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Adonis Ducksworth—skateboarder, techno beatmaker, and the coolest candidate running for Seattle City Council District 2. But beyond the hype, what’s his vision for the neighborhood? thestranger.com/news/2025/02/2…

Looking for things to do? Don't worry, we got you. This week, we're pointing you towards events from Tyler, The Creator's CHROMAKOPIA: THE WORLD TOUR to Freakout Weekender and from Rick Steves: On the Hippie Trail — Istanbul to Kathmandu everout.com/seattle/articl…

We're suggesting some cheap and easy events worth your time, from the Northwest African American Museum's Black Art Takeover to The Afrobeats Party and from Twin Peaks Day at Holy Mountain Brewing to Chocolate Beer Week. everout.com/seattle/articl…

Is it a match? Let us know in the comments! 👁️🪚🫵 thestranger.com/i-saw-u/2025/0…

Pop chameleon Halsey will perform her “last trick” at White River Amphitheatre this summer. Folk-pop duo the Lumineers bring their Automatic world tour to Seattle in August. Plus, we’re giving you an early warning for Tate McRae’s Miss Possessive tour. everout.com/seattle/articl…

On Tuesday, a federal judge pressed the Justice Department’s lawyer on the clear, discriminatory intent of President Donald Trump’s order to ban transgender troops from the military and its claims that trans people posed any threat to military readiness. thestranger.com/news/2025/02/1…

I, Anonymous: Backseat Freestyle thestranger.com/i-anonymous/20…

Looking for a place to celebrate Twin Peaks day? Julianne Bell has all the answers here: everout.com/seattle/articl…

Mayor Harrell’s speech covered a lot—but somehow skipped over the $50M per year Seattle voters just committed to social housing. Given his opposition to Prop 1A, maybe that’s not surprising. But ignoring it won’t make it go away. thestranger.com/news/2025/02/1…

Last week, the Senate actually confirmed Robert “The Worm” F. Kennedy Jr. as Secretary of Health and Human Services. A vaccine skeptic and conspiracy theorist is the most powerful health official in the United States. thestranger.com/news/2025/02/1…

“Nasty” Nes Rodriguez, the Godfather of Seattle hiphop, passed away on Saturday, February 15. His name holds especially profound significance for people of a certain age and demographic who lived in Seattle during the 1980s. thestranger.com/music/2025/02/…

The City Council skipped over Eddie Lin for the interim District 2 seat. Now, he’s taking his campaign to the voters. A longtime advocate for labor and public schools, he says he’s ready to fight for a city that works for everyone. thestranger.com/news/2025/02/1…

I haven’t felt so good since visiting a rustic pluck-your-own chicken place for dinner I’m not allowed to operate advice column machinery until I’m feeling better. Enjoy this column from 2017 and look for a new column next week. — @fakedansavage thestranger.com/savage-love/20…

With the help of local expert @treeswithtaha—author of Street Trees of Seattle—we found some sultry cedars, some flirtatious firs, and some delicious deciduous trees that will give anyone of any gender wood for days. thestranger.com/love-and-sex-i…

Seattle bars need to stop playing so much Fleetwood Mac and Rolling Stones. It’s not the bartenders’ fault. thestranger.com/music/2025/02/…

Despite being outspent, earlier this week Prop 1A won by a landslide (60-40%), proving that Seattleites want social housing funded by progressive taxes—not corporate influence. Katie Wilson writes that the victory is a mandate for action, ours. thestranger.com/katie-wilson/2…

HUMP! kicks off this weekend at On the Boards, with 6:30 and 9 pm showings every Friday and Saturday through March 15. Tickets are on sale now via humpfilmfest.com

US District Court Judge Lauren King today temporarily blocked President Donald Trump’s executive order to withhold all federal funding for gender-affirming care for people under age 19 from taking effect in Washington, Oregon and Minnesota. thestranger.com/queer/2025/02/…

The Yellowjackets are back! It’s been almost two years since we left the girls out in the woods, and the Showtime breakout hit returns today. thestranger.com/tv/2025/02/13/…