Local Satirical News Site Pokes Fun at Seattle
'The Needling' tackles some very Seattle subjects in a fun and lighthearted way
By Maggie Kerr February 6, 2019
This article originally appeared in the February 2019 issue of Seattle Magazine.
This article appears in print in the February 2019 issue. Click here to subscribe.
Because reading the real headlines these days can be a head-scratching, mind-numbing exercise in existential angst, an anonymous local journalist launched The Needling last October, a satirical “news” source similar to The Onion.
“Real news can be overwhelming these days,” says its creator. We love the lighthearted spin on some very Seattle subjects.
Check out some of our favorites, below:
Fremont Troll Priced Out of Fremont, Moves to Tukwila
Join The Must List
Sign up and get Seattle's best events delivered to your inbox every week.
Follow Us
IWG Flexible Workspaces Foster Transformational Change | Sponsored
IWG’s hybrid model boost productivity, profits and employee happiness.
IWG is the world’s largest provider of flexible workspace, with 3,500 locations operating under brands including Regus, Spaces and HQ across 120 countries. Its network is unrivaled in its reach, which extends beyond central business districts to suburban and rural areas, where employees have an unparalleled choice of locations in the heart of their local…
Sponsored | How COVID-19 Changed College Admissions
What Every High School Parent and Student Should Know
After last year’s unusual college admission season, parents of high school juniors and seniors have more questions than ever about applying to college during COVID-19. The global pandemic has created a new landscape for students currently applying for college, says college counselor Kelly Herrington. “When people ask me how COVID-19 has changed college admissions, I…
