Senators unanimously approved a resolution Thursday to withhold their pay during government shutdowns, an attempt to make federal closures financially painful for lawmakers after a string of record-breaking impasses in the past year.
Jury convicts man accused of running secret Chinese spy outpost in New York City
A man accused of running a secret Chinese spy outpost in New York City was convicted Wednesday of acting as an illegal foreign agent and destroying text messages from a Chinese government handler.
HGTV stars cited over illegal short-term rentals, fines
The couple featured on the HGTV series “Renovation Aloha” owes $40,000 in unpaid city fines tied to illegal short-term rentals on Oʻahu, Honolulu officials said, adding to a series of housing and permitting violations involving their property ventures.
Aiko Bethea’s new book challenges workplace norms—and invites more intentional listening and curiosity
As Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month spotlights the growing influence of AAPI leaders, workplace expert Aiko Bethea is asking a deeper question: Who actually feels safe at work—and why?
Filipino Community Center hosts rally demanding Sound Transit deliver on light rail promises
More than 120 residents, community leaders, and elected officials packed the Filipino Community Center in Seattle’s Rainier Valley on May 12 to demand that Sound Transit honor decades of promises and build two long-deferred light rail stations serving some of the region’s most diverse and transit-dependent communities.
Tasveer to spotlight South Asian storytelling at Cannes
Seattle-based Tasveer is set to take one of the world’s most prominent film festival stages this month, becoming the only South Asian organization to host an official panel at the 2026 Marché du Film in Cannes.
Some Japanese snack packages are turning black-and-white as Iran war depletes ink supply
The packaging on some snacks in Japan is turning a somber black-and-white, as the war in Iran disrupts the supply of an ingredient used in colored ink.
“Most of the Japanese families were not able to come back”: A Bainbridge Island farming legacy
Continuing our collection of interviews with panelists who will speak following the premiere of Strawberry Fields Forever—a new documentary about the surviving berry picker cabins on Bainbridge Island’s once-thriving farms—Carole Kubota reflected on growing up on her family’s strawberry farm after World War II.
Southern California mayor resigns, will plead guilty to acting as agent for Chinese government
A Southern California mayor has agreed to plead guilty to acting as an illegal agent for the Chinese government, and has resigned from her city position, officials said Monday.
CID restaurant damaged by vandals
Jade Garden restaurant in Seattle’s Chinatown-International District (CID) is facing costly repairs after vandals shattered its front door on Mother’s Day.