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Loaded label “terrorism” misleads readers, stokes prejudice

by Arsalan Bukhari
Journalists should be cautious of repeating the loaded term "terrorism" without question in news articles, which can lead to prejudice against Muslims.
Oct 28, 2015
Dungeness crab with tamarind and mustard seed is a highlight a menu that blends Northwest ingredients with Indian flavors at Nirmal's. (Courtesy photo)

Nirmal’s navigates a Northwest take on authentic Indian tastes

by Sudha Nandagopal
Can Nirmal's succeed where others have failed — bringing a fine dining feel to Indian food?
Oct 27, 2015
More than 20 percent of the Colville Reservation burned in two major fires this summer. (Photo by Colton Miller)

When firefighting resources are thin, reservations are left to burn

by Ana Sofia Knauf
As Washington raced to save million dollar homes from wildfires this summer, tribal land went up in flames.

More than 200 dead in Afghanistan, Pakistan earthquake

by Reuters
A 7.5 magnitude earthquake struck northern Afghanistan and Pakistan, with reports of shock waves being felt as far as New Delhi.
Oct 26, 2015

‘The Big Read’ a chance to examine challenges for King County immigrants

by Sarah Stuteville
A King County Library program called The Big Read encourages communities to come together around a book about the Ethiopian immigrant experience.

Seattle travelers in Puerto Vallarta wait out Hurricane Patricia

by Venice Buhain
Seattle travelers describe being stuck in Puerto Vallarta after the airport closed unexpectedly before noon, in anticipation of Hurricane Patricia.
Oct 23, 2015

Mexico braces for record-breaking Hurricane Patricia

by Reuters
Meteorologists compared Hurricane Patricia to 2013's Typhoon Haiyan, which killed thousands in the Philippines.

Amor Spiritual Center’s message of love cuts through hate vandalism

by Reagan Jackson
Under the leadership of Rev. Allen Mosely, Amor Spiritual Center is responding to words of hate with expressions of love.

National Park Service changes stance on racist lake name

by Venice Buhain
National Park Service now says that Coon Lake, in North Cascades National Park, should be renamed after Wilson Howard, a black prospector from the 1890s.
Oct 22, 2015

Connecting the movements for Dalit and Black lives

by Gabriel Teodros
When a Dalit delegation visited Seattle to raise awareness of caste apartheid in India, they found intersections with the fight for Black lives in the U.S.

Chinatown-International District Block Watch walks streets for safety

by Sidney Sullivan
Volunteers with the Neighborhood Block Watch patrol the Chinatown-International District on Tuesdays to boost the neighborhood's safety.
Weseem Shoulub, 7, resting in the Palestine Children's Relief Fund office in Gaza last year. Shoulub underwent surgery to amputate both legs at Spokane Shriners Hospital on October 7th. (Photo courtesy PCRF)

Young visitor from Gaza underscores lack of medical access in Palestine

by Varisha Khan
7-year-old Weseem Shoulub is in Washington this month for a surgery he can't get near his home in Gaza.

El Salvador information stolen from UW human rights group

by Venice Buhain
The center, in the news after a lawsuit against the CIA, says there are parallels between the theft and incidents against similar groups in El Salvador.
Oct 21, 2015
My CaliBurger test meal: Bourbon spiked milkshake, a cheeseburger, chipotle BBQ chicken sandwich, and Cali-style fries. (Photo by Jane Koh)

In-N-Out Burger finally comes to Seattle…sort of

by Jane Koh
CaliBurger, a popular Chinese clone of In-N-Out Burger, is launching in Seattle. So what does this mean for its American prototype?

How to celebrate Día de los Muertos in Seattle

by Forrest Baum
Your guide to celebrating 2015 Día de los Muertos in Seattle and around the Northwest.
Oct 20, 2015

Trudeau leads Liberals to majority in Canada election

by Reuters
Justin Trudeau, the son of former Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau, led the Liberal party to a victory after nine years of a Conservative-led government.

Margaret Cho’s “PsyCHO” draws comedy “from the palette of pain”

by Judy Chia Hui Hsu
“No, it's not scary,” says Margaret Cho about sharing even her deepest secrets. “I think that as artists, we always use our lives in our work.”

President of Ireland to make official visit to Seattle this week

by Venice Buhain
President of Ireland Michael Higgins will make an official visit to Seattle this week, including giving a speech on technology and sustainable development.
Oct 19, 2015

Globalist asks the Candidates: Safety in the International District

by Venice Buhain
How can Seattle improve safety in the International District? The Seattle Globalist asked the Seattle City Council candidates.
At the Wing Luke Museum last month, Densho Executive Director Tom Ikeda’s reflection is seen in a display of historical images from the region. Ikeda talked about the Japanese American legacy project. (Erika Schultz / The Seattle Times)

Histories of Japanese Americans imprisoned in WWII go digital

by Sarah Stuteville
Densho, a Seattle nonprofit, is sharing hundreds of oral histories and other information about Japanese Americans imprisoned during WWII in a searchable database.