The Stranger (newspaper)
| Type | Alternative weekly |
|---|---|
| Format | Tabloid |
| Owner | Brady Walkinshaw |
| Publisher | Tracey Cataldo |
| Founded | September 23, 1991 |
| Political alignment | Progressive |
| Headquarters | 1101 East Pike Street Seattle, Washington 98126 U.S. |
| ISSN | 1935-9004 |
| OCLC number | 27341179 |
| Website | thestranger |
The Stranger is an alternative news and commentary publication in Seattle, Washington. Founded in 1991 by Tim Keck and cartoonist James Sturm, it has a progressive orientation. The paper's principal competitor was the Seattle Weekly until 2019 when the Weekly ceased print publication. Originally published weekly, The Stranger became biweekly in 2017 and suspended print publication during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, resuming publication of a quarterly arts magazine in March 2023 and further increasing its print issues in 2025. It also publishes online content and political endorsements for liberal or progressive candidates.