The morning of Sunday, Oct. 2, police responded to multiple shootings that resulted in five people being shot throughout the city.
King County Council approves proposal to expand hate crime reporting system
On Sept. 27, the King County Council unanimously approved legislation that will create a new community-based Stop Hate hotline and online portal, expanding reporting access to victims of hate crimes.
Nearly $20 million awarded will expand citizenship preparation services in 30 states
On Sept. 29, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) awarded nearly $20 million in grants to 66 organizations in 35 states to help prepare lawful permanent residents and those with a clear pathway to lawful permanent residency for naturalization.
Larsen, Beyer, and Chu introduce legislation to restore Fulbright exchanges with China
Reps. Rick Larsen (WA-02), Don Beyer (VA-08), and Judy Chu (CA-27) recently introduced the Restoring Fulbright Exchanges with China and Hong Kong Act. In 2020, President Trump signed an executive order to end Fulbright exchanges both to and from China and Hong Kong.
‘Bros’: Finally, a romcom with an LGBTQ+ lens
“I forgot this was coming out today. That made me happy,” said the ticket taker as I went inside to watch “Bros,” marketed as a “boy meets bro love story,” which was released Sept. 30 to major theaters everywhere.
“Don’t Worry Darling” a surprise
Presenting: An article about “Don’t Worry Darling” that is actually about the movie and not about whether the four main stars are talking to each other and why.
Possession gone wrong—NWAW’s October book recommendations
Zachary Ying doesn’t know much about his Chinese heritage. His single mom is too busy working to make ends meet to share anything and he’s only ever learned about Western history and myths in school (something many of us can confirm).