Celebrate Little Saigon will return Saturday, Aug. 15, with an afternoon of food, music, cultural activities and community gatherings across three locations in Seattle’s Chinatown-International District (CID).
- Petition against Seattle mayor raises CID safety concerns
- 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
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Family, Seattle Police Department mark 20 years since officer’s death
Getting together to remember someone keeps their presence and legacy alive.

Cathay Post #186 invites descendants to help celebrate 80 years
Cathay Post #186 is getting ready to celebrate a major milestone—its 80th anniversary—and organizers are hoping to hear from families who have a connection to the post’s history.

Aloha, for now: Pac Island Grill to close Federal Way restaurant
After more than two decades of serving Hawaiian-style barbecue and island-inspired food in Federal Way, Pac Island Grill plans to close its restaurant at the end of September.

How Redmond-based LUMA is helping create the next entrepreneurs and business leaders
Students Jash Vohra and Ekansh Jain couldn’t find many opportunities or resources for them to learn more about business and entrepreneurship.

Children pay the price as immigrant families fear new federal rule
Using food or medical assistance could soon make it harder for some immigrants and refugees to stay in the U.S.
Community
Petition against Seattle mayor raises CID safety concerns
Tuck Eng with 2026 service award
Formerly detained by ICE, Lewelyn Dixon becomes U.S. citizen
New mural spotlights history, culture of Little Saigon
Federal government seeks TANF data, prompting immigrant privacy concerns
End of an era: Richmond Night Market set to close
“Cuts to our immigrant neighbors, coworkers, and everyday people” — At least 12,000 immigrants across Washington to lose health coverage this autumn
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
Xiong wins Democratic nod for Wisconsin state treasurer
What to watch Tuesday: Primaries in Wisconsin and Minnesota showcase Democratic divide
Many immigrants face deportation without a lawyer at their side in court. This program tries to help
Trump again tries to restrict birthright citizenship after Supreme Court ruling
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