Mike Patnode News Today

In 1983, the Seattle band Bam Bam, fronted by a talented, elegant Black woman named Tina Bell, created a sound and lyrical foundation for a genre white men with knit hats and plaid shirts would later make famous as "grunge." Bell was backed by husband Tommy Martin and lifelong friend Scott Ledgerwood (“Scotty Buttocks”). Jen B. Larson digs deep into the archives to give Tina Bell, who died in 2012, her props as the uncrowned "Queen of Grunge."

TCH’s annual ‘1927 Gala’ to feature dinner and more By STAFF REPORT / trepecki@breezenewspapers.com - | Jan 12, 2021 The Community House is still accepting reservations for its annual reimagined “1927 Gala.” Set for Jan. 22, this year’s fundraising event will feature a gourmet five-course dinner prepared by a team of noted island chefs. However, like several community activities planned for last year and now this year, the gala has had to undergo some changes to adjust for the ongo...