The world’s first Chinese-language queer museum opened on Friday, May 29, in San Francisco’s Chinatown, just in time for Pride Month.
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CID Summer Kickoff features bid for Largest Dim Sum gathering
Organizers of the CID Summer Kickoff are inviting the public to participate in an official Guinness World Records attempt for the Largest Dim Sum Gathering on June 18 in Seattle’s Chinatown-International District (CID).

CID hit and run
Seattle police are investigating a hit-and-run that left two men seriously injured in the Chinatown-International District (CID) late Sunday night.

CID spring clean
Hundreds gathered at Hing Hay Park on Saturday, May 30 for the annual CID Spring Clean, sponsored by the Chinatown-International District Business Improvement Area (CIDBIA).

Heat Safety 101: King County’s essential guide for hot days
As temperatures rise, Public Health – Seattle & King County wants you to be aware of the health risks tied to extreme heat.

As Seattle cleans up for FIFA, Asian massage workers say they’re paying the price
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.
Community
New leader at JACL
Kin On appoints Lemapu (Mapu) Lemanua as Acting CEO
FIFA World Cup brings anticipation, criticism
Gheisar to be crowned Queen Alcyone at Seafair kickoff
SYLP opens applications for Asian American high school students
King County briefs ethnic media on FIFA World Cup 2026 plans
Beyond nightlife: The new “third places” shaping Asian American community in Seattle
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
FIFA WORLD CUP
National News
Hawaii’s Kilauea sets record for lava fountaining episodes in any 1 eruption for the volcano
This congressman’s family was swept up in WWII Japanese detention. He sees a repeat in today’s raids
Shrey Parikh bounces back, battles nerves and dominates spell-off to win the National Spelling Bee
Scripps National Spelling Bee guide: Who the notable spellers are
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