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.
New Seattle sculpture celebrates unity as World Cup approaches
A new sculpture unveiled Monday in Seattle is meant to capture the spirit of a city preparing to welcome the world.
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.
Bellevue College increases security after hate message to mural artist
Bellevue College is condemning a racist voicemail left for the artist behind a campus mural about Japanese American incarceration during World War II and is increasing security ahead of a planned permanent installation next month.
Man in ICE custody boarded wrong flight at SeaTac airport
A man in U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody was mistakenly placed on the wrong Alaska Airlines flight out of Seattle-Tacoma International Airport in May 2025, an incident that has only now been reported following an investigation by The Seattle Times.
Yin, Cassel among Bellevue College students named to All-Washington Team
Wen Yin and Annie Cassel, both AAPI students at Bellevue College, have been named to the 2026 All-Washington Academic Team, a statewide honor recognizing academic achievement, leadership, and community involvement.
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).
Brandon Ting honored at Bellevue College gala
Brandon Ting, founder and CEO of Kizuki Ramen & Izakaya and Supreme Dumplings, was named the inaugural Distinguished Alumni Award recipient at Bellevue College during a fundraising gala.