A steady downpour of rain and gusting winds did not deter community members of different ages and ethnicities from gathering to confront a dark past of racism, xenophobia, and resentment.
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FIFA World Cup 2026 to bring windfall to King County and other issues
Local organizers reviewed key FIFA World Cup 2026 issues to a packed civic forum, including a projected $929 million economic windfall for King County.

CID calmly prepares for World Cup despite uncertainty
It takes fewer than 15 minutes to walk from Lumen Field to the Thai street food eatery, E-Jae Pak Mor and Pum Yamamoto is preparing for an influx of foot traffic to her restaurant.

Seattle moves to bar federal immigration enforcement
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson announced on Thursday a series of initial steps aimed at protecting residents amid increased federal immigration enforcement activity, even as the city says it has no indication of an immediate surge by federal agents.

Representing more than one flag: Asian American athletes at the 2026 Winter Olympics
The Winter Olympics will take place next month in Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo Italy from Feb. 6-22, 2026.

Japan’s last pair of pandas have arrived back in China
Japan’s last pair of pandas have returned to China, leaving Japan without the lovable bears for the first time in half a century.
Community
Juma Ventures appoints Chin as new CEO
Mayor, deputy mayor meet with CID community leaders
Mayor calls for applicants to help guide CID
Myers makes Super Bowl history as Seahawks beat the Patriots
CIDBIA meeting showcases safety efforts, business programs
Kraken celebrate AANHPI Night
Seattle police chief reports 18% crime drop
National News
Families of plane crash victims ask US appeals court to revive a criminal case against Boeing
Federal actions, legislation put AAPI immigrants in severe peril, panelists warn
First AANHPI president of Queens College says civic engagement only way to overcome “perpetual foreigner syndrome”
Out with the old? Young Democrats are trying to convince voters to send a new generation to Congress
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