By Staff The Associated Press BEIJING (AP) — China’s Cabinet has announced measures to curb the country’s notorious air pollution, one of the many environmental challenges facing the country that […]
North Korea proposes high-level talks with US
By Jean H. Lee The Associated Press PYONGYANG, North Korea (AP) — North Korea’s top governing body on June 16 proposed high-level nuclear and security talks with the United States […]
Indian alliance splits ahead of polls
By Indrajit Singh The Associated Press PATNA, India (AP) — The second-biggest party in India’s main opposition alliance quit the group on Sunday after the dominant party appointed a Hindu […]
The Layup Drill — The M’s, a spelling bee champ, hip hop, and much more for the beginning of summer
By Jason Cruz Northwest Asian Weekly Welcome to another edition of The Layup Drill. As we begin the summer, we take a look at a Mariners ace, the world of […]
Non-profit organization looking for host families in Seattle area
World Heritage, a non-profit student exchange program, is seeking volunteers to serve as host families in the Seattle area.
Laurelhurst’s Aki Kurose Peace Garden reopens
The Aki Kurose Peace Garden at Laurelhurst Elementary will reopen after a significant renovation in early June.
Goodwill unveils new ID facility 6 years after protest, building finally opens
By Staff Northwest Asian Weekly Goodwill Seattle now has a new building to match its sophisticated clientele, which includes the mayor and many successful professionals.
Genetic mutation in some Southeast Asians may hold key to preventing damage from infection — UW Medicine looking for participants for medical study on inflammation
By Elizabeth Wang Northwest Asian Weekly A genetic mutation that prevents inflammation present in some Southeast Asians may hold the key to treating a deadly disease, but more research is […]
US whites fall to minority in under-5 age group
By Hope Yen The Associated Press WASHINGTON, D.C. (AP) — In a first, America’s racial and ethnic minorities now make up about half of the under-5 age group, reflecting sweeping […]
SYSO raises $67,000 at anniversary concert
The Seattle Youth Symphony Orchestra raised $67,000 at their Spectacularly SYSO Gala on June 8. The event, which included a performance and silent auction, was hosted at the Museum of […]