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Raising the next generation, at home and at the Wing Luke Museum

On weekday mornings, Chrissy Shimizu starts her day the same way many working parents do: savoring a few quiet moments with her 18-month-old daughter, KaiyaWith the help of grandparents who pitch in with childcare, Shimizu boards the light rail into Seattle’s Chinatown-International District (CID), where she leads one of the city’s most beloved cultural institutions as the new executive director of the Wing Luke Museum.

K-FEST 2026 draws crowds for celebration of Korean culture

Thousands of people gathered at Seattle Center for K-FEST 2026 on June 18—a celebration of Korean culture featuring live performances, traditional fashion, food and community activities, organizers said.

Yoga practitioners gather across western Washington to mark International Day of Yoga

Hundreds of people across Washington state participated in events marking the 12th International Day of Yoga on Sunday, June 21, joining celebrations organized by the Consulate General of India in Seattle.

2 students in custody after shooting at high school in Philippines kills 3

Two students armed with hand guns opened fire in a high school in the central Philippines on Monday, killing three fellow students and wounding another seven, police said.

Seattle shelter dog’s nose knows: Junior picks USA over Australia in World Cup forecast

When a pet “chooses” between two teams to predict the outcome of a major sporting event, the spectacle can draw public attention while supporting a meaningful cause.

Vietnamese man deported from U.S. to South Sudan is repatriated after months in detention

A Vietnamese national deported to South Sudan by the Trump administration under its controversial third-country deportation program was repatriated to Vietnam on Friday after spending more than a year in detention.

Seattle’s Chinatown-International District breaks Guinness World Record for largest dim sum meal

It may not be on the same level as a U.S. win over Australia’s national men’s soccer team—created in 1922.

Korean American Michelle Steel confirmed as U.S. Ambassador to South Korea

The Senate has confirmed former U.S. Rep. Michelle Steel as ambassador to South Korea— filling a diplomatic post that has been vacant since early 2025.

Seattle celebrates Immigrant Heritage Month, announces new investments

Mayor Katie Wilson on Thursday proclaimed June as Immigrant Heritage Month in Seattle, joining community leaders and advocates in celebrating the contributions of immigrants and refugees while highlighting a new $4 million investment in services and programs supporting immigrant communities.

Mayor announces new strategy for Little Saigon public safety concerns

Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson announced a new strategy aimed at addressing longstanding public safety concerns in the city's Little Saigon and North Beacon Hill neighborhoods, combining increased police enforcement with expanded social services and treatment options.

Seattle’s World Cup debut sparks joy; Juneteenth match carries deeper mission

The streets of Seattle were still packed with soccer fans three hours after the final whistle, local bars were filled with revelers, and at least one local CEO had a word for the global extravaganza: hope.