Seattle Mariners honor Korean community at Saturday game
SEATTLE—Korean Heritage Night was held during the Sept. 13 Seattle Mariners game versus the Los Angeles Angels. The evening was organized by the Mariners, the Greater Seattle Korean Association (GSKA), The Korea Times, and the Korean Community Service Center of Seattle. Tickets for the Korean Heritage sections completely sold out. This Korean Heritage Night was […]
FCCPNW holds annual golf tournament to fundraise and foster connections
AUBURN—The Filipino Chamber of Commerce of the Pacific Northwest (FCCPNW) held their annual golf tournament on Saturday, Sept. 13. The tournament is a fundraising opportunity for the chamber, but the primary focus of the event is “fostering connections.” Proceeds from the event “support the Chamber’s programs that empower local businesses and uplift the Filipino community.” […]
Federal Reserve Board approves quarter-point rate cut
WASHINGTON, D.C.—The Federal Reserve Board on Wednesday, September 17, cut its benchmark overnight lending rate by 0.25 percentage points to a range of 4%-4.25%, in an 11-1 vote. The move, driven by growing U.S. labor market concerns, also signals two additional cuts before year-end. “The Committee decided to lower the target range for the federal […]
The Hidden Economy of Homelessness: A Year Inside Washington State’s Homeless Complex
At hour 30 in the emergency room, Daniel, Navy veteran, former submarine engineer, asks through his psychosis, “Am I a good person?” When crisis responders finally call his name, I already know what happens next. Thirty-day stay. Insurance runs out. Discharge to street. No plan. I know because I’ve spent a year conducting 598 interviews […]
Jerry Greenfield resigns from Ben & Jerry’s after 47 years
Jerry Greenfield, co-founder of the iconic ice cream brand Ben & Jerry’s, has resigned from the company he helped build nearly five decades ago, accusing its parent company, London-based Unilever, of silencing its longstanding social mission and eroding its independence. In an open letter shared publicly by co-founder and 47-year business partner Ben Cohen on […]
TikTok’s US operations acquired in landmark deal amid national security concerns
The United States and China have reached a framework agreement allowing TikTok to continue operating in the U.S. under a new 80 percent American-controlled ownership. President Donald J Trump announced the deal during a White House briefing on Tuesday, September 16, extending the divestiture deadline for ByteDance, TikTok’s Chinese parent company, and paving the way […]
Commentary: To truly address violence, we must be Americans first
Charlie Kirk brought his formidable debating skills, love of country and strong faith in God to the University of Washington’s Seattle campus in May 2024. The popular young conservative leader did the same this past April at the Pullman campus of Washington State University. There was tension between supporters and detractors at those visits, like […]
Lynnwood City Council balances downtown innovation with budget shortfall
LYNNWOOD—At a three-hour work session Monday, September 15, Lynnwood’s City Council walked a cautious tightrope between innovating its City Center, through the Lynnwood Public Facilities District (LPFC) Master Plan, while balancing short-term financing strategies to tackle the city’s looming $10.7 million budget deficit. Reimagining “The District” One third of Monday’s meeting revolved around the LPFD […]
State seeking death penalty in murder of Charlie Kirk
UTAH—Utah County Attorney Jeff Gray just minutes ago during a schedule press conference announced that he will be seeking the death penalty against Tyler Robinson, 22, for the murder of Charlie Kirk. Robinson is being held in Utah County Jail without bail. Below are Robinson’s current charges: The FBI is independently conducting its own investigation […]
George Zinn, who falsely claimed to be Kirk’s assassin, admits he wanted real shooter to get away, arrested for obstruction and now faces charges of child exploitation
UTAH—George Zinn, 71, was arrested on charges of obstruction of justice after falsely claiming to be the gunman in the shooting of Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University on Wednesday, September 10. He now also faces charges of sexual exploitation of a minor in a separate investigation. Law enforcement has not […]
