Former Washington Supreme Court Justice Mary Yu will be on the advisory committee helping Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson choose the city’s next police chief as the mayor launches a national search for the department’s next leader.
“They want us to … destroy the non-compliant envelopes”: WA joins new suit against Trump order targeting mail-in voting
NFL owners unanimously approve the sale of the Seahawks to Vinod Khosla and his family
“A slippery slope”: Advocates tour Real-Time Crime Center, highlight substantiated concerns with Axon surveillance cameras
Community supporters inducted into the Asian Hall of Fame
Petition against Seattle mayor raises CID safety concerns
Formerly detained by ICE, Lewelyn Dixon becomes U.S. citizen
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Miist enters debate over Grammys’ new Asian pop category with bilingual release
Chinese American recording artist Miist is stepping into the conversation around the Recording Academy’s new Best Asian Pop Music Performance category, which has sparked debate about representation, language and what the new category could mean for Asian artists.

AREAA pickleball tournament raises funds for Seattle homebuyers
Pickleball, first played on Bainbridge Island in 1965 and now the fastest-growing sport in the United States for five consecutive years, brought over 150 players and spectators to a South Seattle sports complex for a cause that addresses a specific kind of affordability that many people must confront.

Vatauomalo “Tau” Leiataua’s alleged killer pleads not guilty
A 19-year-old Kent man has pleaded not guilty to first-degree murder in the shooting death of 17-year-old Vatauomalo “Tau” Leiataua, a Kent-Meridian High School student who was preparing to begin his senior year.

Grammys reconsider Asian Pop category amid artist concerns
The Recording Academy is reconsidering how it will structure and administer its newly announced Grammy category for Asian pop, following criticism from artists and music industry representatives and the decision by BTS not to submit music for the 2027 awards.

Frank Abe presides over remembering the Day of Remembrance
When Frank Abe stepped to the podium last Sunday, Aug. 16, at the International District/Chinatown library, a tall black-and-white poster on a stand stood to his left.
Community
“They want us to … destroy the non-compliant envelopes”: WA joins new suit against Trump order targeting mail-in voting
NFL owners unanimously approve the sale of the Seahawks to Vinod Khosla and his family
Hobbs, Brown say Washington will keep fighting federal mail voting rules
Report details death of Seattleite, 18 others at hands of Philippine soldiers
Huy Pham appointed to ISRD Board
New funding to support immigrants, refugees
WCCW women celebrate AAPI culture, community
Sports
NFL owners unanimously approve the sale of the Seahawks to Vinod Khosla and his family
Eala and Auger-Aliassime, Svitolina-Monfils, Errani-Vavassori get US Open mixed doubles wild cards
Australian golf mourns as 18-year-old rookie Jessica Bang dies in Thailand
The Layup Drill
Timothy Lafaele was a star for Japan at the 2019 Rugby World Cup. Now he’s not sure he belongs
National News
US set for largest mass visa revocation in history targeting up to 200,000 foreigners, officials say
Trump orders Pentagon to scale back joint exercises with South Korea
Xiong wins Democratic nod for Wisconsin state treasurer
What to watch Tuesday: Primaries in Wisconsin and Minnesota showcase Democratic divide
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