New York Gov. Kathy Hochul signed legislation on Saturday to declare Asian Lunar New Year a public school holiday across New York state.
Dual vaccination: The safety and benefits of getting flu and COVID-19 shots together
A panel of advisers to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has endorsed the widespread use of new COVID-19 vaccines, amid a resurgence in cases of the respiratory illness.
From qi gong to music: Seattle’s Future Ancient Festival has it all
Seattle, WA – September 30th 2023 – What is culture? What is healing?
Fred Hutch chosen as national hub for groundbreaking health study
In a landmark development for medical research and public health, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center has been selected as the national coordinating center for an ambitious study focusing on Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders (AANHPI), a news release stated.
Cambodian elder Van Sar dies at 83, leaving legacy of community service
Local Cambodian elder and leader Van Sar died on Aug. 31, leaving a legacy of service for his community.
Redmond High teens create website to increase access to student volunteering
From playing games at coding camp to building a website to provide access to student volunteering opportunities, Redmond High School students Saharsh Buddhe and Yunwei Li are using technology for the greater good.
Family-run Vietnamese restaurant in Rainier Valley faces closure
Thien Phat, a beloved Vietnamese restaurant that has been a cornerstone of the Rainier Valley community since 2010, is teetering on the brink of closure.
Major partnership formed to boost homeownership for Asian American communities
The Asian Real Estate Association of America (AREAA)—the largest Asian American membership organization committed to promoting sustainable homeownership opportunities in Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander communities—has announced a groundbreaking strategic alliance with Wells Fargo.
Seattle’s bridge to India: Insights from the Seattle-Setu conference
Seattle University played host to a dynamic gathering on Sept. 6 known as the Seattle-Setu conference to discuss the social, political, and economic conditions that could shape U.S.-India relations, specifically in the Pacific Northwest.
Last call for the Chinatown-International District/Little Saigon
For months, perhaps years, I’ve been sounding the alarm over the increasing threats to the Chinatown-International District (CID)/Little Saigon neighborhood/community.