When Lila Shahani thinks about her husband, Vicente Rafael, the first thing that springs to mind are his feet.
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New Tacoma city manager Kim devotes career to being public service “ambassador” for next generation of Asian Americans
From an early age, Hyun Kim knew he wanted to go into public service.

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For Chinese visa-seekers in the US, the path to good fortune lies in … Chick-fil-A?
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Japanese town sours on the crowds coming to see cherry blossoms and Mount Fuji
The trouble started with a beautiful photo.

Pilot foot patrol program gets another month in CID
A foot patrol pilot program in Chinatown–International District (CID) is sticking around a little longer—and becoming a more regular presence on the streets around 12th Avenue South and South Jackson Street.
Community
Trump Nominates Michelle Steel as U.S. Ambassador to South Korea
Shoreline students earn statewide academic honors
Seattle to welcome statue of Indian spiritual leader
Protestors demand Seattle mayor shut down surveillance cameras on her 100th day
Angela Song honored for advancing diversity
Oops! Ichiro Statue revealed with broken bat
King County commission seeks new members to support immigrant, refugee communities
Sports
Oops! Ichiro Statue revealed with broken bat
Manny Pacquiao takes over Floyd Mayweather’s old gym amid rematch tension between the boxing rivals
The Layup Drill
A ‘World Cup’ for immigrant girls uses the joy of sport to counter ICE fears
Taiwan Olympic boxing champ involved in gender debate wins first bout at Asian titles
National News
‘I am thinking about it,’ Kamala Harris says of 2028 presidential bid
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Xiaomi co-founder Lin Bin buys 1% of the Miami Dolphins at a record valuation
Child’s plush mascot ‘Rise’ rides with astronauts on Artemis II
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