville-style twist.

04/10/2017 By Allecia Vermillion

City Hall

Should Commissioners for Police Accountability Be District Seats?

Council member Debora Juarez said district representation is "the law of the land."

04/10/2017 By Hayat Norimine

Critic's Notebook

Deborah Madison Comes to the Corson Building

The standard-bearer of vegetarian cooking is coming to Seattle to peddle her new book—and to cook for us.

04/10/2017 By Kathryn Robinson

Murray Allegations

Mayoral Campaigns That Weathered the Storm (or Didn’t) After Allegations

As Seattle's mayor vehemently denies charges of molestation, we examine other high-profile reelection bids that faced troubling accusations.

04/07/2017 By Hayat Norimine

Mariner Munchies

Gaze Upon the New Food Offerings at Safeco Field

Ballard Pizza Company, Great State Burger, and Poquitos spinoffs join the opening day menu. Also toasted grasshoppers. Yes you read that right.

04/07/2017 By Darren Davis

Murray Allegations

Murray Accuser's Attorney Wants to Schedule Video Deposition Next Week

The goal appears to be confirming some very personal details about Seattle's mayor.

04/07/2017 By Hayat Norimine

Shifts & Shakeups

This Week in Restaurant News: Biscuit Sandwiches and Relocations

Plus, Eli Dahlin returns to Seattle—Upper Bar Ferdinand to be exact.

04/07/2017 By Rosin Saez

Opening Dispatch

Art of the Table Reopens Today

The new restaurant is vast, but the food remains as hyperlocal as ever.

04/07/2017 By Rosin Saez

Murray Allegations

Murray Accused of Sexually Abusing Child Decades Ago

The Seattle mayor's attorney said he will "defend this lawsuit vigorously."

04/06/2017 By Hayat Norimine

Theater

David Byrne Discusses the Hedonistic Musical Magic of 'Here Lies Love'

A chat with the iconic musician (and Seattle Rep artistic director Braden Abraham) about the one-of-a-kind political disco theatrical experience.

04/06/2017 By Seth Sommerfeld

Summer Festivals

Upstream Music Fest and Summit Bolsters Its Lineup

The full slate now includes Dinosaur Jr., the Thermals, the Long Winters, Jay Park, Metz, and over 300 total acts for the fest's three-day premiere.

04/06/2017 By Seth Sommerfeld

“Assembly118” – The Ultimate Commute Killer

Downtown rent increases cramping your lifestyle? Long commute getting you down? “Assembly 118” is the game changer coming our way in South Seattle to blow that all up.

04/06/2017