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The Mariners Sad But Hopeful But Sad 2015 Season
How 2015 was like every other year (save for 1995 and 2001) for the Mariners
Mariners fans go into each season with a renewed hope because the season prior showed promise (think a big, new free agent signing, or the team on the precipice of the playoffs, or a new coach or general manager hire). That’s how it felt coming into this year, too, with the squad finishing an…
Where to Trick or Treat this Halloween
It takes a village (to scare you to death)
Stumbling across neighborhoods that collectively celebrate Halloween is a bit like admiring holiday displays of luminaria—only with the bonus of skeletons, dug-up graves, strobe lights and Vincent Price recordings. Here are a few spirited ’hoods inspired by the terror and the treats of the season. “Trick or Treat Street” in Montlake (aka “Hauntlake”) is known…
Halloween Events in the Seattle Area
From pub crawls to pumpkin fests, there are some great Halloween events throughout October
When Pope Gregory III designated November 1 as All Saints Day in the 8th century to honor fallen saints and martyrs, he probably didn’t envision the night before—dubbed All Hallow’s Eve—blossoming into the raucous, indulgent and oftentimes scandalous celebration we know and love today as Halloween. But truth be told, the pope laid the groundwork for one of my favorite holidays and for that I am forever grateful, especially since Halloween isn’t just…
The Voice Behind Cortana, Halo’s Dr. Halsey
Local actress Jen Taylor discusses what it's like to voice the iconic character
Jen Taylor isn’t famous. Cortana, the purple hologram sidekick whom she voices in the Halo franchise, on the other hand, is one of the most recognizable and beloved characters in video game history. It’s an important distinction for Taylor. In the real world, Cortana’s celebrity “is not something I have to deal with,” she says….
Hit the Town: Best Places for a Great Night Out in Seattle
Plan your best night ever with our evening playbook--there's something for everyone
Calling all first-date flirters, karaoke kings and queens and tranquility seekers—the sun has set and this is your invitation to a whole new side of the city. From classic soul jams and comedy clubs to trivia nights and bingo, there are countless ways to celebrate staying up as the lights go down. 1. Music AppreciationThe…
Seahawks Show Sparks with Graham and Lockett
Running back Rawls shined but he's not the key to a successful season
The story for many this week will be injured running back Marshawn Lynch and whether the team is better off with undrafted rookie Thomas Rawls getting the majority of carries. It’s the sensational storyline, but not the important one. Yes, fresh legs are necessary. But whether the punch from the running back position comes from…
The G.O.O.D. Girls and B.A.D. Boyz Bring A New Hope
Local performers young and old come together to celebrate a diverse neighborhood
Go ahead, watch the video below. I’ll personally pay you $5 if you don’t get the chills. I’ll wait. Okay, now that that’s settled, let me give you some details about what’s going on: On October 1, local immigrant and refugee youth from the Rainier Vista neighborhood of South Seattle are coming together to throw…
2015-2016 NBA Preview: OKC Falls and the Cavs Win
How the Zombie Sonics will disband and LeBron James will reign supreme
The lasting image of the 2014-15 NBA season is a bent Stephen Curry wrist as the ball swished through the net. Yes, the Golden State Warriors won the NBA Championship with deadeye shooting and a flexible defense that, in the end, stifled a depleted Cleveland Cavaliers team with the superhuman LeBron James. In the off…
What We Know and What We Don’t Heading Into Week 3
What's clear is the Seahawks are a good team, what's unclear is Jimmy Graham's role
Going into Sunday’s week 3 game, the biggest storyline for the 0-2 Seattle Seahawks is Jimmy Graham. Will the 6-foot, 7-inch tight end who plays more like a wide receiver be unleashed by Darrell Bevell, the team’s offensive coordinator who Marshawn Lynch’s mom said should be fired? Will he be the answer to the question…
The Must List: Cheesemakers Festival, Local Sightings Film Fest
What to do this weekend in Seattle
Must ScreenNorthwest Film Forum’s Local Sightings Film Festival(9/24 to 10/3, times vary) Stay abreast of new work from local up-and-comers at this annual film event, which showcases the diverse perspectives of Northwest filmmakers. This year’s lineup features stories about a male escort turned deli owner (The Sandwich Nazi), a funny girl with a death wish…
Tougher Vapor Laws, Kam’s Return & More News
The top Seattle news stories you should be reading today
Homeless people will soon have a place to shower and wash clothes at a new urban rest stop set to open in October in Ballard, KING 5 News reports. Located at 2014 NW 57th Street at the base of Cheryl Chow Court, the rest stop consists of five showers, restroom facilities, a diaper-changing area, washers and dryers,…
Pearl Jam’s Mike McCready Reps Stereo Embers on Late Night
Rocker dons t-shirt of power pop foursome while jamming with Stephen Colbert
Pearl Jam played the The Late Show with Stephen Colbert show last night and lead guitarist, Mike McCready, was spotted wearing the band t-shirt of local power-pop group, Stereo Embers. Later that night, McCready tweeted this picture out of himself and Colbert backstage. The band played a Neil Young cover, “Rockin In The Free World,”…
Seattle’s Holocaust Center for Humanity Opens October 18
The museum, 25 years in the making, contains more than 3,000 books and videos
Two months ago, there were only two dozen handwritten notes, scattered like colorful Post-its, on a concrete pillar inside Seattle’s new Holocaust Center for Humanity. Written by students, the notes answer the question “How does change begin with you?” By this time next year, executive director Dee Simon hopes there will be 15,000 responses. Part…
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