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Children in a camp for Syrian refugees clamor for aid distributed by SACCWA. (Courtesy photo)

As crisis in Syria drags on, Northwest donors appear to lose interest

by Chetanya Robinson

The founder of a local aid organization helping refugees from the crisis in Syria says donations have all but dried up.

Tsunami hazard signs line the West Coast of the US. (Photo from Flickr by Daniel Hoherd)

The disaster waiting to happen at the Northwest Detention Center

by Lael Henterly

In the event of a natural disaster like a tsunami, what would happen to the hundreds of immigrants held at the Northwest Detention Center in Tacoma?

Khagindra Rijal shares his experiences living as a Bhatanese refugee in Nepal. (Photo by Megan Herndon)

Seattle refugee teens share their wisdom with the world

by Megan Herndon

A "Refugee Story Circle" video chat connected young Seattle refugees with Brazil, Qatar and beyond to share their stories of finding a new home.

‘Chinglish’ at ArtsWest explores bilingual adventures in translation

by Judy Chia Hui Hsu

ArtsWest production of David Henry Hwang's 'Chinglish' brings a comedy of manners and translation to the Seattle stage.

Eveline Murray and her husband Hugh opened Galway Traders on St. Patrick’s Day in 1983. (Photo by Lindsey Boisvin)

Irish import shop will lose its shamrocks in Ballard building demolition

by Lindsey Boisvin

After 32 years in a historic house in Ballard, the Galway Traders Irish import shop is being displaced by a new housing development.

Emerald City Supporters lead the "March to the Match" from Pioneer Square to CenturyLink Field at last Sunday's home opener. (Photo by Justice Magraw)

Sounders 2015: A guide to getting on the soccer bandwagon

by Justice Magraw

If you are a Seahawks fan, or Mariners fan, or aren't that into sports at all, this is your year to fall in love with the Seattle Sounders.

Rainier Valley Food Bank volunteers used the Japanese Kaizen philosophy to resolve food-bank “choke points.” (Ellen M. Banner/The Seattle Times)

Kaizen at the meat station: Japanese corporate strategy revitalizes food bank

by Sarah Stuteville

How the strategy of “continuous improvement” developed in Japan and perfected at Starbucks is helping feed the hungry in South Seattle.

Kukai imports authentic ramen experience

by Alina Kido-Matzner

Kukai stays close to its Japanese roots by importing many key ingredients. The restaurant will open its third U.S. location on Seattle’s Capitol Hill.

New Seattle Police leadership: the international connection

by Venice Buhain

Seattle Police Chief Kathleen O'Toole's new appointments announced yesterday add even more connections to the British Isles.

Elders-in-Residence program brings indigenous knowledge to UW classrooms

by Megan Herndon

A Elders-in-Residence pilot program has members of Native American tribes visiting classrooms at UW to share unique lessons.

Inslee criticizes intolerance after vandalism of Hindu temples

by Venice Buhain

Gov. Jay Inslee spoke out against acts of intolerance and met with Hindu leaders last week after the recent vandalism incidents at two temples.

State Sen. Jim Honeyford apologizes for ‘hurtful’ words on minorities

by Venice Buhain

Sen. Jim Honeyford, R-Sunnyside, issued a statement of "regret" on Thursday for using the term "colored" during a recent Senate committee meeting.

Tuna loins are offloaded at Waepure, one of the Indonesian fishing villages involved in the new Fair Trade tuna program. (Photo by Paul Hilton / Fair Trade USA)

Fair trade seafood, coming soon to your grocery store

by Sarah Stuteville

Haunted by horror stories from fisheries in the Global South? A new fair trade seafood labeling system is on the way.

A member of a Japanese Search and Rescue team, still looking for survivors in Unosumai, Japan six days after the earthquake. (Photo by Master Sgt. Jeremy Lock via Flickr)

Smile for Japan aims to outlast earthquake’s scars

by Reagan Jackson

Four years after the earthquake and tsunami ravaged northeastern Japan, Seattle artists and musicians are raising money to help heal psychological and social scars.

Mukesh Singh, convicted and sentenced to death for the 2012 gang rape of a woman in New Delhi, in a still from the BBC film "India's Daughter."

Ten things I will have to do before I watch the BBC film on the Indian rapist

by Sonora Jha

A prison interview with Indian rapist Mukesh Singh has sparked controversy around the globe. Here's why I'm in no hurry to click the link.

Back from mission, Seattle Christian is culture-shocked by non-religious city

by Olivia Fuller

After four years on mission in Nicaragua, 18-year-old Josh McGrew feels like he's taking a risk by being Christian in Seattle, where less than half of people identify as religious.

Uncompromising Mark Morris Dance Group takes to Meany stage

by Judy Chia Hui Hsu

Mark Morris Dance Group will take the stage at Seattle’s Meany Theater Thursday through Sunday.

Five years post-explosion, Tesoro strikers still push for safety measures

Justice delayed, Skagit County-based Tesoro strikers lead a push for better safety standards and management accountability.

Time to shed the ‘progressive mystique’ and confront racism in Seattle

by Sharon H Chang

We may fancy ourselves a progressive city, but the recent history of race in Seattle suggests we've got a long ways to go.

Garfield High School’s Black Student Union keeps legacy of activism strong

by Atia Musazay

Garfield High School's Black Student Union strengthens the school's civil rights legacy with a new set of challenges and opportunities.