Eastside Man Still Thinks It’s Hilarious to Ask Partner to Make Him a Turkey Sammamish

After five years of living in Kirkland, Eastside man Todd Wesley still giggles each time he asks his wife to "make me a turkey Sammamish."  "There's just something about the names around here that are...

Territory Between Fremont and Ballard to Be Officially Recognized as ‘FreeBall’

After years of juggling different names that caused friction in the area dangling between Ballard and Fremont, its residents officially announced today they have formally changed their neighborhood name to FreeBall. “We finally realized that...

Naked Tree Seductively Drops Final Leaf

Eyes popped and tongues rolled out of panting mouths shouting “awoogah” today in Seattle when one naked tree culminated its dazzling, three-month strip tease routine by playfully tossing aside its final leaf to the...

‘U Up?’ Text Steadily Migrating Closer to 10 p.m. With Each Passing Year

In what used to be a regular 2 a.m. ritual, one aging fuckboy’s late-night hookup texts have steadily migrated closer to an optimal bedtime each year since passing the age of 30. “Back in college...

New Luxury Apartment Building Offers Full-Amenity Dorm Experience

As luxury apartment buildings offer larger common areas and more onsite amenities, the new Haflwaye Haus Lofts on Capitol Hill takes the logical next step of offering residents a full college dorm experience. “This isn’t just putting...

What the Lifted Mask Mandate Means for Seattle’s Luchador Community

While many throughout Washington state are excited about pandemic restrictions coming to an end this weekend, Seattle’s luchador community says they’re struggling to come to grips with what the lifted mask mandate means for...

International District Renamed Everywhere District

Seattle residents are applauding the renaming of the International District, colloquially known as “the ID”, to the more inclusive Everywhere District. “It’s really a big step forward for Seattle,” said Mayor Jenny Durkan as she...

Man Picking Nose In Background of 70,000 UW Cherry Blossom Photos

This week one local man who failed to discreetly pick his nose wound up in the backgrounds of at least 70,000 photos of this year’s cherry blossom bloom at the University of Washington. “I only...

Rapidly Aging 23-Year-Old Already Unsure Who Half of Capitol Hill Block Party Lineup Is

It was a sobering day for Cooper Ryan as he opened The Stranger to find an unfamiliar lineup at this year’s Capitol Hill Block Party.  “I assumed my musical taste had at least four or...