By JIM GOMEZAssociated Press MANILA, Philippines (AP) — A strong undersea earthquake struck off the southern Philippines on Dec. 28 and the head of the country’s quake-monitoring agency advised people […]
Anak Krakatau volcano now a quarter of its pre-eruption size
JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Scientists say Indonesia’s Anak Krakatau volcano island, which erupted and collapsed before Christmas triggering a deadly tsunami, is now only about a quarter of its pre-eruption […]
Premiums for new paid family program start this week
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — Employers and employees in Washington state are now paying into a new paid family leave program, and benefits from the program will begin in 2020. As […]
Give me liberty or give me beef satay!
By Wayne ChanNORTHWEST ASIAN WEEKLY File this under: non-earth shattering news. I’m just about to head home after a two week-long journey to Hong Kong, Taipei, and Phuket. It’s been […]
Police: Nail salon worker killed by customer over $35 manicure
By Associated Press LAS VEGAS (AP) — Las Vegas police searched on Jan. 1 for a woman accused of using a stolen car to run over and kill a nail […]
PICTORIAL: Gary Tang’s “Express Yourself” fashion show
Fashion reigned at the ACRS Holiday Party earlier this month, where staff modeled Gary Tang creations. Photos by Tam Vo
Get ready for Seattle Squeeze
By StaffNORTHWEST ASIAN WEEKLY The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) will permanently close the Alaskan Way Viaduct on Jan. 11, and the new SR 99 tunnel is scheduled to […]
Van strikes pedestrians in downtown Tokyo — Eight injured in possible vehicle attack
By YURI KAGEYAMA Associated Press TOKYO (AP) — A minivan slammed into pedestrians early on Jan. 1 on a street where people had gathered for New Year’s festivities in downtown […]
Bellevue’s advisory councils help build community relations with law enforcement
By Aremi MacDonaldNORTHWEST ASIAN WEEKLY “We want to create a non-threatening environment,” said Bellevue Police spokesperson Seth Tyler. With recent high profile incidents involving local law enforcement and people of […]
The ID/Chinatown library is small, but rich in resources and culture
By Nina HuangNorthwest Asian Weekly Not only is the International District/Chinatown Library Branch (IDC) a gathering space for community members to borrow educational materials and read, it is a special […]