Action-packed police thriller “Raging Fire” won best film and three other awards at the Hong Kong Film Awards, beating out a crowd favorite film about late Cantopop singer Anita Mui.
Local AAPI business owners get face time with SBA Chief Guzman
Administrator Isabel Casillas Guzman, the head of the United States Small Business Administration (SBA), visited Seattle last week to discuss what recent federal infrastructure bills and business relief funding could mean for Seattle’s small business owners.
BLOG: The fight between Starbucks and Union—Chinatown becomes a victim
About 30 Starbucks employees picketed on July 18, outside its Union Station store, protesting its closure in Chinatown. Starbucks has announced the closure of six Puget Sound-area stores earlier this month due to crime-related complaints.
Pink Gorilla theft
A man stole at least $8,000 worth of products from a video game store in the Chinatown-International District.
WAYNE’S WORLDS: Summer heat brings burning feet
I am an expert in climate change.
Sound Transit nudges toward Fourth as community protests
The protesters had their signs turned the wrong way. So Claudia Balducci, chair of Sound Transit (ST)’s System Expansion Committee (SEC), said, “Please take the time to turn them this way so I can see them.” Then she laughed nervously as all the signs fluttered around to face her. “I appreciated that,” she said. “Thank you so much.”
Leesa Manion running for King County Prosecutor
“I have been in the King County prosecuting attorney’s office for 27 years. I have dedicated my entire career to public service and public safety,” said Leesa Manion, who in January announced her intention to run for King County Prosecutor upon current prosecutor Dan Satterberg’s retirement. She currently serves as Satterberg’s chief of staff.
Roe v. Wade reversal, gun violence will galvanize AAPI voters: Varun Nikore
Created to foster and empower Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) communities and leaders to play a more active role in state and national politics, the AAPI Victory Alliance was founded in 2017. Today, the organization provides education on progressive issues and advocates policies that help the community.