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Soundgarden snubbed again by Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
Soundgarden has been passed over again by the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Details: The grunge rock band, which formed in Seattle in the 1980s, was one of 14 acts nominated in the performer category this year.But when the Rock Hall announced its 2023 inductees on Wednesday, the local favorite failed to make the final cut.Background: Soundgarden, known for songs such as "Black Hole Sun" and "Outshined," previously was nominated in 2020.The big picture: The Rock Hall has received criticism for failing to induct enough women, Axios Cleveland's Troy Smith writes.This year, it inducted Kate Bush, Sheryl Crow and Missy Elliott, with Elliott being the first female hip-hop artist to receive the honor.The other four performers or bands inducted into the Rock Hall's class of 2023 were George Michael, Willie Nelson, Rage Against the Machine and The Spinners.
The Needling satirizes Seattle. Here's who's behind it
Admit it, Seattle deserves gentle mockery at times and savvy media consumers know where to turn for a dose of that: The Needling, one of Seattle's newest publications, which delivers Onion-like satire about the Emerald City.Driving the news: We talked with founder Lex Vaughn, who started The Needling in 2018 after working as a Seattle Times reporter and a King County communications specialist.Vaughn expects readership to hit 100,000 this year.Why it matters: Too often when a person works in journalism or politics, they have to bite their tongue, Vaughn told Axios. "As someone obsessed with chasing the truth, this is...
Lex Vaughn, founder of The Needling, shares her ideal Seattle day
Satirist Lex Vaughn worked as a reporter and a media spokesperson before starting The Needling five years ago.We asked her what would constitute the Best Day Ever in our fair city, which we hope to bring back as a regular feature.🍂 Weather: An early October day, misty in the morning and sunny in the afternoon.🍳 Breakfast: Sabine Café for either their breakfast sandwich or fried egg sandwich with za’atar potatoes.☕ Morning activity: Listening to a funny podcast on a walk to get coffee at one of her favorite cafes—either Café Bambino or Firehouse Coffee.🍝 Lunch: "Lucky's Pho in Fremont for...
You could soon need a reservation for Mount Rainier
Ever been up to Mount Rainier in the summer only to find it clogged with humans and cars and found yourself getting irritated instead of uplifted? The National Park Service is aware of this and looking for a way to stagger the flow.Driving the news: Mount Rainier National Park is seeking public feedback on a plan to implement a timed-entry reservation system during peak season.Feedback the park received from the public a few years ago was focused on complaints related to traffic congestion, parking shortages and crowding.Park superintendent Greg Dudgeon said in a written statement those concerns are, "exactly what...
A look at who might replace Jay Inslee as Washington governor
Gov. Jay Inslee announced Monday he won't run for a fourth term, after being only the second governor in state history to serve three terms consecutively. Now, the question is: Who will run to replace the Democratic governor in 2024?Here's a look at a few likely contenders. First, the Democrats.Bob FergusonBob Ferguson, elected as Washington's attorney general in 2012, gained national attention in 2017 when he led a lawsuit that halted then-President Donald Trump's earliest travel ban. Shortly afterward, Ferguson was named one of Time magazine's 100 most influential people of the year.Ferguson announced Tuesday that he is exploring a...
We tried the cottage cheese ice cream trend
If you are even halfway trying to increase your protein intake, you may have been inundated with videos on social media recently about making high-protein ice cream from cottage cheese. (Don't know what I'm talking about? See here.)After seeing seven or so videos about this concept, which involves blending cottage cheese with syrup or honey and other flavorings, then freezing it, I decided to give it a try.Initially, I was obsessed. In particular, one version that uses strawberries and graham crackers I thought tasted a lot like strawberry cheesecake ice cream.I made several batches of it over the course of...
With Washington state set to decriminalize drugs, cities may step in
Local officials around Washington state — including in Seattle — are proposing their own laws to punish drug use, now that drug possession is set to become decriminalized statewide this summer. What's happening: Washington's Legislature adjourned about a week ago without agreeing on a new law addressing drug possession.If lawmakers don't reconvene and take action before July 1, Washington is set to become the second U.S. state to decriminalize possession of hard drugs, after Oregon voters approved an initiative to do so in 2020.Latest: On Thursday, Seattle City Attorney Ann Davison and two Seattle City Council members announced a local...
