HONG KONG (AP) — Hong Kong plans to ban e-cigarettes and other new smoking products to protect public health, the leader of the semi-autonomous Chinese territory said on Oct. 10. […]
Dennis Rodman benched for Yao Ming at Pyongyang friendly?
PYONGYANG, North Korea (AP) — Has Dennis Rodman, the former NBA star-turned pal of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, been benched for Chinese hoop legend Yao Ming? The former […]
Seoul says Kim Jong Un wants Pope Francis to visit N. Korea
By KIM TONG-HYUNG Associated Press SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un wants Pope Francis to visit the officially atheist country, South Korea said on Oct. […]
Minimize your risks while traveling
By Assunta Ng NORTHWEST ASIAN WEEKLY Most people are thrilled to drive a Mercedes-Benz. But I sensed trouble when my husband George rented a brand new Mercedes-Benz when we were […]
10 Vietnamese street foods you’ve probably never heard of
By Stacy Nguyen Northwest Asian Weekly When I travel to Việt Nam, the number one highlight for me is not even seeing family — it’s being able to sample dishes […]
Experiencing the aloha spirit of the Hawaiian Islands
By Nina Huang Northwest Asian Weekly The Hawaiian Islands are a special place for many visitors who vacation there every year. Daniel Chun, Director of Sales, Community and Public Relations […]
Help with DACA renewal application fee
The Seattle Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs (OIRA) and 21 Progress, a Seattle-based community organization, announced on Oct. 16 that they will provide assistance in paying the Deferred Action […]
Seattle City Council considers dorm-style tents for homeless
SEATTLE (AP) — The city of Seattle in a bid to address its growing homelessness crisis is considering dormitory-style tents that could house 150 people each. KIRO-TV reported last week […]
Justice Yu: Don’t be fooled by the Asian sounding name
By Ruth Bayang NORTHWEST ASIAN WEEKLY “It’s important that people vote on the quality and content of the candidate, not based on demographics,” said Justice Steve Gonzalez about an op-ed […]
Do Hoon Kim denied citizenship, ACLU-WA sues
By Staff NORTHWEST ASIAN WEEKLY The ACLU of Washington announced on Oct. 16 that it is suing United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) on behalf of a decorated active-duty […]