KATHMANDU, Nepal (AP) — Nepal’s mountaineering community celebrated the first conquest of Mount Everest 64 years ago on May 29, as well as this year’s climbing season, during which hundreds […]
Archives for June 2017
Taiwan court rules in favor of same sex marriage
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Taiwan’s Constitutional Court ruled in favor of same-sex marriage on May 24, making the island the first place in Asia to recognize gay unions. The court […]
South Indian court orders 4 week stay on cow slaughter rules
NEW DELHI (AP) — A court in southern India on May 30 ordered a four-week stay on the federal government’s decision to ban the sale of cows and buffaloes for […]
After mistake in 2012, Sato learns lesson to win Indy 500
By JENNA FRYER INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Takuma Sato had victory in sight once before at the Indianapolis 500. When he attempted a last-lap pass, Sato lost control of his car, […]
More US cities aim to make Chinese travelers feel at home
By PHILIP MARCELO Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Hotels offer congee and other Chinese staples for room service. Casinos train staff members on Chinese etiquette. Restaurants, tourist sights and shopping […]
Minidoka Internment camp opens visitor center
EDEN, Idaho (AP) — Visitors to the Minidoka War Relocation Center in southern Idaho will get a closer sense of what life was like for thousands of Japanese Americans forced […]
Remote Washington park features work by artist Maya Lin
By KERRI SANDAINE The Lewiston Tribune CLARKSTON, Wash. (AP) — One of the best-kept secrets in the Lewiston-Clarkston Valley appears to be the work of a world-renowned artist off the […]
BECU’s definition of diversity
At BECU, we recognize the value of demographic diversity in our employees and members. Diversity in background, perspective, and thought is critical to our success in delivering value and service […]
Tacoma’s Vien Dong Restaurant reopens
By Staff NORTHWEST ASIAN WEEKLY TACOMA, Wash. — Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department has lifted Vien Dong Restaurant’s six-month closure order for repeated food safety violations. The restaurant reopened for business […]
It’s not easy growing up
By Samantha Pak Northwest Asian Weekly The Metropolitans By Carol Goodman Viking Books for Young Readers, 2017 Meet Kiku, Madge, Joe, and Walt, four 13-year-olds who find themselves at the […]
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