UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The U.N. Security Council is strongly condemning North Korea’s latest ballistic missile launch which failed as a “grave violation” of its sanctions banning such tests. […]
Local Thais mourn late king
Hundreds of people braved the wind and rain on Oct. 16, to pay respects to Thailand’s King Bhumibol Adulyadej, the world’s longest reigning monarch. The gathering, at Gas Works Park, […]
Double Ten Day
Taiwanese and Chinese community members celebrated Double Ten Day at Hing Hay Park in Seattle. Double Ten in Taiwan is a national holiday, but it’s also recognized in China, Hong […]
Pandas to Washington?
The effort to bring a pair of giant pandas to Washington state is being met with hesitancy. Last year, a group of lawmakers signed a letter asking the Chinese government […]
Inclusion Fusion
The Executive Development Institute (EDI) raised over $110,000 at its annual dinner and auction, “Inclusion Fusion – Let Your Leadership Fly.” Held on Sept. 15, at The Foundry in Seattle, […]
Grand opening of Kin On’s new community center
As part of the expansion project to transform into an aging-friendly campus, Kin On revealed its new 2,600-square-foot community center on Oct. 15. The center serves as the new home […]
Ang Lee unveils his hyper-real ‘Billy Lynn’ to mixed reviews
By Jake Coyle AP Film Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Mixed reviews greeted Ang Lee’s long anticipated “Billy Lynn’s Long Halftime Walk” at the New York Film Festival on Oct. […]
Japanese battleship flag donated at Pearl Harbor
By Audrey McAvoy Associated Press PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii (AP) — A Japanese navy flag that flew on the battleship of the man who planned the attack on Pearl Harbor was […]
Samsung Note 7 recall to cost at least $5.3 billion
By Youkyung Lee AP Technology Writer SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Samsung Electronics said Oct. 14 that the discontinuation of the Galaxy Note 7 would cost the company about $3 […]
Late Thai king’s confidant confirmed as temporary regent
By Natnicha Chuwiruch and Vijay Joshi Associated Press BANGKOK (AP) — A 96-year-old confidant of late King Bhumibol Adulyadej has been formally confirmed as the regent to manage the throne […]