News – Page 11

Felicita Irigon receives 2026 OCA Unsung Heroes Award

August 3, 2026 By Admin

Felicita Irigon, a longtime Seattle advocate and community volunteer, has received the 2026 OCA Unsung Heroes Award, which recognizes people whose lifelong dedication has made a lasting impact without seeking public recognition.

Light rail back on track after Chinatown station derailment

August 3, 2026 By Admin

Sound Transit light rail service resumed Monday after a train derailed near the International District/Chinatown Station over the weekend.

SPD shakeup means CID may have to start over—again

July 31, 2026 By Admin

Mayor Katie Wilson confirmed at a July 31 news conference that she asked Shon Barnes to resign as chief of the Seattle Police Department (SPD) the day before.

Timothy Lafaele was a star for Japan at the 2019 Rugby World Cup. Now he’s not sure he belongs

July 31, 2026 By Admin

Timothy Lafaele is among the rugby players who have made their lives and playing careers in Japan, and hold Japanese passports even though they were born outside the country.

Seattle Japanese Garden reopens

July 31, 2026 By Admin

The Japanese Garden in the Washington Park Arboretum reopened this week, Seattle Parks and Recreation announced on its Facebook page, giving visitors a chance to once again enjoy the peaceful landscape and upcoming summer programs.

CID National Night Out

July 31, 2026 By Admin

The Chinatown-International District Business Improvement Area (CIDBIA) will host its annual CID National Night Out on Tuesday, Aug. 6, from 4 to 6 p.m. on South Lane Street next to the Donnie Chin International Children’s Park.