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Behind big performances by Charles and Stewart, Storm takes win over Dream
The Seattle Storm got a bounce back win, as they defeated the Atlanta Dream. Seattle takes the season series 2-1, and remains firmly in the second seed in the Western Conference.
Mariners get swept by Astros in 8-5 loss
The Seattle Mariners were swept in three games against the Houston Astros, capped off by a Sunday loss of 8-5. Starter Robbie Ray went only three innings in the loss.
Ten-man Sounders snap three game losing streak with win over Rapids
The Seattle Sounders snapped their three game losing streak, defeating the Colorado Rapids at Lumen Field. Goals by Jordan Morris and Nico Lodeiro helped Seattle secure three points for the first time since July 2nd.
Mariners offense almost completely silent in second straight loss to Astros
The Seattle Mariners fell for the second game in a row to the Houston Astros. Seattle’s offensive inconsistency continues to be a prime factor in the teams losses within three runs.
14-game win streak comes to an end as Mariners fall to Astros
The Seattle Mariners would see their 14-game winning streak dashed as they fell to the division leading Houston Astros. Poor offensive showing and a bad start by Marco Gonzales doomed Seattle.
All Day & A Night Official Day Party aims to bring creative community together
Creative Econ’s All Day & A Night official day party is set for this Sunday, July 24th. The party will feature live DJs, food from Catfish Corner, drinks, hookah and a rooftop. Located at Within Sodo (2915 1st Ave S), it’s bound to be one of the most exciting events of the summer.
King County Elections Calls for Removal of Unauthorized Ballot Drop Box Signs
As voters began to receive their ballots over the weekend, King County Elections began receiving reports of suspicious and intimidating signs placed near ballot drop boxes, warning voters that the drop box is “under surveillance.” The signs feature a QR code for placing “election incident” reports. Located around King County, these signs appear to be a targeted effort undertaken by party-affiliated activists to intimidate and dissuade voters from using secure ballot drop boxes.
Community Home at Beacon Center Adds Day Program for Young Adults
The rechristened Community Home at Beacon Center now offers more aid to young adults experiencing homelessness and new programming with a mental health focus to serve young adults ages 18-24 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., seven days a week. The Day Program opened on July 11. The new programming expands activities at the center which also serves as an overnight shelter from 6 p.m. to 8 a.m. daily.
WEIRD AT NIGHT EPISODE 210 - PLAGIARISM
WEIRD at NIGHT is a surreal comedy, art share, extravaganza hosted by Patrick Galactic. This Saturday’s episode features CRACK SABBATH, BEAR AXE, VAUDEVILLE ETIQUETTE, SCREENS, CHRIS KING & THE GUTTERBALLS, TERRY MONSTROSITY, NOTFOR$ALE, and more!
Reconciliation Tour: Converge Media’s new film on Baseball, Civil Rights, and Equality
Converge Media presents the trailer for Reconciliation Tour, a soon to be released short film that documents Seattle’s Baseball Beyond Borders Kings’ eye opening journey through the “Heart of the South” to Jackson, Mississippi and Montgomery, Alabama; a journey which included baseball, civil rights, and reconciliation.
Storm win 4th straight, 3rd time against Indiana Fever
The Seattle Storm defeated the Indiana Fever for the third time this year, giving the Storm their fourth straight victory. Breanna Stewart continued her MVP caliber play, while Tina Charles continues to add a spark off of the bench.
Farewell Salman! Our live director from Saudi Arabia who found a home at Converge Media
“We have a live director from Saudi Arabia…” These were my words on June 4th while accepting an Emmy Award on behalf of Converge Media. Salman Albuqayshi was whom I was speaking of, for almost a year now he has been the live director for the Morning Update Show, The Day With Trae, The Factorz TV, We Live In Color, The Truth With Proof, and countless specials the aired on Converge. However, last Friday, we held a going away party for Salman as he moves on to the next phase of his career.
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Traveling While Black In Seattle looks to take their show to a national audience
When Anthony and Marlie Love arrived in Seattle from St. Louis, Missouri in 2019, the couple discovered quickly that they didn’t know where to travel or what to do. They realized that a resource was needed to help Black people in the area discover locations they could travel to and feel comfortable while doing it, and so their show was born.
DANCE BREAK! WEIRD at NIGHT this Saturday
WEIRD at NIGHT gets MOVING this week! This episode is about getting our bodies moving, lifting the vibration using physical activity to alleviate our nervous systems from stress and anxiety - letting our bodies engage with their primal desires to run, to dance, and lift our heart beats to hear, to feel, to understand, the mother beat.
Seattle’s Landmark BLM Street Mural gets a fresh coat
July 9th marked an annual occasion for the VividMatterCollective (VMC), as they spent the day repairing the world famous Black Lives Matter Street mural on Capitol Hill. Set between the south end of Cal Anderson Park and Rancho Bravo, the mural takes up an entire lane between 10th and 11th Ave.
Storm pull away late to win third straight, beat Wings 83-74
The Seattle Storm used key bench contributions and veteran closing to defeat the Dallas Wings. The win would be Seattle’s third in as many games and third straight against the Wings since Seattle lost to Dallas on June 3rd.
Don’t Miss Art Of The Matter Ep 12 Featuring Breyahna Monet
Tune in Monday, July 11th at 6 pm for episode 12 of Art Of The Matter featuring artist and best friend of TDUB, Breyahna Monet. Breyahna's journey into art, while relatively new, has been filled with amazing experiences and triumphs. From assisting with the mural honoring Manny Ellis to having her painting turned into glass, this Seattle-raised, Tacoma-based artist is making huge strides. This is Art Of The Matter.
Baseball, Civil Rights and Reconciliation: Day 4 (Montgomery, Alabama)
Day four of the Baseball Beyond Borders trip through the South was one of the most impactful. The team visited the Equal Justice Initiative’s Legacy Museum, which tells the story of slavery in great detail as well as the National Memorial for Peace and Justice, which lists the names of individuals who were lynched throughout American history. They also were graced by the presence of Anthony Ray Hinton, who spent 30 years on death row for a crime he did not commit. Hinton spoke about forgiveness and love, a powerful message made more poignant by his experiences.
Shaina Shepherd shines and Liv Lyons makes her Sounders photography debut
On Saturday, July 9th, the Seattle Sounders faced off once again against their rivals, the Portland Timbers. But this was no ordinary rivalry match —the Sounders had a championship to celebrate, and they did so in true Seattle fashion.