Rachel Hong’s small, thin nose ring sparkled when she spoke.
- California lawmaker proposes bill to establish “Bruce Lee Day”
- Seattle maps out transportation plan ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026
- Filipino Community Center hosts rally demanding Sound Transit deliver on light rail promises
- US consumer prices jump as Iran war sends energy prices rapidly higher
- AAPI influence on display at star-studded 2026 Met Gala
- Western Washington events celebrate AAPI Heritage Month throughout May
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Seattle maps out transportation plan ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026
With a little more than a month until the FIFA World Cup 2026 descends upon Seattle and 15 other host cities, Washington state is making transportation adjustments to welcome an expected 750,000 visitors for the international sporting event.

China-Boeing agreement could end years-long sales drought
President Donald Trump said China has agreed to purchase 200 Boeing aircraft during trade talks in Beijing.

HGTV stars cited over illegal short-term rentals, fines
The couple featured on the HGTV series “Renovation Aloha” owes $40,000 in unpaid city fines tied to illegal short-term rentals on Oʻahu, Honolulu officials said, adding to a series of housing and permitting violations involving their property ventures.

Tasveer to spotlight South Asian storytelling at Cannes
Seattle-based Tasveer is set to take one of the world’s most prominent film festival stages this month, becoming the only South Asian organization to host an official panel at the 2026 Marché du Film in Cannes.

Some Japanese snack packages are turning black-and-white as Iran war depletes ink supply
The packaging on some snacks in Japan is turning a somber black-and-white, as the war in Iran disrupts the supply of an ingredient used in colored ink.
Community
Hobbs heads to Japan to boost trade and business ties
Finding purpose and opening doors: UW Dean Michael Spencer’s journey across identity, community, and impact
Filipino Community Center hosts rally demanding Sound Transit deliver on light rail promises
“Most of the Japanese families were not able to come back”: A Bainbridge Island farming legacy
CID restaurant damaged by vandals
Shigaki to leave role leading Seattle Waterfront Park efforts
Ex-Huskies defensive lineman Tunuufi killed in Utah crash
AAPI Heritage Month
National News
California lawmaker proposes bill to establish “Bruce Lee Day”
Divisive messaging, negative outcomes seeded into the “positive” model minority myth
Senators approve withholding their own pay during government shutdowns
Jury convicts man accused of running secret Chinese spy outpost in New York City
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