Brandon Ting, founder and CEO of Kizuki Ramen & Izakaya and Supreme Dumplings, was named the inaugural Distinguished Alumni Award recipient at Bellevue College during a fundraising gala.
Torrent honors local AAPI communities, heritage
The Seattle Torrent welcomed the Vancouver Goldeneyes to Climate Pledge Arena for its first AANHPI Heritage Celebration Game on Saturday, April 18.
Susan Choi among 6 finalists for the Women’s Prize for Fiction
Four debut novelists are among six books on a U.S.-dominated list of finalists for the 2026 Women’s Prize for Fiction, which is open to female English-language writers from any country.
Ballots found near Renton dumpster under investigation, officials say
A batch of election mail found near a dumpster in Renton is being investigated, though officials say there is no indication of fraud.
Hong Kong government seeks to seize millions from jailed activist Jimmy Lai
The Hong Kong government is seeking to confiscate millions of dollars in funds and corporate shares it says are linked to crimes committed by jailed former media tycoon Jimmy Lai, according to a court document seen by The Associated Press on Tuesday.
South Korean police seek to arrest K-pop mogul behind BTS
South Korean police said Tuesday they are seeking to arrest music mogul Bang Si-Hyuk, chairman of the agency behind K-pop supergroup BTS, as they expand an investigation into allegations that he illegally gained more than $100 million in an investor fraud scheme.
Raids spur calls to protect Asian massage workers
In the wake of police and fire department raids on five Asian-run massage parlor businesses in Bothell last week, the Massage Parlor Organizing Project (MPOP) and fellow labor and immigrant safety organizations say low-income workers are facing growing pressure from rising living costs and preparations for the upcoming FIFA World Cup.
“Beef” season two hits the ground running with a new story about people who can’t control themselves
Netflix’s television series, “Beef,” has hit its groove with season two. Similarly to season one, we’ve got a slew of characters who are really bad at being grownups.
Seattle Filipino community marks 84th Day of Valor, honors Bataan and Corregidor heroes
The Filipino Community Center was filled with solemn remembrance on April 19, as about 115 people gathered to mark the 84th anniversary of the fall of Bataan, honoring Filipino and American soldiers who fought side by side against Imperial Japan during World War II.
What to know as ceasefire in the Iran war hangs in the balance
The ceasefire in the Iran war hangs in the balance as Pakistan’s capital stands prepared for possible new talks between Tehran and Washington.