The United States has asked the Philippine government to extradite a Filipino church leader, who was once an influential adviser to former President Rodrigo Duterte, to face trial on charges including child sex trafficking and fraud that landed him on the FBI’s most wanted list, two Philippine officials said Thursday.
“Cuts to our immigrant neighbors, coworkers, and everyday people” — At least 12,000 immigrants across Washington to lose health coverage this autumn
Agencies, organizations, and individuals across Washington are scrambling to find ways to provide health coverage for at least 12,000 non-citizen immigrants who will lose state health coverage come Oct. 1, due to provisions in the so-called One Big Beautiful Bill, or H.R. 1.f
China announces countermeasures against Washington, including controls on drone exports to the US
China announced a series of economic measures Wednesday against the United States, including controls on exports of drones to the U.S. and a ban on dealings with six American entities, in response to recent restrictions imposed by Washington.
Comedian Jenny Yang uses a comedy tour to uplift immigrants, one grocery store at a time
Stand-up comedians are used to tuning out the din of clinking glasses from two-drink minimums and patrons walking in and out during sets.
AP Exclusive: Trump’s immigration crackdown has detained more than 50 military spouses and parents
President Donald Trump’s administration has detained dozens of parents and spouses of active-duty U.S. troops as it rolls back immigration protections for military families to pursue its mass deportation agenda, an Associated Press investigation found.
‘Ping pong elders’ honored for helping keep CID safe
Volunteers with the Seattle Chinatown Block Watch used Tuesday’s National Night Out celebration to spotlight a simple message: neighborhood safety starts with neighbors looking out for one another.
AAPI candidates secure spots on November ballot
Initial results from Washington state’s August primary election on Tuesday set the stage for several closely watched congressional, legislative and local races, with incumbent members of Congress and a number of state lawmakers advancing to the November general election.
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How travelers are adjusting their summer plans due to unpredictable fuel costs
Summer travelers briefly caught a break as fuel prices eased following diplomatic efforts to restore shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.
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