Seattle restaurant Revel will close Dec. 20, 2026, ending a 16-year run.
- 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
- Northwest Asian Weekly 2026 General Election Endorsements
- Seattle unveils Bruce Lee Way, honors martial arts legend who brought cultures together
- They were forced from Bainbridge Island as children. Now they return to preserve their story
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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.

‘The Simpsons’ resurrects Apu after nearly a decade of silence
Across 38 seasons of “The Simpsons,” the Halloween-themed “Treehouse of Horror” episodes have always been a treat of spooky stand-alone storylines.
Community
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
Seattle University court duo reflect on experience playing in this year’s Asian Games
“Beyond the Margins” brings everyday Filipino lives to the fore
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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