Je Suis Charlie: We watched in horror as terrorists attacked the offices of satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo in Paris. The terrorist act caused an anti-Islamic novel to explode on French Amazon. I talked about other books by that author, and what his book's newfound popularity could mean. Sydney Brownstone interviewed a French editor who once gave refuge to the Charlie Hedbo staff. And Dan Savage talked about fear and self-censorship.

Northgate Wet Seal Employee Protest Goes Viral: Ansel Herz does some great reporting on a story that started as a popular Reddit post. BuzzFeed found a copy of the letter that kicked this whole story off.

May the Odds Be Ever In Your Favor: We investigated and shot down a rumor that Kshama Sawant was thinking about running against Sally Clark for a citywide city council position. That means Sawant's going to have Rod Hearne to deal with. Meanwhile, Tim Burgess is going to face some competition for the other citywide council position.

Washington State's "Morally Corrupt Tax System" Reuven Carlyle tells it like it is.

The Cost of Policing Protests Is Too Damn High: How did the SPD spend over 1.6 million dollars to respond to Seattle's Ferguson protests?

Speaking of the High Cost of Policing: Ansel Herz explains why the police intelligence ordinance is important, and he documented the City Council's attempts to strengthen the ordinance.

Marijuana Surplus: The two sweetest words in the English language.

"Seattle's Finest Donut Shop/Teriyaki Restaurant/Laundromat" Angela Garbes lets you know how you can help the owners of King Donuts.

The Seattle Stank, Explained: All of Seattle was wrapped in a blanket of stench this week, and Brendan Kiley launched a two-post investigation of what the malodorous mist was all about.

Striking The Nutcracker: Brendan Kiley and Malcolm Smith documented PNB staff taking down the Maurice Sendak Nutcracker set for the (supposedly) final time.

Harvard Exit, Stage Left: Kelly O shared a photo essay of the beloved Capitol Hill movie theater's last night of business.

Nice to Meat You: The horrifying world of Michigan meats.

Speaking of Meats: The euphemism of the week is "beef whistle." Thanks a lot, Nipper.