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Asian markets – from strip malls to mega stores | Meanderings by Mindy Stern

When husband and wife Taiwanese immigrants, Cindy and Jack Lee opened a supermarket in Vancouver, B.C. in 1993, their vision was to create “an Asian version of Safeway.” They named it in honor of their young daughters, Tina and Tiffany. T&T Supermarket became a mega hit, a destination for Asian shoppers from Canada and the U.S. seeking fresh, frozen, boxed, and canned food items not found at mainstream grocers who’d never heard of lemongrass, galangal, or lime leaves.

Two-alarm fire breaks out on Linden

Firefighters work the scene of a two-alarm fire at a three-story duplex in the 4400 block of Linden Ave. N. on Thursday afternoon. Engine 9, home to Fremont’s famous “Nine Lives” cat sculpture, was first on scene. Crews rescued one cat from the residence, but a second remained missing, according to the Seattle Fire Department. […]

Hundreds of Thousands Could Attend the World Cup. The C-ID Plans to Be Ready.

Federal Way officials help Ukrainian woman visit mother before her death

When Iryna Kornychuk learned that her mother had cancer and didn’t have much time, she wasn’t sure if she would be able to return to the United States if she traveled to Ukraine to see her for a last visit.

Deaths on Washington roads drop again

In an encouraging sign for road safety, traffic deaths in Washington fell significantly for the second year in a row in 2025, according to state data released Tuesday.

Massive Monkees’ Annual Breakdance Battle is a Hit. Next Year, It May Not Happen

Auburn-Federal Way area man charged for Seattle murder

A 20-year-old man from the Auburn-Federal Way area was charged with first-degree murder for an incident in Seattle after hours at a beer garden, where he is accused of shooting a man from behind.

Public Safety Forum brings city officials to Fremont

The Fremont Chamber of Commerce is hosting a Public Safety Forum on Thursday, May 28, from 9 to 10:30 a.m. at the Indoor Sun Shoppe (160 N Canal St). The free event brings together local business owners, residents, government representatives and city partners to talk about public safety in the neighborhood. Attendees can expect meet-and-greets, […]

COLUMN | In a Time of Mass Anti-Trans Legislation, Washington's Trans Community Refuses to Disappear

Over the past five years, our country has witnessed a systemic attack on the rights of trans people, writes Reagan E. J. Jackson, who asked trans folks how this is impacting their daily lives.

FamilyWorks food bank grand opening

On Saturday, April 4th, many Wallingford residents joined local dignitaries in celebrating the grand opening of the FamilyWorks Wallingford Food Bank. The following recap was provided by FamilyWorks Executive Director Marcia Wright-Soika. What a joyful, heart-filled day it was to celebrate the grand opening of the Wallingford Food Bank with our community on a beautiful […]

Fremont’s spring business roundup

Seasons change and so does the Fremont business landscape. We said goodbye to old friends and welcomed new ones. If you have any tips on businesses opening or closing, send them to [email protected]. Saying goodbye Caffe Ladro (452 N 36th St.) served its last cup to Fremonsters on March 31 after 26 years at the […]

Auburn-Federal Way area man charged for Seattle murder

A 20-year-old man from the Auburn-Federal Way area was charged with first-degree murder for an incident in Seattle after hours at a beer garden, where he is accused of shooting a man from behind.