Under the shadow of the Space Needle, dozens of protesters gathered at Seattle Center’s Fisher Pavilion on Aug. 15 with a clear demand: the withdrawal of more than 28,000 U.S. troops from the Korean Peninsula.
- Community supporters inducted into the Asian Hall of Fame
- Petition against Seattle mayor raises CID safety concerns
- Formerly detained by ICE, Lewelyn Dixon becomes U.S. citizen
- Trump again tries to restrict birthright citizenship after Supreme Court ruling
- SPD shakeup means CID may have to start over—again
- Seattle Police Chief resigns ahead of Seafair; Eddie Lin says city is prepared
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Korean female-only spa takes fight to Supreme Court
A local Korean spa is asking the U.S. Supreme Court to let it keep its communal nude areas female-only.

Little Saigon gears up for annual celebration this weekend
Celebrate Little Saigon will return Saturday, Aug. 15, with an afternoon of food, music, cultural activities and community gatherings across three locations in Seattle’s Chinatown-International District (CID).

Family, Seattle Police Department mark 20 years since officer’s death
Getting together to remember someone keeps their presence and legacy alive.

Cathay Post #186 invites descendants to help celebrate 80 years
Cathay Post #186 is getting ready to celebrate a major milestone—its 80th anniversary—and organizers are hoping to hear from families who have a connection to the post’s history.

Aloha, for now: Pac Island Grill to close Federal Way restaurant
After more than two decades of serving Hawaiian-style barbecue and island-inspired food in Federal Way, Pac Island Grill plans to close its restaurant at the end of September.
Community
TCC, Tacoma deepen connections with South Korean city
Community supporters inducted into the Asian Hall of Fame
Petition against Seattle mayor raises CID safety concerns
Tuck Eng with 2026 service award
Children pay the price as immigrant families fear new federal rule
Formerly detained by ICE, Lewelyn Dixon becomes U.S. citizen
New mural spotlights history, culture of Little Saigon
Sports
The Layup Drill
Timothy Lafaele was a star for Japan at the 2019 Rugby World Cup. Now he’s not sure he belongs
Chan Ho Park becomes first Korean to buy a stake in an MLB club by joining Athletics group
Suni Lee teases gymnastics comeback
Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani to miss All-Star Game, next mound start because of left knee irritation
National News
Trump orders Pentagon to scale back joint exercises with South Korea
Xiong wins Democratic nod for Wisconsin state treasurer
What to watch Tuesday: Primaries in Wisconsin and Minnesota showcase Democratic divide
Many immigrants face deportation without a lawyer at their side in court. This program tries to help
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