The city of Seattle and the Washington State Department of Commerce are providing $100,000 in financial assistance to the Wing Luke Museum for its recovery following an anti-Asian hate attack in early September.⁠ ⁠ The money will reportedly go to repairs and upgrades in security, museum officials said. It will also be used to provide emotional and mental support for its staff.⁠ ⁠ Craig Milne was accused of smashing the historic museum’s windows with a sledgehammer during an attack on Sept. 14 while yelling racist statements that blamed Chinese people for allegedly ruining his life. Milne has since been charged for the incident.⁠ ⁠ Seattle police reported a steady decline of hate crime incidents in the city this year, with 80 reported cases compared to 96 incidents from the same period in 2022, according to Seattle police data.⁠ ⁠ The Wing Luke Museum is described as “a local treasure honoring Washington’s global diversity.”⁠ “I encourage folks to visit and learn more about the history ...