Tuesday’s historic election will send several new Asian Americans and one Pacific Islander (AAPI) to Congress, many of whom will be setting historic firsts when they are officially sworn in.
Democratic wave brings historic firsts as Washington election results roll in
City Light apologizes for lack of notification in advance of Sept. outages in the CID — The utility urges residents to file claims by Nov. 30
“The taste is just like back home”: For generations of diners, Mi La Cay’s legacy will live long after its closure
Santos, Tewolde, Street, Brown vie for 37th Legislative District seats at community forum
Seattle unveils Bruce Lee Way, honors martial arts legend who brought cultures together
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Seattle restaurant Revel to close after 16 years
Seattle restaurant Revel will close Dec. 20, 2026, ending a 16-year run.

Nakase makes history as first Asian American coach to win WNBA championship
Natalie Nakase made history Saturday night, becoming the first Asian American head coach to win a WNBA championship as the Golden State Valkyries defeated the Atlanta Dream 68-63 in a dramatic winner-take-all Game 7 of the WNBA Finals.

Special scarves round out Sounders’ celebrations of Filipino American History Month
For the first time, both the Seattle Sounders and Seattle Reign FC are honoring Filipino Heritage Month with special events at evening games.

As global temperatures rise, the CID faces disproportionate climate risks
Wildfires, landslides, and extreme weather have become routine across the Pacific Northwest.

The planned end of bus Route 7 could also end dozens of CID seniors’ independence
The bus dipped low as though it were a camel kneeling to receive riders.
Community
Phyllis Campbell, Scott Oki to receive Japan’s Order of the Rising Sun
Democratic wave brings historic firsts as Washington election results roll in
Ethnic media discuss what’s important to AAPI communities at the midterms
CID stabbing
Take control of your health insurance during Washington Healthplanfinder open enrollment
TSA agents find claw-like device in passenger carry-on
Jenifer Chao to lead CAPAA
Sports
Nakase makes history as first Asian American coach to win WNBA championship
Seattle University court duo reflect on experience playing in this year’s Asian Games
Asian Cup organizers set kickoff times and detailed schedule for the 2027 tournament in Saudi Arabia
Former Yankees slugger Matsui becomes newest Yomiuri Giants manager
China slips by the U.S. to earn gold in the women’s team final at the world gymnastics championships
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National News
A West Point cadet drugged his girlfriend to force an unwanted abortion. Then he went to grad school
Chicago-area Hindu community shaken but resilient after alleged mass shooting plan was thwarted
Woman accused of surveilling son of Taiwan president in Seattle to face trial
Ramaswamy takes responsibility for ad with Amy Acton’s mother and will spend millions to promote it
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