Downtown Seattle is 10% parking. That's less than other cities
Downtown Seattle has less surface parking than most city centers, according to one nonprofit's analysis.By the numbers: 10% of downtown Seattle is devoted to surface parking, which is about half the national average, according to Parking Reform Network, a nonprofit that advocates for more walkable and affordable cities.The average city center in the U.S. is 20% surface parking, according to the group.Why it matters: The more space devoted to parking, the less that's available for housing, parks and retail, which creates less pedestrian-friendly cities and can drive up housing costs, the organization says.Context: Seattle has implemented policies to do away with parking minimums for all buildings downtown except for hospitals, the Parking Reform Network notes.The city has also relaxed parking requirements in neighborhood commercial centers and in areas with frequent transit stops.These types of policies help reduce car use and pollution from vehicles, while making neighborhoods more walkable, according to the group.
Seattle startup gets FDA clearance for new surgical imaging tool
A Seattle medical tech company's revolutionary surgical imaging instrument has become the first light-enabled navigation tool for spine surgery to receive Food and Drug Administration clearance.Why it matters: Officials with Proprio believe the tool, which allows surgeons to essentially "see" the spine being operated on in real time, could dramatically improve clinical outcomes.Driving the news: This month, the Paradigm device received the FDA 510(k) clearance that's required for new medical implements before they are taken to market, Proprio said in an emailed announcement.How it works: Using advancements in light field computer vision and AI, the system combines views of the...
Ready, set, sneeze: Seattle's allergy season arrives
The Pacific Northwest's temperate climate means we have some of the highest pollen counts in the country, especially when it comes to trees, and our late start to spring means peak season for some allergies could be starting now.Driving the news: Warmer, drier and windier weather exacerbates pollen allergies in general. But tree, grass and ragweed pollen ramp up when the days are warm and the nights are cool, according to the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology.Just a few warm days will prompt evergreen trees — cedars, junipers, alders and birches — to start their annual reproductive ritual...
Fine particle pollution in Seattle metro area has worsened
Data: EPA; Map: Kavya Beheraj/AxiosAir quality in the Seattle metro area, as measured by fine particle pollution, has worsened since 2012, but still falls well within currently listed safe ranges, Axios' Alex Fitzpatrick and Kavya Beheraj report.Why it matters: Fine particles, generated from fossil fuel burning, wildfire smoke and other sources, can enter our bodies when we breathe, making their way to the lungs or bloodstream and causing myriad health problems.Details: They are linked to nearly 11,000 excess deaths across the U.S. annually, by one estimate.Non-white and low-income Americans are at a higher risk of death from exposure to fine...
How to pick tomatoes that thrive in Seattle summers
Compared to much of the country, Seattle has a relatively low number of heat units — the number of days well over 50 degrees Fahrenheit — in which to ripen a tomato.How it works: That means Seattle gardeners need to find every advantage they can, Erica Browne Grivas, journalist and Western director of Garden Communicators International, told Axios. Plant when night temperatures are warm, typically in the second week of May, she said. Tomatoes need at least six hours of direct sun, at least two feet of garden space, staking support, and regular deep watering.Details: The main thing to look...
How to pick tomatoes that thrive in Seattle summers
Compared to much of the country, Seattle has a relatively low number of heat units — the number of days well over 50 degrees Fahrenheit — in which to ripen a tomato.How it works: That means Seattle gardeners need to find every advantage they can, Erica Browne Grivas, journalist and Western director of Garden Communicators International, told Axios. Plant when night temperatures are warm, typically in the second week of May, she said. Tomatoes need at least six hours of direct sun, at least two feet of garden space, staking support, and regular deep watering.Details: The main thing to look...
