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· Michelle De Pacina
Two arrested in Washington home invasion ring linked to murder of Asian photographer
On Thursday, the Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office announced the arrests of two suspects, Kevin Thissel, 28, and Chris Johnson, 23, in connection with a home invasion ring in western Washington, believed to be responsible for the 2022 murder of Irah Sok during a break-in in…
· Michelle De Pacina
Washington state senator arrested in Hong Kong for carrying gun through airport
Washington state senator Jeff Wilson was arrested at Hong Kong International Airport for having a firearm in his carry-on luggage. What happened: Wilson, who was traveling with his wife for vacation in Southeast Asia, claimed that he did not know his pistol was in his briefcase…
· Michelle De Pacina
Jurors hear details of Manny Ellis’ final moments as Tacoma officers trial begins
At the trial of three Tacoma police officers accused in the death of Manny Ellis, jurors heard his last words as he was punched, tased, placed in a chokehold and held face down. Prosecutor’s opening statements: During the opening statements on Tuesday morning, Washington…
· Carl Samson
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 the news: The suspects, who were arrested on Wednesday, are accused of at least…
· Bryan Ke
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 early September. Recovery funding: The city government and the state’s Department of…
· Carl Samson
Elderly Asian couple held at gunpoint in another Seattle home robbery
Another elderly Asian couple fell victim to a home invasion robbery in south Seattle this week. What happened: A group of five young, male suspects showed up at the couple’s home at around 5 a.m. on Thursday, according to police. They allegedly woke the couple and demanded money…
· Bryan Ke
Washington state girl, 4, dies from choking on hotdog at Costco
A 4-year-old girl died after choking on food at a Costco in Washington state on Sunday. What happened: According to authorities, the girl was believed to be eating a hotdog at a Costco branch in Kennewick when she began choking. The responding emergency medical service (EMS)…
· Carl Samson
Man accused of fatally shooting pregnant Seattle restaurateur pleads not guilty
The man accused of fatally shooting a pregnant business owner in a random attack in Seattle has pleaded not guilty to his charges. Plea entered: Cordell Maurice Goosby, 30, pleaded not guilty to first-degree murder and first-degree attempted murder charges in his first court…
· Editorial Staff
A Costco food court’s new menu item is raising eyebrows for its price
A new Costco food court item is making headlines for costing nearly as much as two entire Costco rotisserie chicken. Costco’s roast beef sandwich, which was spotted at a warehouse in Lynnwood, Washington, near the company’s headquarters costs $9.99. In comparison, the company’s…
· Iris Jung
Washington woman survives after being kidnapped and buried alive by husband, police say
A man was arrested for allegedly kidnapping his wife and attempting to bury her alive in the woods in Lacey, Washington. Police responded to a home in Lacey at about 1 a.m. on Monday, where they located Young An, 42, pleading for help, according to a declaration of probable…
· Carl Samson
High School Teacher’s Nose and Teeth Damaged After Being Attacked With a ‘Rock’ in Seattle Chinatown
A Japanese American woman ended up with a fractured nose and chipped teeth after she was struck with a hard object in Seattle’s Chinatown-International District last week. The incident, which was caught on surveillance video, occurred while Noriko Nasu and her boyfriend, Michael…
· Khier Casino
China’s Mysterious Coronavirus Has Reached the United States
The first case of coronavirus — a respiratory disease first reported in Wuhan, China where six people died and at least 200 people have been infected — has made its way to the U.S., the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention confirmed on Tuesday. Nancy Messonnier, director…
· Bryan Ke
Vietnamese-American Senator’s Name Gets Mocked by Washington Officials After Passing First Bill
It is reportedly a tradition to roast a freshman senator after he or she successfully passes their first bill, but for Democratic state Senator Joe Nguyen, however, the roast hit a more personal note when they made fun of his name. According to The Stranger, it’s customary for…