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Kenny Oiwa Riches directs and stars in “Mouse,” about a brooding misanthrope targeted by catfishers    

Unlike the antihero protagonist in his movie, “Mouse,” director Kenny Oiwa Riches is gregarious and as transparent as glass. Where his principle character, Denny, is a brooding misanthrope, Riches is amicable and energetic. Surprisingly, his well-crafted script with its themes of darkness does not reflect his sociable personality at all.   In contrast, Riches’ character, Denny, is a […] The post Kenny Oiwa Riches directs and stars in “Mouse,” about a brooding misanthrope targeted by catfishers     appeared first on International Examiner.

2,102,400 minutes to (almost) justice

2,102,400 minutes 2,102,000 moments so dear 2,102,400 minutes How do we measure, measure our lives?  In bitter tears, in broken sleep, in late nights and conversations In inches, in pounds, in laughter, in strife  “Seasons of Love” (from “Rent” by Jonathan Larson) has been playing in our minds, reminding us of the varied ways in […] The post 2,102,400 minutes to (almost) justice appeared first on International Examiner.

My maternal grandfather, his resilience and life well-lived

My grandfather arrived in America in 1982 with only 60 dollars in his pocket, as he would often tell others—yet he was able to bring all my family members to America after settling down.    Born in an intellectually engaged family, he saw the downsides of China at a very young age. He decided that if ten people […] The post My maternal grandfather, his resilience and life well-lived appeared first on International Examiner.

Afghan immigrants, refugees grapple with changes in social services, federal policies

In 2021, a federal resettlement directive brought more than 1,000 Afghan refugees and immigrants to Washington state, making it one of the top five states to take in people from Afghanistan.   The Office of Refugee and Immigrant Assistance partners with community-based organizations in Washington state to help in resettlement. ORIA support, however, comes with a five year expiration date, meaning […] The post Afghan immigrants, refugees grapple with changes in social services, federal policies appeared first on International Examiner.

“Becoming Human” follows the unexpected friendship between a journalist and the spirit guardian of an abandoned movie theater

The afterlife can be quite lonely. In Polen Ly’s “Becoming Human” (2025), Thida, the resident spirit guardian of an abandoned movie theatre, watches the world move on around her after her death over 50 years ago. She spends her days wandering the grounds, people-watching from her perch in the balconies, and eating the occasional offerings left at […] The post “Becoming Human” follows the unexpected friendship between a journalist and the spirit guardian of an abandoned movie theater appeared first on International Examiner.

PREVIEW: Here’s who you’ll find when Delridge Farmers Market starts season at new location Saturday

‘Speed run’ at Seattle Scientology church ends in hate crime arrests

The three boys who were arrested are suspected of breaking into the Uptown neighborhood church as part of a viral social media challenge.

Mariners Game #42 Preview and Discussion: SEA at HOU, 5/11/26

After laying an egg the size of The Bean in Chicago (sorry, Cloud Gate, one day Anish Kapoor will be called to account for that particular boondoggle), the Mariners limp into Houston for an important AL West showdown. Today I learned Kapoor also has a related work in Houston, Cloud Column, which is basically Cloud […]

Opinion: Seattle's transformation spawns a long list of problems

Seattle and Washington have followed an ineffective economic plan, writes Donald Nielsen.

WEST SEATTLE SCHOOLS: Pipe break at Lafayette Elementary

(WSB photo, May) Lafayette Elementary‘s students and staff are dealing with the aftermath of a pipe break. Principal Cindy Chaput sent families a note, which was forwarded to us: Update on Flooding Issue for Lafayette Elementary Families Dear Lafayette families and staff, Today, our school experienced a pipe burst resulting in flooding in the kitchen, […]

Monday Evening Headlines

Starbucks lays off more employees, efforts ramp up to stop Sound Transit from delaying stations in the south end, and Seattle hotels are seeing slow bookings for the World Cup. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Patricia Murphy. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Tap here to make a gift and keep Seattle Now in your feed. Got questions about local news or story ideas to share? We want to hear from you! Email us at [email protected], leave us a voicemail at (206) 616-6746 or leave us feedback online.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Lady Rainier Statue Is Seattle’s Queen of Public  Transportation

Though hidden, the Lady Rainier statue is easy to find. She is right next to the northernmost building of the Old Rainier Brewery complex on Airport Way. A few steps from a parking lot lead you to her feet, which are planted on an orb. Her toes, particularly on the left foot, are the stuff […] The post The Lady Rainier Statue Is Seattle’s Queen of Public  Transportation appeared first on The Stranger.