There appears to be no end in sight as we approach week two of a federal government shutdown that means, every day it drags on, the likelihood of people losing crucial food and healthcare benefits grows ever higher.
- Seattle pushes back against “federal overreach”
- Local bakers add their own twist to mooncakes
- Jasmine Ikeda of WA among hundreds detained in Israel after joining aid mission
- Historic Louisa Hotel’s sale raises questions on Chinatown-International District’s future
- Harrell, Wilson define city’s path in back-to-back debates
- “Kids like me do not grow up to be judges”: A conversation with barrier-breaking Washington Supreme Court Justice Mary Yu
- Eddie Lin and Adonis Duckworth talk affordable housing, surveillance cameras in the CID
ASIAN WEEKLY REWIND
FEATURED STORIES
Floral visions of joy and resilience bloom in Lake City
This October, a burst of color will brighten a Lake City storefront thanks to Bellevue-based artist Kimberly Chan. Selected as part of the Seattle Restored program, Chan is debuting a vibrant floral window installation that transforms vacant space into public art.
Wen Hui and Eiko Otake put pride, poise, and precision into “What Is War”
The Japanese and Chinese people share a violent past, and a long history of interwarring. Chinese dancer Wen Hui and Japanese dancer Eiko Otake decided to express this complex and turbulent history through their collaborative choreography.
Kaur and Grewal face off in Kent City Council candidate forum
Kent City Council Position 2 candidates Satwinder Kaur and Neet Grewal went head-to-head in a moderated town hall forum held at Kent Lutheran Church on Oct. 1.
New hotline in King County provides support for hate crime victims
King County has officially launched the Stop Hate Hotline, a new resource aimed at supporting victims of hate crimes and bias incidents. The hotline, operated by the nonprofit Crisis Connections, provides a confidential reporting system and connects victims to crucial community resources.
Kent City Council candidates Andy Song and Sharn Shoker bring lived experience, community knowledge to town hall forum
Kent City Council candidates Andy Song and Sharn Shoker are vying to replace Brenda Fincher, who decided not to seek re-election this year for her Position 6 seat on the Kent City Council. The pair fielded questions from both moderators and the public on Oct. 1 in a town hall event called The Future of Kent: Candidate Town Hall.
Community
Chinatown Block Watch marks Mid-Autumn Festival with “Double Happiness Hour”
FANHS founder Leads Filipino Heritage Month series on immigration stories
Claudia Balducci honors Japanese American history
Annual ACRS gala
Seattle pushes back against “federal overreach”
Filipino seniors find vital support at Beacon Hill vaccination and benefits event
Lawsuit seeks to stop Trump’s $100,000 fee for H-1B visas
Sports
Tattoo artist chosen to design Kraken jersey for AANHPI night
The Layup Drill
FIFA World Cup 2026 tickets have gone on sale. Here’s how to try to get them
Ohtani tops MLB jersey sales for 3rd straight season. Skenes and Raleigh break into top 20
Nakase takes AP Coach of the Year in historic debut season
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Wen Hui and Eiko Otake put pride, poise, and precision into “What Is War”
Halloween debate: Are Asian horror films scarier?
Movie Review: Dwayne Johnson has never been better in ‘The Smashing Machine,’ but the movie dodges
Theatre Off Jackson celebrates 20 years of Asian stage talent
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