Pokemon card game event planned for Saturday at a controversial shrine to Japan’s war dead was canceled and the Pokemon Company apologized for posting an event notice on its website following a backlash from China, as tensions between the two sides escalated.
China criticizes decision to award a Grammy to the Dalai Lama
Beijing on Monday criticized the Dalai Lama ’s first Grammy win, describing the music industry award for an audiobook, narration and storytelling as “a tool for anti-China political manipulation.”
OCA Greater Seattle Golden Circle awardees
OCA Greater Seattle honored four nationally recognized community organizations during its Golden Circle Awards & Lunar New Year Celebration on Jan. 31—marking a departure from past ceremonies that traditionally recognized individuals.
Japan sets up ’24/7′ task force to combat online abuse during Milan Cortina Winter Olympics
The Japanese Olympic Committee has set up a special task force to monitor and deal with online abuse round the clock during the Milan Cortina Winter Games.
Seattle moves to bar federal immigration enforcement
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson announced on Thursday a series of initial steps aimed at protecting residents amid increased federal immigration enforcement activity, even as the city says it has no indication of an immediate surge by federal agents.
Representing more than one flag: Asian American athletes at the 2026 Winter Olympics
The Winter Olympics will take place next month in Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo Italy from Feb. 6-22, 2026.
Violent sex offender arrested in CID
A 57-year-old registered sex offender with a long criminal history involving children is back in jail, this time accused of possessing and distributing child sexual abuse material, Seattle police said.
Japan’s last pair of pandas have arrived back in China
Japan’s last pair of pandas have returned to China, leaving Japan without the lovable bears for the first time in half a century.
Cambodian grandmother faces imminent deportation after four decades in U.S.
A survivor of child abuse, imprisonment and torture in Cambodia is now facing deportation, 44 years after she fled to the US.
First-time Kent City Councilmember Sharn Shoker plans to focus on inclusive governance, BIPOC communities
Following a tough race she won by little more than 200 votes, Sharn Shoker was sworn in on Jan. 6 to represent Position Six on the Kent City Council.
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