Major League Baseball star Ohtani Shohei says he will make a donation along with his team, the Los Angeles Dodgers, to support people in Japan affected by the powerful earthquake on New Year’s Day.
Seattle’s new city council — A fresh start with steady leadership
The recent election has brought a breath of fresh air and a renewed sense of optimism at the Seattle City Council.
The growth of Southeast Asian and Korean programs at the UW
Asian communities in Washington are changing, and our state’s century-old Asian languages department must change as well.
Michelle Yeoh announces birth of grandchild on New Year’s Day
Oscar winner Michelle Yeoh now has a new title…. Grandmother!
Seattle police chief leads lion dance on New Year’s Day
In a vibrant celebration on Jan. 1, the Gee How Oak Tin Family Association brought in the new year with a traditional lion dance in Seattle’s Chinatown-International District.
Applications now accepted: Seattle City Council seeks replacement for Position 8
The Seattle City Council is now accepting applications to fill the spot left vacant by Councilmember Teresa Mosqueda (Position 8, At-large), who stepped down on Tuesday.
Hong Kong activist publisher Jimmy Lai pleads not guilty to sedition and collusion charges
Prominent activist and publisher Jimmy Lai on Tuesday pleaded not guilty to three charges of sedition and collusion with foreign countries in a landmark national security trial in Hong Kong.
Missing Chinese exchange student found safe in Utah following cyber kidnapping scheme, police say
A foreign exchange student from China who was reported missing last week in Utah has been found in what authorities said was an apparent “cyber kidnapping” scheme to extort $80,000 from the student’s family.
USPS to unveil 2024 Lunar New Year stamp in CID
In celebration of the upcoming Lunar New Year, the United States Postal Service is set to unveil its 2024 Lunar New Year stamp, dedicated to the Year of the Dragon.
Karen Goon’s journey as the Port of Seattle’s first person of color deputy executive director
Karen Goon has hit the ground running in her role as deputy executive director at the Port of Seattle.