As Seattle prepares to welcome the FIFA World Cup, police and fire department raids on Asian massage parlors across King and Pierce counties have surged.
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Shrey Parikh bounces back, battles nerves and dominates spell-off to win the National Spelling Bee
Shrey Parikh felt his body shake from nerves and doubts every time he walked to the microphone at the Scripps National Spelling Bee, the final test of a six-year competitive spelling career marked by triumph and heartbreak that he knew could end at any moment.

‘American Peril’ connects today’s anti-Asian climate to America’s past
It’s difficult to look back at the first half of the 2020s without wincing.

King County briefs ethnic media on FIFA World Cup 2026 plans
King County Undersheriff Jeff Flohr and Emergency Management Director Brendan McCluskey told ethnic and multilingual journalists that the county has spent more than two-and-a-half years preparing to keep the public safe during the FIFA World Cup 2026, which brings six matches to Seattle Stadium between June 15 and July 6.

Naomi Osaka’s sequined gold dress at the French Open reminds her of the Eiffel Tower at night
Naomi Osaka’s taste for fashion was in the spotlight again on Tuesday at the French Open.

Memorial Day ceremony in CID
The community gathered on Monday at Hing Hay Park to honor fallen service members during the annual Memorial Day ceremony hosted by American Legion Cathay Post 186 and community partners.
Community
Gheisar to be crowned Queen Alcyone at Seafair kickoff
SYLP opens applications for Asian American high school students
Beyond nightlife: The new “third places” shaping Asian American community in Seattle
Iconic Bush Garden to reopen June 3
Trump’s no-bond policy for immigrants in custody played out for years in Tacoma, Washington
Kaur becomes first Sikh to serve on U.S. religious freedom commission
Elim Chan hired as San Francisco Symphony’s first female music director
Sports
Naomi Osaka’s sequined gold dress at the French Open reminds her of the Eiffel Tower at night
Ex-Huskies defensive lineman Tunuufi killed in Utah crash
The Layup Drill
Sonia Raman’s coaching career has roots in an accident that sidelined her as a young player
Iran set for Seattle World Cup match, FIFA president says
AAPI Heritage Month
National News
This congressman’s family was swept up in WWII Japanese detention. He sees a repeat in today’s raids
Scripps National Spelling Bee guide: Who the notable spellers are
Trump administration to force foreigners in the US to apply for a green card abroad
Tulsi Gabbard resigns as director of national intelligence, citing her husband’s health
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