Martial arts icon Bruce Lee, who was born in San Francisco, will become the first Chinese American in California history with an annual namesake day.
- Supreme Court upholds birthright citizenship, rejecting Trump’s proposed limits
- Seattle’s Chinatown-International District breaks Guinness World Record for largest dim sum meal
- Mayor announces new strategy for Little Saigon public safety concerns
- Your World Cup guide to Seattle’s Chinatown-International District
- Mayor reverses course, activates stadium cameras ahead of World Cup
- Seattle’s CID is already getting a World Cup makeover
FEATURED STORIES

Health officials close illness investigation at CID sushi restaurant
A foodborne illness investigation tied to Sushi%AYCE in Seattle’s Chinatown-International District (CIID) has ended, with health officials saying they were unable to pinpoint a specific food or drink that made people sick.

Protect your health from wildfire smoke
In recent years, the Pacific Northwest has seen an alarming increase in large and damaging wildfires.

‘Pride Match’ organizers highlight Seattle’s inclusivity amid opposition from Iran and Egypt
Seattle’s stadium is expected to be brimming with rainbow flags on Friday for a World Cup match between teams representing two of the most repressive countries for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people.

First of its kind queer museum in San Francisco Chinatown amplifies Chinese LGBTQ+ artists
On one side of the world, Xiangqi Chen can be punished for her LGBTQ+ activism.

Report highlights progress and ongoing cancer challenges for Asian Americans
A new report from the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) shows progress in reducing some cancer disparities affecting Asian Americans, while also highlighting several troubling trends that researchers say warrant closer attention.
Community
CID businesses say World Cup windfall is bypassing their neighborhood
Crime holds steady in Seattle’s West Precinct
Seattle Pride crowd votes queer Desi group Best Float
Filipino migrants—including green card holders with serious medical conditions—are suffering inside Tacoma’s Northwest Ice Processing Center
“Rice on Repeat” circus brings food, family, and friendship
Is your family safe at home? A Mercer Island burglary exposes how organized crime is targeting Asian Americans
Get Involved in the Sustainable Airport Master Plan Public Comment Period for Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
Sports
Japan faces heartbreak again as Brazil scores late to end another World Cup run in the round of 32
South Korea coach quits after early World Cup exit prompts fierce criticism from president
Tokyo erupts as Japan advances in World Cup
Iran and Egypt will meet, uncomfortably, in Seattle’s World Cup ‘Pride Match’
Leaked remarks about South Korea star Son Heung-min spark backlash at World Cup camp
FIFA WORLD CUP
National News
John Yoo tapped to advise conspiracy probe targeting perceived Trump foes
Great-grandson of Wong Kim Ark praises Supreme Court ruling affirming birthright citizenship
Supreme Court upholds birthright citizenship, rejecting Trump’s proposed limits
Self-exiled Chinese billionaire Guo Wengui gets 30 years in US prison for fraud conviction
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Yun Theatre’s “America ‘250’” takes on the country, and the world
“Asian stories are universal stories”: Lauded Chinese American film producer Janet Yang reflects on journey to becoming Committee of 100’s new board president
“Rice on Repeat” circus brings food, family, and friendship
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