Seattle’s Wing Luke Museum has been celebrating the Lunar New Year for the past 16 years.
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Cervical cancer screenings are low among Asian Americans, raising awareness helps
Cervical cancer is the fourth leading cause of death by cancer among females in the United States.
Thai police say Chinese actor was trafficked to Myanmar to work in a scam operation
A Chinese actor who disappeared after traveling to Thailand and was found near the border of Myanmar in an area where online scam networks operate was a victim of human trafficking, Thai police said Wednesday, Jan.8.
Meta rolls back hate speech rules as Zuckerberg cites ‘recent elections’ as a catalyst
It wasn’t just fact-checking that Meta scrapped from its platforms as it prepares for the second Trump administration.
Chinese American history bill to receive hearing on Jan. 14
The Senate Early Learning and K-12 Education Committee announced it will hold a hearing Tuesday, Jan. 14 at 8 a.m. on a bill from Sen. Jim McCune that would require public schools to commemorate the contributions of Chinese Americans and Americans of Chinese descent.
Lawmaker calls attention to U.S. territories during speaker vote
Rep. Stacey Plaskett, who represents the U.S. Virgin Islands, received cheers and jeers as she inquired why members of Congress elected by U.S. territories were not included in the roll call for House speaker during the 119th Congress convening on Jan. 3.
Community
SeaTac travellers may have been exposed to measles on Jan. 10
Five indicted in CID, encampments drug bust, following wiretap
Three AAPI candidates vie for open seat on Seattle City Council
Former Councilmember Woo leads call for increased resources to Little Saigon following Navigation Center move delay
Soldiers deployed to Korea to get valentines
Mayor’s Director of External Affairs resigns, facing “alcohol facilitated” rape allegations
Sediment cleanup of the Lower Duwamish River has begun!
Names in the News
Asian Hall of Fame confirms NFL Legend Roman Gabriel Jr. to be inducted in 2025
UW awarded grant for COVID study to be led by researcher Helen Chu
Toshiko Hasegawa elected Port of Seattle Commission President, first Asian American woman in the post
Filipino American Nikki Fortunato Bas takes the helm as Oakland’s interim mayor
National News
Recalled Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao indicted, facing federal corruption charges
AAPI adults prioritize immigration, but split on mass deportations: AP-NORC/AAPI Data poll
Duckworth, Murray Lead U.S. Senators in Recognizing the Service of Women in Combat
Biden’s administration proposes new rules on exporting AI chips, provoking an industry pushback
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