Steffanie Fain was sworn in Nov. 25 as the King County Council member for District 5, which includes Kent, Renton, Tukwila, SeaTac, Des Moines and Normandy Park.
Scammers don’t take holidays: How to help protect your money this season
There always seems to be a never-ending list of tasks during the holiday season, from booking flights to purchasing gifts for loved ones.
UW student wins prestigious Rhodes Scholarship
University of Washington senior Shubham Bansal has been named a 2026 Rhodes Scholar, one of 32 students in the United States to receive the award.
Public drug use in CID leads to arrest
A 30-year-old man was arrested on Nov. 20 after officers on foot patrol saw him using what appeared to be fentanyl in Seattle’s Chinatown–International District (CID).
Morning Star Cultural Center: Collaborations, choruses, and culture
Coordinating a program combining traditional Korean dance, song, and culture seems like a heavy load. But for Sinae Cheh, it’s all in the family.
Family prepares homecoming for Filipino American mother
After spending eight months in ICE detention, Alma Bowman will finally be released from the Stewart Detention Center in Lumpkin, Georgia, and reunited with her family.
Study: Kimchi may give the immune system a gentle boost, new study finds
A new study suggests that eating kimchi regularly may do more than add flavor to your meals—it may gently strengthen parts of the immune system.
Wild Ginger founding chef dies at 90
Jeem Han Lock, a pioneering chef and hospitality leader whose influence helped shape Seattle’s contemporary dining scene, died on Nov. 22 surrounded by family. He was 90 years old.
My must-try Asian desserts for Thanksgiving
After exploring Asian-inspired Thanksgiving dishes last year, I’ve been thinking even more about how our favorite flavors can make the holiday table shine.
Japan’s first female leader faces a taboo over entering the male-only sumo ring
Sanae Takaichi made history by becoming Japan’s first female prime minister in October.