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 conne...

Men linked to over 300 burglaries targeting Asians in Washington state arrested

Two men were arrested in Tacoma, Washington, in connection with a two-year investigation into a series of burglaries targeting East Indian a...

Japan gifts Washington 250 new sakura trees

Japan has pledged 250 cherry trees to the U.S. to replace those uprooted during the renovation of Washington’s Tidal Basin. Key Points: ...

5 men charged for burglarizing South Asian-owned homes in Washington state

Five men have been arrested and charged in connection with a string of burglaries targeting South Asian residents in Kirkland and nearby are...

Korean Americans join Washington landlord’s protest against tenant who owes $80K in rent

A Washington landlord organized a protest outside his rental home against a tenant who is reportedly leveraging legal loopholes to avoid evi...

Lunar New Year now a recognized holiday in Washington state

Washington Gov. Jay Inslee signed legislation on Wednesday recognizing Lunar New Year as a state holiday. Key points: ...

Massachusetts family helps return looted artifacts found in later father’s attic to Japan

A Massachusetts family called the FBI for help in returning the nearly two dozen looted Japanese artifacts they discovered while sorting thr...

Washington lawmakers introduce bill recognizing Lunar New Year as a holiday

Washington lawmakers recently proposed a new bill that would recognize the Lunar New Year as a state-wide holiday. About the legislation: On...

North Korea declares it will no longer seek reunification with South Korea

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has declared that he will no longer seek reunification with South Korea, announcing plans to bolster its mil...

Washington man accused of trying to invade Asian home pleads not guilty

The man accused of trailing an Asian couple to break into their home in Kent, Washington, has pleaded not guilty to his charges. Background:...

Trio arrested for targeting Asian, Middle Eastern homes in Washington burglaries

Three men have been arrested and charged in connection with a string of burglaries that “exclusively targeted” Asian and Middle Eastern fami...

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 Wedne...

Asian American Tacoma officer among 3 on trial for death of Manny Ellis

Jury selection recently began in the trial of three Tacoma officers who were charged with the death of Manuel “Manny” Ellis in March 2020. K...

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 s...

AAPI organizations gather for 60th Anniversary of March on Washington

Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) organizations and supporters were among the tens of thousands of people who gathered at the Natio...

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 wa...

Asian population was US’ fastest-growing ethnic group last year due to immigration

The Asian population was the U.S.’ fastest-growing racial or ethnic group last year due to immigration. Asian population growth: Accor...

Canada’s favorite Asian grocery chain T&T Supermarket is coming to the US

T&T Supermarket, Canada’s leading Asian grocery chain, is finally opening a branch in the U.S. The location: Announced on Thursday, the ...

Seattle becomes first US city to ban caste discrimination

Seattle has become the first city in the world outside of South Asia to implement a ban on caste as part of its anti-discrimination law. The...

Hawaii, Washington move to ban octopus farms

Hawaii and Washington state are looking to shut down or outright ban octopus farms, with the former recently ordering the closure of a contr...

US responds to China’s claims of American balloons breaching its airspace

The U.S. on Monday refuted China’s allegations that Washington has been sending “high-altitude balloons” into its airspace. The White House’...

Father of singer-songwriter Sam Kim shot dead in Seattle robbery

The father of Sam Kim, a South Korean singer-songwriter, was fatally shot during a robbery in Seattle.  Hansoo Kim, the 58-year-old co-owner...

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...

‘Hate has no place in America’: Biden meets hate crime survivors at White House summit

President Joe Biden met several hate crime survivors and the relatives of mass shooting victims during the United We Stand Summit at the Wh...

Pokémon card thief dumber than Team Rocket, tries to resell cards back to store he stole them from

A Washington state man who stole $20,000 worth of Pokémon and Magic: The Gathering cards returned a month later to try and sell the stolen ...

A Washington state park dedicated to Chinese goddess Mazu is finally in progress after years of effort

The effort to build a Washington state park dedicated to the Chinese Goddess of the Sea, Mazu, took a step forward on Aug. 30 when King Cou...

Seattle Chinatown community ‘left in the dark’ about homeless shelter expansion

A recent major homeless shelter expansion in three Seattle neighborhoods – Chinatown-International District, SODO and Pioneer Square – has ...

Vigil held for Filipino photographer killed during Washington state home invasion

More than 100 people gathered on the 1700 block of 132nd St. in South Everett, Washington, on Sunday night to mourn the death of Irah Sok, ...

Murdered Washington state couple’s bodies found in garbage can

Washington couple Steve and Mina Shulz were shot to death by 40-year-old Shaun David Rose, according to investigators. The victims’ bodies...

Police looking for 3 men who fatally shot Filipino photographer during Washington home invasion

Irah Sok, a Filipino photographer who was in her mid-30s, was fatally shot during a home invasion in South Everett, Washington, on Aug. 19....

Armed man accused of threatening to kill Rep. Pramila Jayapal outside her home released from jail

The 48-year-old armed man who allegedly threatened to kill the U.S. Rep. Pramila Jayapal (D, WA-07) outside her Seattle home was released f...

Police arrest armed man who threatened to kill Rep. Pramila Jayapal outside her Seattle home

Seattle police arrested a 48-year-old armed man who appeared outside the house of U.S. Rep. Pramila Jayapal (D, WA-07) and threatened to ki...

Woman, 72, agrees to sell home after alleged anti-Asian hate crime, flashing her Vietnamese neighbor

An elderly woman in Washington who was accused of a hate crime against her Vietnamese neighbor last year has agreed to sell her home to pay ...

Teen gets children’s books about Japanese American incarceration into Seattle-area elementary schools

Kai Vanderlip, a 17-year-old high school student from Redmond, Washington, organized a project to teach children about the incarceration of...

Former finance minister of Afghanistan is now an Uber driver in Washington DC

Former Afghanistan Finance Minister Khalid Payenda, who served under Afghan President Ashraf Ghani before the Taliban took over in August l...

Bruce Harrell makes history as Seattle’s first Asian and second Black mayor

Bruce Harrell has become the second Black and first Asian mayor in Seattle’s history. Election Day results: Harrell, 63, won by about 65% of...