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Everest avalanche a reminder of annual risks Sherpas face

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By Binaj Gurubacharya and Tim Sullivan Associated Press KATMANDU, Nepal (AP) – The rescuers moved quickly, minutes after the first block of ice tore loose from Mount Everest and started […]

Acts of bravery emerge from pilloried ship crew

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By Youkyung Lee and Foster Klug Associated Press MOKPO, South Korea (AP) – As the ferry sank, some crew members gave their lifejackets to passengers. One refused to leave until […]

Vietnam withdraws, so Indonesia wants to host 2019 Asian Games

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By Niniek Karmini Associated Press JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) – Indonesia has the will and the funds to stage the 2019 Asian Games, a government minister confirmed Sunday as regional organizers […]

Probe urged over ‘Billy,’ missing Thai environment activist

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By Thanyarat Doksone Associated Press BANGKOK (AP) – Thai authorities were urged April 21 to investigate the disappearance of an environmental activist who has worked to help ethnic Karen villagers […]

APA commission celebrates 40 years

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The Washington State Commission on Asian Pacific American Affairs (CAPAA) will bring together youth, community leaders, elected officials, and commissioners to celebrate its 40th anniversary on May 15, at the […]

Choose May 6 to give big

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The Seattle Foundation hosts a one-day, online charitable giving event in which it will add a prorated portion to any donation given to one of the participating nonprofits on its […]

My Time in Oso — Part 2

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By Thao Tran Special to the Northwest Asian Weekly The Oso mudslide tragedy caused Thao Tran to reflect upon his connection with the town, and the 20 years he spent […]