Hundreds of people braved the wind and rain on Oct. 16, to pay respects to Thailand’s King Bhumibol Adulyadej, the world’s longest reigning monarch. The gathering, at Gas Works Park, […]
Double Ten Day
Taiwanese and Chinese community members celebrated Double Ten Day at Hing Hay Park in Seattle. Double Ten in Taiwan is a national holiday, but it’s also recognized in China, Hong […]
Pandas to Washington?
The effort to bring a pair of giant pandas to Washington state is being met with hesitancy. Last year, a group of lawmakers signed a letter asking the Chinese government […]
Inclusion Fusion
The Executive Development Institute (EDI) raised over $110,000 at its annual dinner and auction, “Inclusion Fusion – Let Your Leadership Fly.” Held on Sept. 15, at The Foundry in Seattle, […]
Grand opening of Kin On’s new community center
As part of the expansion project to transform into an aging-friendly campus, Kin On revealed its new 2,600-square-foot community center on Oct. 15. The center serves as the new home […]
Ang Lee unveils his hyper-real ‘Billy Lynn’ to mixed reviews
By Jake Coyle AP Film Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Mixed reviews greeted Ang Lee’s long anticipated “Billy Lynn’s Long Halftime Walk” at the New York Film Festival on Oct. […]
Japanese battleship flag donated at Pearl Harbor
By Audrey McAvoy Associated Press PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii (AP) — A Japanese navy flag that flew on the battleship of the man who planned the attack on Pearl Harbor was […]
Samsung Note 7 recall to cost at least $5.3 billion
By Youkyung Lee AP Technology Writer SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Samsung Electronics said Oct. 14 that the discontinuation of the Galaxy Note 7 would cost the company about $3 […]
Late Thai king’s confidant confirmed as temporary regent
By Natnicha Chuwiruch and Vijay Joshi Associated Press BANGKOK (AP) — A 96-year-old confidant of late King Bhumibol Adulyadej has been formally confirmed as the regent to manage the throne […]
Filmmaker faces the scary past in “Unbroken Glass”
Filmmaker Dinesh Sabu, director of the autobiographical documentary “Unbroken Glass,” was born in Baton Rouge, La., to an Indian family.