Federal legislation aims to protect abortion doctors in blue states
Members of Washington's congressional delegation are trying to protect doctors in blue states from legal action if they perform abortions on people who cross state lines for the procedure.What's happening: Today, U.S. Sen. Patty Murray (D-Wash.) and U.S. Rep. Kim Schrier (D-Sammamish) are introducing legislation to prevent some states' restrictive abortion laws from being used against doctors who provide abortions in states where the procedure is legal.The idea is to make sure anti-abortion policies in states such as Texas and Idaho can't reach past those states' borders, according to a summary of the legislation.Context: A law set to take effect...
Bigfoot more likely to be seen in Washington than any other state
While Bigfoot appears to be a fan of the West Coast in general, you are most likely to spot the bipedal cryptid in Washington state, according to an analysis of sightings reported to the Bigfoot Field Researchers Organization.Why it matters: Nearly every state has reported sightings of the legendary ape-like creature, including Florida, which recently hosted a Bigfoot conference. But Washington leads the country with 710 reports and 9.12 sightings per 100,000 people, according to the analysis.What they're saying: "This is the land of the weird," said David George Gordon, a naturalist, cryptozoologist and author of numerous books, including "The...
Bigfoot more likely to be seen in Washington than any other state
While Bigfoot appears to be a fan of the West Coast in general, you are most likely to spot the bipedal cryptid in Washington state, according to an analysis of sightings reported to the Bigfoot Field Researchers Organization.Why it matters: Nearly every state has reported sightings of the legendary ape-like creature, including Florida, which recently hosted a Bigfoot conference. But Washington leads the country with 710 reports and 9.12 sightings per 100,000 people, according to the analysis.What they're saying: "This is the land of the weird," said David George Gordon, a naturalist, cryptozoologist and author of numerous books, including "The...
King County mental health levy is on the ballot
Tuesday is the deadline to return your ballot if you want to help determine how King County provides mental health services.Why it matters: Today's special election will decide whether the county will raise property taxes to pay for behavioral health services, including five new walk-in crisis centers that will be open 24 hours a day.Details: The measure on the ballot, Proposition 1, asks voters to approve a new nine-year property tax levy, which would raise about $1.25 billion through 2032.The levy would impose a new tax of $0.145 per $1,000 of assessed property value. In 2024, that would be roughly...
Seattle Sea Dragons advance to XFL North Division Championship game
The Seattle Sea Dragons clinched a berth in the XFL North Division Championship game with a 28-9 win Sunday against the Vegas Vipers at Lumen Field.The original XFL was founded in 1999 as a partnership between the World Wrestling Federation and NBC, which had lost its NFL rights to CBS three years prior and was searching for a football product.The current iteration is co-owned by Dwayne Johnson.Of note: The Sea Dragons' colors are navy, two shades of dark green and orange, but this season's uniform leans hard into the orange. (This can cause a jolt of initial eye shock for Seattle fans accustomed to blue and green!)Get more local stories in your inbox with Axios Seattle.
Seattle Sea Dragons advance to XFL North Division Championship game
The Seattle Sea Dragons clinched a berth in the XFL North Division Championship game with a 28-9 win Sunday against the Vegas Vipers at Lumen Field.The original XFL was founded in 1999 as a partnership between the World Wrestling Federation and NBC, which had lost its NFL rights to CBS three years prior and was searching for a football product.The current iteration is co-owned by Dwayne Johnson.Of note: The Sea Dragons' colors are navy, two shades of dark green and orange, but this season's uniform leans hard into the orange. (This can cause a jolt of initial eye shock for Seattle fans accustomed to blue and green!)
5 big things Washington's Legislature passed in 2023
Washington's Legislature adjourned Sunday after a 105-day session that saw lawmakers approve new gun restrictions, changes to housing policy and measures to protect abortion access.The Democratic-controlled Legislature also approved a new, $69.3 billion two-year budget that pays for public schools, prisons and other state services.Yes, but: Lawmakers failed to reach an agreement on new criminal penalties for drug possession. The impasse comes two years after the state Supreme Court struck down Washington's felony drug possession law. A temporary law that made drug possession a misdemeanor is set to expire this summer, and legislators did not approve a replacement policy.That means,...
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