A vibrant new mural in Seattle’s Chinatown International District (CID) is putting Vietnamese culture, history and artistic expression on display while inviting residents and visitors to explore the neighborhood.
- Formerly detained by ICE, Lewelyn Dixon becomes U.S. citizen
- Trump again tries to restrict birthright citizenship after Supreme Court ruling
- SPD shakeup means CID may have to start over—again
- Seattle Police Chief resigns ahead of Seafair; Eddie Lin says city is prepared
- Community gathers at Seattle Center to mourn three killed in Bite of Seattle shooting
- Hasegawa, Mboya, Saldaña vie for King County District 2 at community forum
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A pinch of trouble: Trader Joe’s seasoning sparks crackdown in South Korea
South Korean authorities are warning consumers not to buy or sell a popular Trader Joe’s seasoning after determining it violates the country’s narcotics laws because it contains poppy seeds.

End of an era: Richmond Night Market set to close
North America’s largest night market is set to close after 26 years of bringing food, shopping and entertainment to Richmond, British Columbia.

“Cuts to our immigrant neighbors, coworkers, and everyday people” — At least 12,000 immigrants across Washington to lose health coverage this autumn
Agencies, organizations, and individuals across Washington are scrambling to find ways to provide health coverage for at least 12,000 non-citizen immigrants who will lose state health coverage come Oct. 1, due to provisions in the so-called One Big Beautiful Bill, or H.R. 1.f

AAPI candidates secure spots on November ballot
Initial results from Washington state’s August primary election on Tuesday set the stage for several closely watched congressional, legislative and local races, with incumbent members of Congress and a number of state lawmakers advancing to the November general election.

How travelers are adjusting their summer plans due to unpredictable fuel costs
Summer travelers briefly caught a break as fuel prices eased following diplomatic efforts to restore shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.
Community
Formerly detained by ICE, Lewelyn Dixon becomes U.S. citizen
Federal government seeks TANF data, prompting immigrant privacy concerns
‘Ping pong elders’ honored for helping keep CID safe
Felicita Irigon receives 2026 OCA Unsung Heroes Award
Light rail back on track after Chinatown station derailment
SPD shakeup means CID may have to start over—again
Seattle Japanese Garden reopens
Sports
The Layup Drill
Timothy Lafaele was a star for Japan at the 2019 Rugby World Cup. Now he’s not sure he belongs
Chan Ho Park becomes first Korean to buy a stake in an MLB club by joining Athletics group
Suni Lee teases gymnastics comeback
Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani to miss All-Star Game, next mound start because of left knee irritation
National News
Trump again tries to restrict birthright citizenship after Supreme Court ruling
AP Exclusive: Trump’s immigration crackdown has detained more than 50 military spouses and parents
Hawaiʻi Bribery Scandal: Defendants Plead Not Guilty
The View from Heart Mountain — What it means to be a Japanese American today
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