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Newspaper publisher killed in Philippines

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MANILA, Philippines (AP) — A motorcycle-riding gunman has killed the publisher of a small newspaper in the southern Philippines, police said Wednesday. Colleagues of Gregorio Ybanez, publisher of Kabuhayan News […]

Family reunification for Filipino “veteranos”

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Seattle Mayor Ed Murray and Deputy Mayor Hyeok Kim participated in a community forum about a new federal policy allowing the adult children of Filipino World War II veterans to […]

Jose Llana pulls on the royal cloak in ‘The King and I’

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By Mark Kennedy AP Drama Writer   NEW YORK (AP) — Jose Llana got his first professional acting gig by trying on his dream role: professional actor. The talented singer […]

Feds: 2 men traveled to Philippines for murder-for-hire plot

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By Larry Neumeister Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Two North Carolina men were arrested July 22 on charges that they carried out a contract killing, allegedly leaving a woman […]

Dean Wong: The legacy of Donald Gregory Chin — A speech commemorating a friend and hero’s life

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By Dean Wong Heaven has a new angel. Donnie must be pleased to rejoin his parents in heaven, along with Uncle Jimmy whose wartime experience inspired him to become a […]

Pacquiao seeks mercy for Filipino on death row

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By Oliver Teves Associated Press MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Boxing icon Manny Pacquiao prayed with a Filipino woman on death row in Indonesia and promised to appeal for clemency in […]

RTDNA awards KUOW and Seattle Channel for diversity coverage

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The Radio Television Digital News Association (RTDNA) recognized both KUOW-FM and the Seattle Channel with 2015 Kaleidoscope Awards, which honors outstanding achievements in the coverage of diversity. Seattle Channel The […]