Burmese refugee Simon Khin was presented with the Spirit of Liberty Award. The award is given annually to a naturalized citizen who has made outstanding contributions to the United States, […]
I Can Has Cheezburger founder Ben Huh named in Newsweek’s Digital 100 Power Index
Newsweek’s July 2 and July 9 issue names local I Can Has Cheezburger site founder Ben Huh in its Digital 100 Power Index. Huh’s Cheezburger Network began with a single […]
LIHI Founding Executive Director Sharon Lee earns honorary degree
Sharon Lee, founding executive director of the Low Income Housing Institute (LIHI) was invited to deliver the commencement address for the 65th annual commencement ceremony at Wilkes University in Pennsylvania. […]
Chinese slaughterhouse fights hard to stay open
By The Associated Press Staff ROSEMEAD, Calif. (AP) — A slaughterhouse in a small Los Angeles suburb is raising a big stink as the owners fight an order to shut […]
Iowa Town struggles to comfort victims’ family
By The Associated Press Staff MARSHALLTOWN, Iowa (AP) — Residents in an eastern Iowa town are struggling with a severe language barrier, as they try to comfort two refugee families […]
Pakistan shuns physicist linked to ‘God particle’
By Sebastian Abbot The Associated Press ISLAMABAD (AP) — The pioneering work of Abdus Salam, Pakistan’s only Nobel laureate, helped lead to the apparent discovery of the subatomic “God particle” […]
North Korean TV shows Disney characters
By The Associated Press Staff PYONGYANG, North Korea (AP) — Mickey Mouse and Winnie the Pooh took the stage in North Korea during a concert for new leader Kim Jong […]
ACRS’ Walk for Rice addresses poverty in API community
By Elizabeth Wang Northwest Asian Weekly Walkers, runners, and dogs of all ages gathered at Seward Park in Seattle to support the 22nd Annual Walk for Rice campaign on June […]
Dragon Fest brings $2 Happiness Hour and beer garden to the International District
This year’s Dragon Fest will include a traditional Japanese beer garden on Saturday from noon to 8 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 6 p.m. in the parking lot at […]
Report tsunami debris to hotline
By The Associated Press Staff OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — The state Ecology Department is asking beachcombers to throw away plastic foam, bottles and other small items that are landing on […]