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Seattle sculpture honoring 1886 Chinese expulsion hits funding goal
A public art project more than two decades in the making cleared its final financial hurdle last week, paving the way for the fabrication of a bronze sculpture at the site where Seattle’s Chinese…
Seattle man found not guilty of killing pregnant woman and her unborn child
A man who fatally shot a pregnant woman in Seattle nearly three years ago was found not guilty due to insanity on Friday. Catch up: Eina Kwon, 34, and her husband, Sung Kwon, 37, co-owners of Aburiya…
Seattle engineer freed after month in jail over ‘racist misidentification’
An Amazon software engineer was released Aug. 8 after prosecutors dropped his murder and arson charges, with his attorneys suggesting police made a “rushed and racist misidentification” as they could…
Mural honoring Japanese Americans vandalized again in Seattle’s Chinatown
A mural honoring Japanese American history in Nihonmachi Alley of Seattle’s Chinatown-International District was vandalized with spray paint last weekend, marking the second attack on the artwork…
Seattle woman vows to find driver who killed her mom in hit-and-run
A Seattle woman is offering a $20,000 reward to find the motorcyclist who fled after striking her parents in a crosswalk earlier this month, killing her mother and seriously injuring her father. What…
Seattle murals to celebrate Bruce Lee’s legacy on his 84th birthday
Two new murals honoring Bruce Lee, created by artist Louie Gong, will be installed in Seattle’s Chinatown International District this week to coincide with Lee’s 84th birthday on Nov. 27. The 10-foot…
Seattle sushi chain’s fortune turns to woe after influencer’s review vid sparks ‘worm’ claims
Popular sushi chain FOB Sushi Bar has temporarily closed its Seattle and Bellevue locations after a viral review by influencer Keith Lee sparked concerns about food safety. While the 28-year-old…
USCGC Florence Finch: Honoring a female Filipino American WWII hero
T The U.S. Coast Guard has commissioned its latest Sentinel-class fast response cutter (FRC) named after Florence Ebersole Smith Finch, a Filipino American woman hailed as a World War II hero. The…
Seattle Little Saigon restaurant faces 9th break-in in 4 years
Phnom Penh Noodle House, a family-owned restaurant in Seattle’s Chinatown-International District (CID), experienced its ninth break-in in four years, causing significant damage and losses. Owner Dawn…
Seattle police seek help in IDing suspect in racist assault on elderly Asian man
Seattle police are seeking help to identify a suspect involved in the assault of an elderly Asian man in South Seattle on June 22. What happened: The attack occurred around 8 p.m. near the 5300 block…
Asian man brutally attacked on Seattle bus calls for better passenger safety
An Asian American man was viciously attacked by another passenger on a King County Metro bus in First Hill, Seattle, on Sept. 29. The victim called for King County Metro to improve passenger safety…
Restraining order renewed for Chinese woman facing racist abuse from ex-Seattle cop
On Sept. 24, a King County Superior Court judge renewed a 10-year restraining order for Zhen Jin, a Chinese American woman who, along with her elderly uncle, has faced ongoing racist abuse from her…
Nearly 40% of Seattle’s Asian residents experienced racism in past year: survey
A new study by The Asian American Foundation revealed that nearly 40% of Asian residents in King, Snohomish and Pierce counties in Seattle have experienced anti-Asian hate in the past year. Out of…
Seattle man confesses to killing girlfriend days before her 26th birthday
Seattle Police detectives are investigating a homicide in a flooded townhome in the Olympic Hills neighborhood of North Seattle. Court documents reveal disturbing details about the death of Zoey He,…
Seattle cop fired over racist slurs toward Chinese neighbor
Officer Burton Hill of the Seattle Police Department (SPD) was terminated after an investigation by the Office of Police Accountability (OPA) into his racist remarks and threats toward his Chinese…
Seattle museum closes as staffers walk out over controversial language in anti-hate exhibit
An exhibit that aimed to confront hate against minority communities led to the temporary closure of Seattle’s Wing Luke Museum after pro-Palestine staffers walked out over concerns with the program’s…
Wing Luke Museum launches ‘Confronting Hate Together’ exhibit
Seattle’s Wing Luke Museum is collaborating with two other organizations for a new exhibit aimed at shining a spotlight on racism, antisemitism and bigotry that foster division and hatred within…
Seattle approves $50,000 for Wing Luke Museum repairs after alleged hate crime
