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Serving the NW Asian American community since 1983 to deliver news to inform, inspire, and empower the Asian American community.
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Joined December 2008
#Seattle , L.A., Stockton, NYC, Vegas — Filipino Towns are rising across America. https://t.co/MT7i5GMABv
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It was over four centuries ago to the day Saturday that Filipinos set foot on the North American continent for the first time. Now, Filipino Americans are working to sustain a cultural footprint.
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When the govt rewrites history to justify injustice, who speaks up? This Sunday, Oct. 5 in @cityofbi hear from the attorneys who took that fight to court, and won. https://t.co/lrhIW2vVzA
@bijaema
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“The case of my lifetime.”
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For over 60 years, the Woo family has cared for Louisa Hotel in #Seattle.. preserving its rich history and affordable housing for the community. But today, rising costs, safety concerns, and neighborhood changes put the Louisa’s future in question. https://t.co/sKGn7nR3Zt
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The Louisa Hotel, a 116-year-old landmark in the Chinatown-International District (CID), could be up for sale, raising fresh concerns about Seattle’s historic district.
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Illegal tariffs. ICE raids. Cuts to research. Trump’s second term is devastating the #AAPI community—and the economy. https://t.co/rfOP8GbXHR
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Across the United States, AAPI small business owners are feeling significant impacts from President Donald Trump’s tariffs—many of which the federal U.S. Court of Appeals have deemed illegal.
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In just one year, ICE arrests of #Asians nearly tripled. ICE says it targets the “worst of the worst.” But data shows otherwise https://t.co/6hnGvq1KVx
#aapi
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Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrests of people from Asian countries have nearly tripled over the past year, according to a new report from UCLA researchers—a sharp increase that has sp…
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Crime. Addiction. Empty storefronts. But with @fifa World Cup coming to #seattle in 2026, what will visitors see when they pass through Little Saigon? https://t.co/kPyH5jLA01
@fwc26seattle @GovBobFerguson
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New information raises legal questions in the #immigration case of a local man and U.S. veteran @RepAdamSmith #Seattle #veteran
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Lots of big #AAPI news in the world of sports in the last few days. Check out
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Trump’s call for 600,000 Chinese students is a 180° from past policies. Now? “We’re honored to have them.” https://t.co/QcMelPFbnw
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President Donald Trump seemingly caught his loyal conservative base off-guard and sparked backlash by saying he would allow 600,000 Chinese students into American universities.
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Video footage led to the arrest of a man accused of hitting a woman with a pipe in #Seattle ’s #Chinatown -ID. https://t.co/Jt3EY2V3vE
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A man is in custody after surveillance footage helped police track him down following a brutal pipe attack on a woman in Seattle’s Chinatown-International District (CID).
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#Asian #immigrant communities are now carrying passports every day—not for travel, but as protection from wrongful ICE targeting. Western Washington residents tell their stories. https://t.co/jVydWfdkWD
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Federal immigration enforcement actions have reached historic highs, sparking an immediate response among affected Asian American communities.
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Prosecutors dropped charges against an #Asian man in #Seattle New evidence cast doubt on his role in a deadly fire . . https://t.co/7t3E0xCg4O
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Prosecutors have dropped murder and arson charges against a 25-year-old Seattle man accused of setting a fire that killed a 72-year-old woman in the city’s Wallingford neighborhood, after new evide…
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Actor and Japanese American Dean Cain is trading the cape for a badge — the former Superman star is joining ICE. Says he wants to enforce immigration laws and “save America.” https://t.co/0VWfXAXbGj
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Dean Cain, the actor best known for portraying Superman in the 1990s television series Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman, said this week that he is joining U.S. Immigration and Cust…
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Don’t miss award-winning author Kim Fu at #Seattle Public Library. She’ll discuss her acclaimed short story collection "Lesser Known Monsters of the 21st Century"... a mix of speculative fiction, dark humor, and emotional insight. @SPLBuzz
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Chinese Canadian author Kim Fu moved here from British Columbia. But she judges her Seattle neighborhoods by interconnectedness—and more specifically, walking distances.
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We’re seeing projects frozen. We’re seeing jobs lost. @WAComDirector Joe Nguyễn and @PattyMurray say the rollback of clean energy tax credits isn’t just politics—it’s already slamming working families in Washington state. https://t.co/bJN2kAxX63
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President Trump may be celebrating the passage of his “One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” but in Washington state, alarm bells are ringing.
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District 5 has a real chance to send an #AAPI voice to @KCCouncil. Steffanie Fain, @PeterKwon, and @electkimkhanh are leaders with bold plans for housing, safety, healthcare & community trust. Vote by Aug 5. https://t.co/1tNfpEsDli
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Three AAPI candidates have thrown their proverbial hats into the ring for the King County Council’s District 5 seat, which spans Des Moines, Kent, Normandy Park, Renton, SeaTac, and Tukwila.
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It’s been DECADES since an #AAPI leader served on @KCCouncil That could change this year. Meet Pahaliyah Brown & Maya Vengadasalam — two AAPI candidates pushing for equity, access, and real change for Dist. 7 https://t.co/GW0kM7ssfm
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Meet Pahaliyah Brown and Maya Vengadasalam.
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Authorities say an #Asian woman robbed 8 #Seattle banks—and apparently found time to paint a portrait of her own #FBI wanted poster https://t.co/9cyxB0dwE9
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A woman accused of robbing banks across Seattle over the past year has been charged with seven counts of first-degree robbery and one count of attempted robbery, with prosecutors alleging she took …
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Filipino detainee Maximo “Kuya Max” Londonio has been released after nearly two months in ICE custody. His case galvanized #filipino and labor organizers demanding better treatment of detainees—and accountability. https://t.co/xFz4IVu9hI
#Seattle #ImmigrantRights
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It's about the heat up in the #Seattle area! 💦 Heading to the river to cool off? Think again. Rivers may be cold, fast, and dangerous. 🏊♀️ 🦺 Wear life jackets ❄️ Watch for signs of hypothermia Stay safe out there. Full safety tips ➡️ https://t.co/GTMASOqkjf
#wasummer
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As temperatures rise, Public Health – Seattle & King County wants you to be aware of the health risks tied to extreme heat.
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