More than 100 community members, immigrant rights advocates, and legal experts gathered outside the Henry M. Jackson Federal Building in downtown Seattle to demand justice for Tuan Thanh Phan, a longtime Washington resident whose recent deportation by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has sparked outrage and ignited a statewide movement.
Air India faces disruptions as crash prompts deeper checks and flight delays
Air India is facing disruptions following last week’s fatal crash as additional safety inspections on its Dreamliner fleet have led to flight delays, cancellations and growing passenger anxiety.
A Chinese Ph.D. student is sentenced to at least 24 years in prison for raping multiple women
A British judge on Thursday sentenced a Chinese Ph.D. student to a minimum of 24 years in prison for drugging and raping 10 women in England and China.
Expanded partnership provides health care services at one Auburn site for low-income patients
Access to integrated health care is expanding in Auburn for 1,400 low-income residents with the addition of International Community Health Services (ICHS) at SOUND Behavioral Health’s Auburn clinic.
Japan’s best club team hopes to make an impact at the FIFA Club World Cup
One year away from the biggest soccer tournament in the world coming to the U.S., Japan’s best club teams in soccer are in Seattle competing in the FIFA Club World Cup.
Carmen Pan to help CID businesses prepare for World Cup crowds
Carmen Pan
As Seattle prepares to host matches for the FIFA World Cup 26™, Carmen Pan has been named the Chinatown-International District (CID)’s official liaison to help the neighborhood navigate the opportunities and challenges of the global event.
Din Tai Fung settles labor dispute
Din Tai Fung, the Taiwan-based soup dumpling restaurant chain, has agreed to pay $567,361 in restitution to 1,245 current and former employees in Seattle, following an investigation by the city’s Office of Labor Standards.
US resumes visas for foreign students but demands access to social media accounts
The U.S. State Department said Wednesday it is restarting the suspended process for foreigners applying for student visas but all applicants will now be required to unlock their social media accounts for government review.
Ghazala Hashmi wins Democratic nomination for Virginia lieutenant governor
The candidates for Virginia’s lieutenant governor are set to make history after Sen. Ghazala Hashmi won the Democratic nomination for the position on Wednesday.
Volcanic eruption in Indonesia disrupts Bali flights
Flights to and from the Indonesian tourist island of Bali were significantly disrupted Wednesday after a powerful eruption from Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki sent a towering ash plume into the sky.