Reflections on Seattleβs Queer history, 1893β2026
October is the Gayest month, second only to June. It is favored by Queers in part because Halloween provides a mirror into the performativity of…
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Whatβs Up With the Seahawks Ownersβ Weird Son and His AI Obsession?
On September 9, the Khosla familyβwho got uber rich from computer stuffβwas officially introduced as the new owners of the Seattle Seahawks.Β At the Khoslasβ…
Read full article βThe National Lentil Festival in Pullman
Pullman is known as the lentil capital of the world and home of the National Lentil Festival. Angela joins festivalgoers for a taste of community,…
Read full article βForward, Ho!
Iβm a 45-year-old single gay cis man out there in the world. I met a 50-year-old cis married man on Grindr. We had hot sex…
Read full article βSalmon Bay and Licton Springs K-8s face potential merger
Salmon Bay and Licton Springs K-8s in Ballard may merge as part of Seattle Public Schoolsβ (SPS) declining enrollment and budget challenges. The principals of…
Read full article βMore Than Food for Thought
Washington state made this yearβs list with two establishments quite unlike others.
Read full article βΒ Inside the Gremlins Museum
βWhere can I get a Gremlin?β was the question Ian Grant asked himself when he first saw the comedy-horror Christmas film at the drive-in back…
▶️ Watch →Tickets Available for The Urbanist Winter Holiday Party on December 4th
Join The Urbanist for our end of year party and fundraiser. Hear from urbanist electeds, mingle with local advocates, and celebrate The Urbanist's work!
Read full article βLeva on Market apartments sell for $95 million
The 261-unit Leva on Market apartments (1545 NW Market St) have just sold for $95 million. The buyer, Bell Partners, is a national property management…
Read full article βSlog AM: Indiana ACLU Isnβt Thrilled With Nikkita Oliverβs Anti-Zionism, Washington Farmworkers Fight Bosses at the State Supreme Court, an Arsonist Targets der FΓΌhrer
Conservatives take power in British Columbia: The Tories havenβt held power in BC in around a century, though the province has been ruled by small-c…
▶️ Watch →Jay-Z Said Heβll Just Do The Super Bowl Halftime Show Himself
But what about BeyoncΓ©? Time will tell, as Jay-Z puts together his roster for next yearβs Super Bowl Halftime Show.
Read full article βBody Snatchers! Four of Natureβs Freakiest Parasites
Fungi, parasites and mites manipulate or prey on insects in surprising ways.
Read full article βA Salute To Veterans Preview
Powerful stories from prior seasons explore military service, sacrifice and healing.
Read full article βOp-Ed: The Case for Public Access at University Swimming Pools
There is latent value in university-owned swimming pools, but those institutions would need to stop cordoning those resources off to the general public to unlock…
Read full article βWhat To Know About Cychlorphine, A Drug More Potent Than Fentanyl
Itβs an unfamiliar name that comes up in alerts from state medical examiners, local law enforcement and college campuses: cychlorphine. A drug more potent than…
Read full article βFrom Bioweapons To Blackmail, Hereβs Whatβs In Anthropicβs Nearly 100-Page List Of Risks, Including βRisks To Humanityβ
Anthropic's IPO filing reveals a sprawling list of risks, from AI-enabled bioweapons and blackmail to models hacking systems and resisting oversight. The document also details…
Read full article βWA state officials say to use drop boxes to vote
Changes to how USPS handles postmarks make mailing ballots this close to election day risky.
Read full article βHow the Federal Way Link Extension Impacted Bus Ridership Patterns
In December 2025, Sound Transit welcomed the first passengers aboard the Federal Way Link Extension. The three new stations on the 1 Line provide improved…
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Read full article βAI Companies Are Spending $100 Million to Influence the Midterms
Aaron Glantz and Sophie Hills discuss AI companies' efforts to influence the midterms.
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