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How Seattle’s Kingdome Protest Saved an Asian American Community In 1972, the city and King County were determined to build a giant multipurpose, domed stadium in Seattle’s International District. Just as determined to stop it were the Asian Americans who lived there. May 20, 2021 •  (Photo: Seattle P-I) May is Asian Pacific American Heritage Month. In recognition of their contributions to American history, we take a look back at a seminal moment in the rise of Asian American political activism. Even before its groundbreaking in 1972, the multipurpose Kingdome Stadium in Seattle had a...

Flash Back Friday: Looking back at 1981 KOMO News Staff UP NEXT SEATTLE - For this week's Flash Back Friday we're looking back at some of the biggest events to happen in 1981, both locally and around the world.  Washingtonians elected a new governor, Republican John Spellman, The Rolling Stones played two sold-out shows at the Kingdome in Seattle, and then President Ronald Reagan was shot in an assassination attempt.  © Provided by KOMO-TV Seattle

Seattle’s Georgetown earns beloved Tinte Cellars tasting room Christina Ausley, SeattlePI Seattle’s Georgetown earns beloved Tinte Cellars tasting room Tinte Cellars Georgetown is swinging open its patio gates, popping its award-winning wines, and welcoming guests with a toast of its 2019 Tinte Cellars "Raise the Roof" Rosé. As of Dec. 18, the winery’s new tasting room and event space came to life following a remarkably challenging year for the food, drink and hospitality scene. "In honor of our grand opening, all wine tasting guests will receive a welcome pour of our 2...

cnn's nischelle turner joins us now. she watched it all. >> and now for the moment we have all been waiting for -- >> first lady michelle obama gave the oscars a jolt of excitement and a huge surprise when she appeared from the white house to announce best picture. >> and the oscar goes to "argo." >> reporter: an especially sweet victory for ben affleck who wasn't even nominated for the hostage thriller. "life of pi" based on the best-selling novel about a boy adrift at sea with a tiger won the most, four, including best direct for for an li. >> namaste. >> reporter: lincoln's leadin...

tv. up next on book tv, john hughes chief oral historian in the washington secretary of states office recounts the "slade gorton: a half century in politics" washington state. this is just under an hour. good evening, everyone my name is diane i'm the executive of director of city club. we're excited to welcome you for the special night and celebrate the 55 year plus career of one of washington's and our nation's leaders. we're also grateful to see company for covering it and making it available not only to citizens throughout washington but throughout the nation. to tonight the inte...