Surrounded by community and state health care officials during a news conference at International Community Health Services (ICHS) in the Chinatown International District (CID), Gov. Ferguson signed an executive order on Sept. 3 meant to fight back against H.R. 1, President Donald Trump’s so-called “Big Beautiful Bill” that has served to gut Medicaid programs across the country and strip health care coverage from immigrants—11,000 of whom live in Washington state—starting on Oct. 1.
Tacoma man added to FBI’s Most Wanted Fraudsters
A Tacoma man accused of taking at least $600,000 in federal food assistance through an alleged SNAP fraud scheme has been added to the FBI’s Most Wanted Fraudsters list.
You made history. Now get your certificate
The 830 people who helped Seattle’s Chinatown-International District break a Guinness World Record by eating dim sum together can now add an official certificate to their collection of memories from the record-setting event.
Cantwell, Hobbs warn USPS changes could leave Washington ballots uncounted
If you’re mailing your ballot this November, don’t wait until Election Day.
Elderly cancer patient released from Tacoma ICE facility
A 76-year-old longtime U.S. resident with Stage 4 prostate cancer, who was held at the Northwest ICE Processing Center in Tacoma for more than two months, has been released.
U.S. Marshals arrest fugitive in CID
A 41-year-old man wanted on felony charges involving child sexual abuse material was arrested in Seattle’s Chinatown-International District (CID), the U.S. Marshals Service said in a news release issued Aug. 31.
Entrepreneur sees value in pet hotel
Saq Nadeem recalls loving pets as a young boy growing up in Pakistan.
Asian Hall of Fame Founders Gala supports scholarships, celebrates Seattle roots
Asian Hall of Fame returned to its Seattle roots on Aug. 14 for its sold-out Founders Gala at the Washington Athletic Club, where philanthropists Jerry and Charlene Lee were inducted into the Class of 2026.
Study seeks NHPI state employees in Washington
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (NHPI) employees working for Washington state government are being invited to take part in a research study.
Panda Fest adds security measures after deadly Bite of Seattle shooting
After the shooting deaths of three people and four people getting injured at the Bite of Seattle on July 26, public safety becomes a main concern for the next outdoor festival this weekend.