A 14-foot bronze sculpture commemorating the violent expulsion of Seattle’s Chinese community in 1886 moved closer to reality on April 28 when civic leaders, community historians, and media professionals gathered at the Wing Luke Museum of the Asian Pacific American Experience to announce the project had reached its fabrication funding threshold—more than two decades after the idea was first conceived.
AAPI artists’ murals chosen for Renton’s Legacy Square and the 2026 FIFA World Cup
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is almost here! Seattle has been preparing well in advance.
Tacoma deputy mayor looks to his roots, community in race for 29th District seat
Chanjolee “Joe” Bushnell is Tacoma’s deputy mayor.
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).
Torrent honors local AAPI communities, heritage
The Seattle Torrent welcomed the Vancouver Goldeneyes to Climate Pledge Arena for its first AANHPI Heritage Celebration Game on Saturday, April 18.
Ballots found near Renton dumpster under investigation, officials say
A batch of election mail found near a dumpster in Renton is being investigated, though officials say there is no indication of fraud.