Lewelyn Dixon, a longtime University of Washington (UW) laboratory technician who spent nearly three months in federal immigration detention after returning from the Philippines, is now a U.S. citizen.
New mural spotlights history, culture of Little Saigon
A vibrant new mural in Seattle’s Chinatown International District (CID) is putting Vietnamese culture, history and artistic expression on display while inviting residents and visitors to explore the neighborhood.
Study finds cognitive aging differs across Asian American communities
A new study suggests that cognitive aging doesn’t follow the same pattern across all Asian American communities, adding to growing evidence that broad racial categories can mask important differences in dementia risk and cognitive decline.
Federal government seeks TANF data, prompting immigrant privacy concerns
In a move that many feel is yet another premise to target immigrants—and possibly to reach arrest quotas—the federal government is trying to disseminate and use the private data, including immigration status, of families receiving Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) benefits.
A pinch of trouble: Trader Joe’s seasoning sparks crackdown in South Korea
South Korean authorities are warning consumers not to buy or sell a popular Trader Joe’s seasoning after determining it violates the country’s narcotics laws because it contains poppy seeds.
Trump again tries to restrict birthright citizenship after Supreme Court ruling
President Donald Trump said Thursday that he is once more trying to limit the number of people who are born in the country who can become American citizens, in a sign that even after his first attempt at limiting birthright citizenship was rejected by the Supreme Court, he’s ready to try again.
End of an era: Richmond Night Market set to close
North America’s largest night market is set to close after 26 years of bringing food, shopping and entertainment to Richmond, British Columbia.
Nepal’s Gandaki province legalizes medical cannabis farming and use
A provincial government in Nepal has legalized farming and use of marijuana for medical use despite a national ban.
Hiroshima marks 81st atomic bomb anniversary as mayor deplores the pursuit of nuclear weapons
Hiroshima on Thursday marked the 81st anniversary of the U.S. atomic bombing of the western Japanese city, with its mayor criticizing major powers for waging wars and urging them to stop justifying the possession of nuclear weapons as a method of deterrence.
Police raid Starbucks’ South Korean HQ over ad campaign that evoked massacre
South Korean police raided the headquarters of Starbucks’ local operation as part of an investigation into a controversial marketing campaign that was perceived as defaming 1980s’ pro-democracy movements.
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