In response to >Matt's hard-hitting reporting on crow attacks in our very backyard, one concerned Seattlest reader shared his own experiences, and his theory as to a possible explanation. Hint: it involves solar flares, and we're all going to die. more ›

Speaking of membership drives, every so often we head over to the shadowy area of Seattlest HQ where the beancounters with green eyeshades are number-crunching. They tell us our Seattlest RSS subscribers are up four percent this month, but we think we can beat that number. Subscribe today! It's free, after all. And while we're at it: kids, you can follow us on Twitter or on your mobile device. We also proudly introduce a pilot program where Seattlest David comes by your home and reads his "Seahawks vs. Cooking Dish" exploits aloud, any time of the day or night. But that is not free. Contact us for details. more ›

GENUINELY COOL, ARTSY FARTSY NIGHT: Go to the Filter release party at the Richard Hugo House tonight for readings, hobnob opps with writerly folks, and performances by Awesome!. The literary magazine celebrates the release of its second issue, and if you haven't seen this work of art yet, you may not know: this is a beautiful and well-crafted literary magazine, not only in content but in construction. more ›