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. The U.N.’s most powerful body, in a statement approved on Oct. 17 by its 15 members, deplored all North Korean missile tests, saying they contribute […]
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, was organized by the Thai Association of Washington State. One attendee said, “We stood in the rain today. But it cannot compare with all the […]
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 Kong, and Chinatowns across the United States. It commemorates the start of the Wuchang Uprising of Oct. 10, 1911 (10-10 or double ten). The local […]
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 to consider loaning two pandas, after a visit to Washington by Chinese President Xi Jinping. A few months later, Xi responded with a letter saying […]
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, over 200 guests attended and participated in the many travel-themed activities. Proceeds from this event go towards growing EDI’s Leadership Discovery and Leadership Navigation programs.
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 of the Kin On Healthy Living Program, which helps enable Asian American adults, aged 50 and older, to stay physically fit, mentally sharp, and socially […]
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. 14, casting further doubts over the promise of Hollywood’s latest technological savior: high-frame rate filming. The premiere was one of the fall movie season’s most […]
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 donated Oct. 13 to the National Park Service. Dianne Hall of Salisbury, N.C., handed over the flag in a ceremony nearly 75 years after the […]
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 billion during the current and next quarters, bringing the total cost of the recall to at least $5.3 billion. The Note 7 discontinuation will cost […]
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 in the place of the crown prince and heir apparent, but it wasn’t clear how long the caretaker arrangement would last. In a speech Oct. […]