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Japanese town sours on the crowds coming to see cherry blossoms and Mount Fuji

April 9, 2026 By Admin

The trouble started with a beautiful photo.

Pilot foot patrol program gets another month in CID

April 8, 2026 By Admin

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.

Seattle Japanese Garden to close temporarily

April 6, 2026 By Admin

The Seattle Japanese Garden will be temporarily closed this summer so Seattle Parks and Recreation can restore the north retaining wall.

UW removes Middle East Center Director Aria Fani

April 3, 2026 By Admin

The University of Washington removed Aria Fani from his role as director of its Middle East Center on Friday, March 27, according to The Daily, the university’s student newspaper.

District 5 candidates focus on expanded public safety solutions, infrastructure, and tenant protections

April 1, 2026 By Admin

Three candidates vying for the District 5 seat on the Seattle City Council in this November’s election participated in a Lake City Collective community candidate forum on March 27.

Supreme Court casts doubt on Trump’s bid to limit birthright citizenship as he attends arguments

April 1, 2026 By Admin

The Supreme Court is casting doubt on President Donald Trump’s restrictions on birthright citizenship in a consequential case that was magnified by Trump’s unparalleled presence in the courtroom.

Trump signs order directing creation of a national voter list, a move sure to face legal challenges

March 31, 2026 By Admin

President Donald Trump on Tuesday signed an executive order to create a nationwide list of verified eligible voters and to restrict mail-in voting, a move that swiftly drew legal threats from state Democratic officials as the president demands further limitations on voting ahead of this year’s midterm elections.