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EDITORIAL | Attorney general wants to raise smoking age

Attorney General Bob Ferguson announced last week that he’d like Washington to become the first state to raise the smoking age to 21, rather than 18, where it currently sits.

REVIEW | Patrick Stewart finds his ‘Match’ in new film

Patrick Stewart has become a big celebrity over the years, so it’s kind of strange to see him star in a low-budget film like this, playing such a pedestrian character, but he should do it more often.

Author Mikaelsen to discuss writer’s craft at Madrona school

Author Ben Mikaelsen will discuss the challenges he faced in creating his books from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 2.

Gayton to present new book at library

Former Madrona resident Carver Clark Gayton will read from his book “When Owing a Shilling Costs a Dollar: The Saga of Lewis G. Clarke, Born a ‘White’ Slave” from 4 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 29

Parks to give update on arboretum multi-use trail

Seattle Parks and Recreation invites the community to a public meeting about the Washington Park Arboretum multi-use trail.

EDITORIAL | SPD accountability just the start

In light of the heightened scrutiny from the federal investigation into the Seattle Police Department’s (SPD) use of force, the department has been open with how it disciplines officers, with news surfacing with unexpected regularity.

Panel to discuss police-worn body cameras

The Seattle Community Police Commission (CPC) will host a panel presentation and community discussion on Saturday, Jan. 24, about “Body-Worn Cameras: Will They Increase Police Accountability?”

LIQUOR | Jan. 22, 2015

Bistro Turkuaz in Madrona has applied for a new L.L.C.

REVIEW | Despite lack of action, ‘A Most Violent Year’ maintains suspense

J.C. Chandor’s “A Most Violent Year” is a crime drama that requires a lot of patience from the audience. Part of this comes from the fact that the title promises a much different, more exciting movie.

City’s rec centers close for MLK holiday

Many Seattle Parks and Recreation facilities will close Monday, Jan. 19, in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.

Normal waste collections for MLK holiday

Seattle food- and yard-waste, garbage and recycling collections will be on normal schedule for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, on Monday, Jan. 19.

12th Librarian to make noise for Sunday's Seahawks game

The 12th Librarian will make some noise when the Central Library (1000 Fourth Ave.) shows the Seattle Seahawks-Green Bay Packers NFC championship-title game at noon on Sunday, Jan. 18, on its big screen.

LAND USE | Jan. 15, 2015

The developers of a property of 34th Avenue are appealing the denial of an exception request to require the extension of the public drainage system.

REVIEW | Eastwood misses mark with ‘American Sniper’

In his second cinematic outing of 2014, director Clint Eastwood tells the story of Navy Seal Chris Kyle, the most lethal sniper in American history, with 160 confirmed kills. It’s a great story, yet Eastwood’s film rarely escalates to such heights.

12th Librarian to make noise for Seahawks game

Join the 12th Librarian and make some noise when the Central Library (1000 Fourth Ave.) shows the Seahawks-Panthers NFC Divisional playoff game at 5:15 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 10.

LAND USE | Jan. 8, 2015

A three-unit apartment building is proposed along 43rd Avenue East in Madison Park.

Preschool fair to highlight local programs

Families can explore the early learning options in their community and find the right fit for their child at an upcoming community preschool fair sponsored by ParentMap.

Free workshops start this month for city matching funds

Seattle Department of Neighborhoods’ Neighborhood Matching Fund (NMF) has announced its funding opportunities for 2015.

EDITORIAL | Laying waste to food garbage

Seattle has made it illegal to dispose of food and food waste in the garbage, as of Jan. 1.

EDITORIAL | Bracing for minimum-wage impact

KING-5 TV recently reported that the minimum-wage increase to $15 per hour in the city of SeaTac, which took effect at the start of 2014, has had minimal impact on its businesses and sales and property taxes.