A 14-foot bronze sculpture commemorating the violent expulsion of Seattle’s Chinese community in 1886 moved closer to reality on April 28 when civic leaders, community historians, and media professionals gathered at the Wing Luke Museum of the Asian Pacific American Experience to announce the project had reached its fabrication funding threshold—more than two decades after the idea was first conceived.
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AAPI artists’ murals chosen for Renton’s Legacy Square and the 2026 FIFA World Cup
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is almost here! Seattle has been preparing well in advance.

Tacoma deputy mayor looks to his roots, community in race for 29th District seat
Chanjolee “Joe” Bushnell is Tacoma’s deputy mayor.

Filipino American with Seattle ties remembered
About 160 people gathered at Othello Park on April 25 to mourn and honor victims of a recent deadly incident in Negros Occidental, Philippines, including a Seattle-based community organizer who was among those killed, organizers said.

Malaysian food showcase in Tukwila
Visitors to Asian Family Market in Tukwila were greeted on Sunday with a spread of traditional Malaysian favorites, from savory nasi lemak (considered Malaysia’s national dish served with a spicy chili paste, anchovies, peanuts, cucumber, and eggs) to a colorful variety of kuih (sweet desserts)—including the coconut-covered onde-onde and layered seri muka.

Hawaii Lt. Gov. Sylvia Luke takes leave amid probe
Hawaii Lt. Gov. Sylvia Luke said Thursday she is taking an indefinite, unpaid leave of absence as she faces an investigation tied to a 2022 payment involving a state lawmaker.
Community
“They served us raw meat”: State sues GEO Group over blocked inspections at Tacoma ICE facility
New Seattle sculpture celebrates unity as World Cup approaches
Bellevue College increases security after hate message to mural artist
Man in ICE custody boarded wrong flight at SeaTac airport
Yin, Cassel among Bellevue College students named to All-Washington Team
CID shooting investigation
Brandon Ting honored at Bellevue College gala
National News
China will send giant pandas to Atlanta again
New FBI data shows mixed picture on hate crimes, with Asian Americans still at risk
New York Times says FBI investigated reporter after article about director Kash Patel’s girlfriend
China’s role on world stage changes, even as perception of Chinese Americans remains the same
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