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EDITORIAL | We can all stand up to gun violence

As some school campuses across the country — and now even in Seattle — know all too well, gun violence can erupt at the seemingly unlikeliest of places.

LAND USE | June 5, 2014

There is a design review 2305 E. Madison St. (3015490); a four-story residential building containing 53 units above retail space. Parking for 11 vehicles to be provided below-grade.

Library offers tutoring for adults

The Seattle Public Library is now offering walk-in tutoring sessions for adults from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays at the Central Library.

Libraries to host World Cup viewings

The Seattle Public Library will host several World Cup matches in June and July, including the championship game, at two of its branches. There is no charge, and seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Gender issues become personal for Madrona artist

Three years ago, when Madrona artist Jacqui Beck’s son came out as transgendered, she went through all of the emotions a parent usually goes through in that situation.

Meeting the mayor

Siblings Ethan, 5, Andrew, 3, and Elle Chassin, 7, pose with Mayor Ed Murray after the mayor’s visit to the Madison Park Community Council’s annual meeting on May 27.

COMMUNITY CORNER | June 2014

Updates from the Leschi, Madison Valley, Madison Park and Madrona neighborhood councils. Read to find out what's happening in your neighborhood.

POLICE NOTES | June 2014

A stolen car, stolen artwork and more in this month's Police Notes.

FOOD MATTERS | Thai-ing one more on in Madison Valley

There are plenty of Thai restaurants around town; it’s the fourth-most-popular restaurant category in Seattle (after pizza parlors, Chinese and Italian). Several fine examples of Thai cuisine are available in Madison Park down through Madrona.

Rediscover city’s trails on National Trails Day

The first Saturday in June (June 7) is a perfect time to discover, celebrate and learn about trails in the city as part of National Trails Day.

EDITORIAL | Ongoing cycle of transportation problems

A building on Aurora Avenue North was recently branded with a new message that said, “Metro stop stealing our lanes.”

SEATTLE SOUNDINGS | Preschool for the unborn

That won’t be the slogan on the yard signs when Mayor Ed Murray’s new partially Universal Preschool proposal goes to the ballot in Seattle this November, but it should be.

OUTSIDE CITY HALL | ‘Forever’ tax would pay for parks

The Seattle City Council has approved a ballot measure for the August primary to create a $48 million Metropolitan Park District (MPD). Contrary to how council members portray it, this is not a simple renewal of our current, six-year parks levy.

THE BOTTOM LINE | Let’s treat the problem's real source

Both psychological trauma and depression have a bearing on any effort to stop the violence we are seeing on the inner city streets of Seattle, Chicago, Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washington, D.C.

Taking time off

Columnist Richard Carl Lehman is taking this issue off. His column will return in the July issue.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR | Column explains African American struggle

I just wanted to express my gratitude for your article “When Going Home is a Crime” (Charlie James’ “The Bottom Line,” May 2014).

MILT PRIGGEE | June 4, 2014

To view more of Milt Priggee's work, visit www.miltpriggee.com

AGING WITH CARE | Spring cleaning

When my mom and dad finally decided to prepare for a future that might not include the traditional family home, our lives became embroiled in a major emotional ordeal.

PAWS AND REFLECT | Pets can undergo human medical imaging

It is quite a relief to know that we live in an age where the most advanced imaging technologies are available at a veterinarian’s fingertips to discover the root cause of any medical issue.

THE REAL ESTATE CHASE | Local market for buyers or sellers?

We got some pushback recently when we described Madison Park as an extreme “buyer’s market” on the residential real estate front — in other words, a “very cold” sales environment.