Chanjolee “Joe” Bushnell is Tacoma’s deputy mayor.
- Bellevue College increases security after hate message to mural artist
- China cautions travelers after scholars turned away at SeaTac airport
- Protestors demand Seattle mayor shut down surveillance cameras on her 100th day
- Oops! Ichiro Statue revealed with broken bat
- Defining Courage: an immersive experience about the Nisei soldier that you will never forget
- Child’s plush mascot ‘Rise’ rides with astronauts on Artemis II
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Filipino American with Seattle ties remembered
About 160 people gathered at Othello Park on April 25 to mourn and honor victims of a recent deadly incident in Negros Occidental, Philippines, including a Seattle-based community organizer who was among those killed, organizers said.

Malaysian food showcase in Tukwila
Visitors to Asian Family Market in Tukwila were greeted on Sunday with a spread of traditional Malaysian favorites, from savory nasi lemak (considered Malaysia’s national dish served with a spicy chili paste, anchovies, peanuts, cucumber, and eggs) to a colorful variety of kuih (sweet desserts)—including the coconut-covered onde-onde and layered seri muka.

Hawaii Lt. Gov. Sylvia Luke takes leave amid probe
Hawaii Lt. Gov. Sylvia Luke said Thursday she is taking an indefinite, unpaid leave of absence as she faces an investigation tied to a 2022 payment involving a state lawmaker.

New York Times says FBI investigated reporter after article about director Kash Patel’s girlfriend
The New York Times says the FBI investigated whether one of its reporters, Elizabeth Williamson, violated laws against stalking after she wrote a story nearly two months ago about how federal agents had been assigned to protect and give rides to FBI Director Kash Patel’s girlfriend.

CID shooting investigation
Seattle police officers are investigating a shooting on Thursday morning that injured a 37-year-old man near Hing Hay Park in the Chinatown-International District (CID).
Community
New Seattle sculpture celebrates unity as World Cup approaches
Bellevue College increases security after hate message to mural artist
Man in ICE custody boarded wrong flight at SeaTac airport
Yin, Cassel among Bellevue College students named to All-Washington Team
Brandon Ting honored at Bellevue College gala
Torrent honors local AAPI communities, heritage
Ballots found near Renton dumpster under investigation, officials say
National News
China will send giant pandas to Atlanta again
New FBI data shows mixed picture on hate crimes, with Asian Americans still at risk
China’s role on world stage changes, even as perception of Chinese Americans remains the same
Former Hawaii Gov. George Ariyoshi, the 1st US governor of Asian American descent, dies at 100
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