A fire at an Indonesian retirement home killed 16 residents on Sunday evening, police said.
AP Exclusive: China threatens detention in Xinjiang over banned Uyghur songs
It is a soulful folk song, filled with feeling and history: A love-stricken young man tells God about his hopes and dreams of happiness.
Nearly 100,000 pounds of garbage removed from Seattle’s CID in 2025
Take a stroll through Seattle’s Chinatown-International District (CID) on any given day and you’ll find visitors pulled to the historic neighborhood for food, fun, and cultural sights.
Ohana-style memorial service honors fallen trooper, Tara-Marysa Guting
The memorial service for Washington State Patrol (WSP) Trooper Tara-Marysa Guting on Dec. 27 emphasized the Hawaiian concept of ohana—family bonds extending beyond blood to embrace unconditional inclusion.
Shooting near CID
A man is in custody after allegedly shooting a woman in his apartment near the Chinatown–International District (CID).
Joe Nguyen named new president of Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce
The Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce today announced the appointment of Joe Nguyen as its new president and CEO.
Astra Lumina: A walk among the stars at Seattle Chinese Garden
On a cold, rainy winter evening, the Seattle Chinese Garden at South Seattle College transforms into something quietly otherworldly.
Former Malaysian leader Najib Razak sentenced to 15 years and hefty fine in 1MDB corruption trial
Imprisoned former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak was sentenced to 15 years and a hefty $3.3 billion in fines and assets after being convicted Friday in his biggest corruption trial tied to the multibillion-dollar looting of the 1MDB state investment fund.
Christmas Eve food giveaway
A donation of 200 roasted chickens and baked goods was delivered Christmas Eve morning to a senior center in southeast Seattle, providing holiday meals for older residents.
Japan’s former emperor turns 92 as heart condition stabilizes after health concerns
Japan’s beloved former Emperor Akihito marked his 92nd birthday Tuesday as his heart condition stabilized, palace officials said, following health concerns earlier this year.