Samoa’s incumbent ruling party will return to power with a new leader at the helm after the first woman prime minister was toppled in elections that followed months of political turmoil.
Man stabbed in CID
A man is in serious condition at Harborview Medical Center after another man stabbed him in Seattle’s Chinatown-International District (CID) on Monday night.
Tax the rich to save the planet
The climate crisis is no longer a far-off threat. It is here. The world is running out of time to avoid the worst impacts of climate change and yet, those with the most power and wealth continue to do the least.
Blessing ceremony marks new chapter for Indian American Community Services in Kent
Indian American Community Services (IACS) marked a milestone Sunday with a blessing ceremony at the site of its future Kent Community Center.
Veteran Thai politician who helped legalize cannabis becomes the new prime minister
Anutin Charnvirakul, a veteran politician best known for successfully lobbying to decriminalize cannabis in Thailand, became the country’s prime minister after receiving a royal endorsement Sunday.
Xin Zhilei wins best actress at Venice Film Festival, first Chinese winner in 14 years
Chinese actress Xin Zhilei won the Volpi Cup for best actress at the Venice Film Festival for her role in “The Sun Rises on Us All,” becoming the first Chinese performer in 14 years to take home the prize.
Honouliuli superintendent Ogura visits Seattle, building ties for park’s next chapter
Christine Ogura, superintendent of Honouliuli National Historic Site (HNHS) in Hawai’i, traveled through the Seattle area earlier this month as the World War II incarceration site she oversees commemorates its 10th anniversary as a unit of the National Park Service (NPS).
Surveillance of immigrants may expand to all Americans, experts warn
Since President Donald Trump took office, the federal government has noticeably expanded its use of surveillance tools and artificial intelligence to target immigrants, allegedly in the name of fighting crime and fraud.
Japan’s prime minister resigns after his party suffered a historic defeat in a summer election
Japan’s Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba announced Sunday that he will resign, following growing calls from within his party to take responsibility for a historic defeat in July’s parliamentary election.
Man critically injured in CID Shooting
A man was critically injured Friday afternoon in a shooting in Seattle’s Chinatown-International District (CID) following an altercation.