Sake is perhaps more Japanese than the world-famous sushi.
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ACRS announces leadership transition, search for new CEO
The Asian Counseling and Referral Service (ACRS) announced on Thursday that Executive Director Michael Byun will transition out of his position, with a search for a new CEO set to begin in December 2024.
Hong Kong will display 2,500 panda sculptures to capitalize on a local bear craze
Thousands of giant panda sculptures will greet residents and tourists starting Saturday in Hong Kong, where enthusiasm for the bears has grown since two cubs were born in a local theme park.
A rare ceremony in Thailand marks the king’s auspicious 72nd birthday
Thailand’s King Maha Vajiralongkorn on Tuesday presided over a parade that saw the queen lead hundreds of military personnel in honor of his 72nd birthday.
Police say a Hawaii woman disappeared voluntarily and traveled to Mexico
A Hawaii woman who vanished after landing in Los Angeles three weeks ago disappeared voluntarily as she sought to “step away from modern connectivity” and was last seen crossing into Mexico with her luggage, police said at a news conference where they urged her to contact her distraught family.
Shopping on Shein and Temu for holiday gifts? You’re not the only one.
Shopping on Temu can feel like playing an arcade game.
Community
“The rent eats first”: Local AAPI families face increasing food insecurity
Seattle Restored continues to revitalize storefronts — Empowering AAPI small businesses and artists
Shooting in CID injures 5 people
Helen Beaudreau named WHIAANHPI executive director
T&T Supermarkets expands into U.S. with Bellevue store, largest in North America
Pork Filled Productions reveals 2025 season
Strickland elected CBC Secretary
National News
Family of Hannah Kobayashi call on LAPD to release surveillance video of her crossing into Mexico
Taiwan’s president arrives in Hawaii for a 2-day stop in the US as part of South Pacific visit
What to know about Kash Patel, Trump’s pick to lead the FBI
Hannah Kobayashi’s intentional flight no-show adds new twist to case
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