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Hit Comedy TITANISH Returns To Green Lake Theater Next Month
Crashing into the shores of Green Lake this summer, the returning favorite Titanish is back for one more voyage at Seattle Public Theater from August 22, 2023 to September 22, 2024. Penned by Jeff Schell and Ryan Dobosh with music and direction by Mark Siano, this musical from The Habit...
Seattle Mariners Eyeing Brandon Lowe for Second Base Improvement in Trade Talks
The Tampa Bay Rays, once high-fliers, are now facing challenges, losing key players and struggling to maintain their previous form. With a mediocre record of 47-47, they might opt to trade top assets. Seattle Mariners, plagued by issues at second base, could find a solution in Brandon Lowe, a consistent performer for the Rays.
Alex Rodriguez Says He Wants to Come Back and Celebrate with Seattle Mariners Fans
Alex Rodriguez, who has essentially been exiled from Seattle since leaving after the 2000 season, said in a radio interview on Tuesday that he would like one day to come back to Seattle and thank Mariners fans. The question is, will he ever be invited?
Eastside office leasing on a roll
In the first half of 2024, office tenants have signed for at least 4.2 million square feet in greater Seattle, led by 2 million square feet in Bellevue and other Eastside cities. CoStar data reveals that this is the strongest office leasing in the first half of any year since 2019.
One-Third of the City Council May Not Be Able to Vote on Renters’ Rights
Seattle City Council President Sara Nelson seems poised to wield the new conservative majority to claw back tenant protections, but she might not have as strong of an army as it seems. Council Members Maritza Rivera, Tanya Woo, and Joy Hollingsworth potentially carry conflicts of interests when it comes to voting on policies that shrink or boost landlord profits.
Federal fugitive arrested in Seattle, passed out in car
SEATTLE - Police arrested a federal fugitive in Seattle’s Capitol Hill neighborhood last week. Officers were called July 7 around 7:27 a.m. to reports of a man passed out in his car near 12th Ave and E Pine St. Several officers arrived and located the man, who was asleep...
Raul Garcia begins six-day journey to Seattle
ELLENSBURG-Every journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step, and US Senate candidate Dr. Raul Garcia's journey began on Tuesday morning in the Yakima canyon. "Today we walk so every step counts, and honors every senseless death here in the state of Washington," Garcia said. Garcia is walking...
Hull Eager to Take on Second Half of Season in Seattle
Momentum. That’s the word that’s on Funny Car driver Buddy Hull and the Jim Dunn Racing team’s minds going into the NHRA Northwest Nationals this weekend, June 19-21, at Pacific Raceways, located just outside of Seattle. Since turning a corner at the Thunder Valley Nationals in early June, the team has been building a momentum of consistency and performance that is sure to lead to success during the first race of a shortened Western Swing.
Seattle cult legends Fastbacks announce first album in 25 years, share "Come On"
Seattle cult punk/power-pop legends the Fastbacks have announced their first album in 25 years. It’s titled For WHAT Reason! and will be out August 28 via No Threes. If you’re unfamiliar, Kurt Bloch, Kim Warnick, and Lulu Gargiulo formed Fastbacks while in high school in 1979 and they’ve been constants in the 45 years since. Kurt Cobain was a fan, they put out records on Sub Pop in the ’90s, and their list of former drummers includes a pre-Guns N’ Roses Duff McKagan, Dan Peters of Mudhoney, John Moen of The Jicks and The Decemberists, and Tad Hutchison of the Young Fresh Fellows. Mike Musburger has been their most constant drummer through their history and is with them on this new album.
Native Bidaské with Derrick Belgarde and Dean Dauphinais on Native Homelessness
Join Native News Online Editor Levi Rickert, along with Senior Staff Reporter Jenna Kunze, for this week’s Native Bidaské as they interview Derrick Belgarde (Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians/ Chippewa-Cree), the director of housing and human service nonprofit in Seattle, Chief Seattle Club, and veterans advocate Dean Dauphinais (Spirit Lake).
Chill Vibes for the Summertime at the Day in Day Out Music Festival
Summer music festivals are in full swing. At this year's iteration of the Seattle Center's Day in Day Out Festival, the music was vibrant and the hot sun shined, with plenty of shade and vendors, from Yerba Mate to Jones Soda, to keep concertgoers cool. (Even performers tried to help attendees beat the heat by handing out water in, let's just say, interesting ways, but more on that in a bit.)
In midst of public safety worries, Capitol Hill EcoDistrict hopes to help change the way neighborhood spaces are used — including activating the top of the massive Seattle Central parking garage
As community representatives and city officials hope to make strides in addressing public safety worries around Capitol Hill’s Pike/Pine and Broadway core and its popular Cal Anderson Park, an organization with deep neighborhood roots is helping to reshape streets and design in the area. The Capitol Hill EcoDistrict has...
Christian Little Selected in the 11th Round by the Seattle Mariners
BATON ROUGE, La. – LSU senior pitcher Christian Little was selected Tuesday in the 11th round of the MLB Draft (333rd pick overall) by the Seattle Mariners. The draft is concluding Tuesday with Rounds 11-20 taking place in Fort Worth, Texas, and it may be viewed on MLB.com. Little,...
REMINDER: Seattle Southside Chamber’s Southside Leadership Conference is this Friday, July 19
EDITOR’S NOTE: South King Media Founder/Publisher Scott Schaefer serves on the Board of Directors for the Seattle Southside Chamber of Commerce. REMINDER: The Seattle Southside Chamber of Commerce’s Southside Leadership Conference will be held at Highline College this Friday, July 19, 2024, with eight workshops featuring incredible leaders in our community.
What to Know About Ezell’s Famous Chicken's Black Business Leadership Conference
Local fast-food chain Ezell’s Famous Chicken is hosting its third annual Raising Up Black Businesses Initiative Conference on Aug. 17. Held from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at the University of Washington's Seattle campus, the conference looks to celebrate National Black Business Month and aims to educate and elevate Black, Washington-based business owners, according to a release from the business.
MARINERS REVEAL FIRST WAVE OF PROMOTIONS
PORTLAND, ME – July 16, 2024 – The Maine Mariners announced ten theme nights for the 2024-2025 season on Tuesday, also revealing the dates of postgame skates and full team autograph sessions. The full theme night schedule, specialty jersey lineup, and list of giveaways will be rolled out later this summer.
Deadline approaches for Seattle businesses to claim $2K in vandalism repair grants
SEATTLE — Time is running out for small businesses to get reimbursed for repairs to property damage often caused by break-ins and vandalism throughout Seattle. Businesses in Seattle can apply for grants of up to $2,000 to cover the costs of broken doors, locks, fences, gates and signs. The money can also be used to replace windows that have been etched or shattered.
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