Eddie Lin was sworn in ceremoniously as a Seattle City Council member on Dec. 2.
Federal government attempts to permanently withhold SNAP benefits from green card holders
The federal government appears to once again be targeting lawful permanent residents—also known as green card holders—through the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) by permanently withholding SNAP benefits from them.
Julie Hsieh on Mercer Island City Council
Julie Hsieh has been sworn in as a member of the Mercer Island City Council after being elected to Position 7.
Princess Aiko’s popularity sparks calls to change Japan’s male-only succession law
Japan’s beloved Princess Aiko is often cheered like a pop star.
Former presidential cabinet secretary Elaine Chao talks overcoming obstacles, cultural pride, and career path
Growing up, Elaine Chao was taught to be proud of her heritage, not ashamed or secretive.
Police investigate fatal shooting at CID hookah lounge
Detectives are investigating a homicide at a hookah lounge in Seattle’s Chinatown-International District (CID) after a shooting early this morning.
Filipino activists rally for accountability over delayed WA state consulate
Filipino activists took to the streets on Bonifacio Day, Nov. 30, demanding accountability for the Philippine government’s failure to open a consulate in Washington state.
Sydney taekwondo instructor who murdered family of three consumed by fantasies of Olympic glory
A Sydney taekwondo instructor who murdered a family of three had been consumed by fantasies of Olympic glory and meetings with billionaires, a court heard Thursday.
Bamboo scaffolding helped build Hong Kong’s skyline, but a deadly fire may hasten its end
While the exact cause of the deadly inferno that swept across a Hong Kong apartment complex was unknown, questions have been raised about the role of the bamboo scaffolding that enveloped the buildings at the time of the fire.