They’re going to light up 2026 like dynamite: K-pop group BTS’ comeback has an official date.
‘A Beacon of Hope’: $50 million donation to help UW lab medicine students with tuition costs
As the new year begins, students in the University of Washington (UW)’s Medical Laboratory Science (MLS) program are starting it with renewed hope and excitement after a transformative $50 million donation eased tuition costs for generations to come.
Transport Canada warns Air India on drinking rules after pilot’s Vancouver arrest
An Air India pilot was arrested at Vancouver International Airport last week as he was preparing for a flight, with Canada’s transportation agency warning the airline that it faced loss of its flight authorizations if it did not comply with rules about alcohol consumption.
Washington residents can apply for flood recovery aid
Help is available for people whose homes were damaged by last month’s historic flooding.
China’s BYD moves ahead of Tesla as the world’s biggest EV seller
Tesla lost its crown as the world’s bestselling electric vehicle maker on Friday as a customer revolt over Elon Musk’s right-wing politics, expiring U.S. tax breaks for buyers and stiff overseas competition pushed sales down for a second year in a row.
Zohran Mamdani promises to govern ‘expansively and audaciously’ in inaugural speech as NYC mayor
Zohran Mamdani became mayor of New York City on Thursday, taking over one of the most unrelenting jobs in American politics with a promise to transform government on behalf of the city’s striving, struggling working class.
Tacoma Commission on Immigrant and Refugee Affairs seeking help
The Tacoma City Council is looking for people to join the Commission on Immigrant and Refugee Affairs (CIRA).
First baby of 2026 at Providence Swedish
Denise and Nathan Sanders of Sammamish welcomed the newest addition to their family at 12:05 a.m. on Jan. 1.
Asian Hall of Fame closes year with $1.2M awarded
The Asian Hall of Fame said it awarded $1.2 million in grants and scholarships in 2025 to support education, workforce development and community programs, capping a year of expanded national programming as the nonprofit prepares for a historic season tied to America’s 250th anniversary.
South Korea will end breeding of bears and extraction of their bile
South Korea said it will formally end its dwindling yet much-criticized bear bile farming industry this week, though about 200 bears are still kept in pens and raised for their gallbladders.