In the face of the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic’s third year, the Chinatown-International District (CID) in Seattle grapples with profound challenges to public safety, a surge in homelessness, and an alarming increase in anti-Asian hate crimes.
- Seattle welcomes Prakash Gupta as head of New Indian Consulate
- San Francisco to enforce law against adopting Chinese names for political gain
- GOP presidential hopefuls target Nikki Haley more than Trump, and other moments from the debate
- Mayor Bruce Harrell, Consul General of Japan honor Japanese history by unveiling commemorative plaque next to downtown’s new cherry blossom trees
- Fire at Jumbo building marks the end of an era
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A gay couple in Nepal on Wednesday became the first in the nation to receive official same-sex marriage status.

In the U.S., Hmong ‘new year’ recalls ancestral spirits while teaching traditions to new generations
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TV veteran Lori Matsukawa pens ‘Brave Mrs. Sato’ — A tale of heritage and generational wisdom
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“The Marvels”: South Asian and intergalactic family values
“The Marvels,” concerning a trio of Marvel Cinematic Universe superheroines, comes to us written by three women—director Nia DaCosta, plus Megan McDonnell, and Elissa Karasik.
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Seattle welcomes Prakash Gupta as head of New Indian Consulate
Recognizing and honoring Filipino WWII heroes
Mayor Bruce Harrell, Consul General of Japan honor Japanese history by unveiling commemorative plaque next to downtown’s new cherry blossom trees
Strickland appointed newest member of the New Democrat Coalition’s leadership team
Fire at Jumbo building marks the end of an era
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Strickland appointed newest member of the New Democrat Coalition’s leadership team

Makoto Iyori assumes role as Consul General of Japan in Seattle

Bellevue College Trustee appointed chair-elect of ACCT board of directors

Yamaguchi is the new JASSW Executive Director
