It's always exciting when local non-profits get government cash--particularly when the money's going toward something as sustainable and forward-thinking as Tilth. more ›

There were frequent suicides from the start, in 1910. In 1934 a storm toppled the south wall of the Alki Hotel, killing a man. Perhaps all of this negative energy channeled through the lonely man in Room 59. more ›

No, but seriously--this is good news. In February, all over Washington, dentists are offering free dental care to low-income children, including screenings, cleanings, X-rays and fillings (where possible), and referrals if things have gone further south than that. Because dental care is generally so expensive, it's the kind of thing that low-income parents have to skip when it comes to their kids' health. Washington Dentists Care (we know it might not seem like when they're coming at you with that drill, but they do) is sponsored by the WSDA, whom we applaud because your teeth have to last your whole life.

Here is a partial list of free care offered this month. Please call for an appointment: more ›

A second Aurora Avenue Motel has been declared unsafe and unsanitary by the Washington State Department of Health. Today, residents of the Seals Motel are facing a state-sanctioned ouster, while just two weeks ago it was residents of the Green Lake Motel who experienced the same. It would seem the Department of Health could have just photocopied the report against the Green Lake Motel and changed the name, as the findings are identical. more ›