The city of Seattle has approved funding for the Wing Luke Museum after the damages it suffered from last year’s vandalism. Key points:
Seattle cop who fatally struck Indian student gets traffic infraction, no charges
The Seattle Police Department officer who fatally struck an Indian woman while responding to an overdose call in January 2023 has received a traffic infraction after dodging criminal charges. Catch…
Seattle proclamation remembers historical anti-Chinese discrimination
The City of Seattle has released a proclamation that recognizes the horrific discrimination and violence many Chinese immigrants experienced in the city in the late 1800s to the 1900s. Driving the…
$250K Amazon donation revives Seattle Chinatown’s annual Night Market
Amazon has pledged $250,000 to revive the annual Night Market in Seattle’s Chinatown-International District (CID) for the next three years. About the night market: The event, a significant cultural…
US cities kick off Lunar New Year celebrations
Multiple cities across the U.S. have gone ahead with Lunar New Year celebrations over the weekend, calling for luck as they usher in the Year of the Wood Dragon. Where it happened: The Lunar New Year…
USPS to release Year of the Dragon stamp
The U.S. Postal Service will release a Year of the Dragon stamp — the fifth in its Lunar New Year series — at a public event next week. About the event: The event will be held at the Chinatown…
Wing Luke Museum staffers speak out after anti-Asian vandalism
Months after falling victim to a hate-fueled vandalism, the staffers at Seattle’s Wing Luke Museum are speaking out for the first time to share their thoughts on the incident. Catch up: Craig Milne,…
Chinese woman flees US after deadly Porsche 911 crash in Washington
Authorities have released a nationwide warrant for Ting Ye, a Chinese woman who fled to China after a deadly crash occurred in Bellevue, Washington. About the crash: On Sept. 30, Ye, 26, was driving…
Man alleged to be part of group targeting Asians in home robberies arrested in Washington
A man believed to be a member of a group that has been targeting Asians in home invasion robberies was arrested in Washington state on Wednesday. Latest incident: The man was arrested in connection…
Seattle’s Little Saigon to get $55 million Vietnamese cultural center
The Chinatown-International District’s Little Saigon neighborhood in Seattle will be home to the new Vietnamese Culture and Economic Center. About the center: After more than a decade of planning and…
Wing Luke Museum kicks off music exhibit highlighting AANHPI artists
Seattle’s Wing Luke Museum kicked off its music exhibit that highlights the contributions of many artists from the Asian American and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander (AANHPI) communities. Key…
New doc highlights 70 years of Seattle Chinese Community Girls Drill Team
A new documentary highlights the 70-year history of the city’s all-girls drill team consisting of Asian American members. Key details: “She Marches in Chinatown,” which was directed by Seattle native…
4 charged in Seattle home robberies targeting Asians plead not guilty
Four adult men charged in connection with armed robberies targeting Asian American homes in south Seattle pleaded not guilty in their arraignment on Thursday. Background: The suspects, including a…
5 charged for home robberies targeting Asian Americans in Seattle
The five male suspects — including one minor — arrested in connection with the string of robberies that targeted Asian American homes in south Seattle have been charged, according to reports. Driving…
Seattle’s Wing Luke Museum receives $100,000 for vandalism recovery
The City of Seattle and the Washington State Department of Commerce are providing $100,000 in financial assistance to the Wing Luke Museum for its recovery following an anti-Asian hate attack in…
Seattle cop who laughed at woman’s death reassigned to ‘non-operational’ post
The Seattle police officer who made national and global headlines for making callous remarks about the death of an Indian woman has been reassigned to a “non-operational” position, according to his…
5 arrested for string of robberies targeting Asian American homes in Seattle
Five male suspects — including one 17-year-old — have been arrested in connection with a series of home invasion robberies that targeted Asian Americans in south Seattle in recent months. Background:…
Seattle police watchdog demands leave for cop who laughed at woman’s death
A Seattle police oversight group has recommended that Daniel Auderer, the officer who was heard laughing and making insensitive remarks about an Indian woman’s death, be put on unpaid leave,…
Seattle commemorates ‘No-No Boy’ author John Okada on his 100th birthday
His seminal work delves into the life of a young Japanese American during wartime
