On a recent weekend afternoon, at a Chinese comedy show in northern Virginia, the host asked the audience, “What food do you like?”
Oops! Ichiro Statue revealed with broken bat
Defining Courage: an immersive experience about the Nisei soldier that you will never forget
Child’s plush mascot ‘Rise’ rides with astronauts on Artemis II
Chinatown-International District seniors, residents deliver 1,032-signature petition
Insanity plea accepted in killing of Eina Kwon
Seattle halts camera expansion as CID debate over surveillance continues
FEATURED STORIES

Japanese town sours on the crowds coming to see cherry blossoms and Mount Fuji
The trouble started with a beautiful photo.

Pilot foot patrol program gets another month in CID
A foot patrol pilot program in Chinatown–International District (CID) is sticking around a little longer—and becoming a more regular presence on the streets around 12th Avenue South and South Jackson Street.

Seattle Japanese Garden to close temporarily
The Seattle Japanese Garden will be temporarily closed this summer so Seattle Parks and Recreation can restore the north retaining wall.

UW removes Middle East Center Director Aria Fani
The University of Washington removed Aria Fani from his role as director of its Middle East Center on Friday, March 27, according to The Daily, the university’s student newspaper.

District 5 candidates focus on expanded public safety solutions, infrastructure, and tenant protections
Three candidates vying for the District 5 seat on the Seattle City Council in this November’s election participated in a Lake City Collective community candidate forum on March 27.
Community
Angela Song honored for advancing diversity
Oops! Ichiro Statue revealed with broken bat
King County commission seeks new members to support immigrant, refugee communities
Ethnic Media Roundtable with Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson
Months-long investigation leads to arrests in CID killing
Defining Courage: an immersive experience about the Nisei soldier that you will never forget
Asian Family Market expands with new Tukwila location
Sports
Oops! Ichiro Statue revealed with broken bat
Manny Pacquiao takes over Floyd Mayweather’s old gym amid rematch tension between the boxing rivals
The Layup Drill
A ‘World Cup’ for immigrant girls uses the joy of sport to counter ICE fears
Taiwan Olympic boxing champ involved in gender debate wins first bout at Asian titles
National News
‘I am thinking about it,’ Kamala Harris says of 2028 presidential bid
In his first 100 days, Mamdani brings a unique star power to New York City governance
Xiaomi co-founder Lin Bin buys 1% of the Miami Dolphins at a record valuation
Child’s plush mascot ‘Rise’ rides with astronauts on Artemis II
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