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Hawai‘i investigates unsolicited land offers as the state tries to keep Lahaina in local hands
Immigrant workers’ lives, livelihoods, and documents in limbo after the Hawai‘i fire
India cuts rice exports, triggering panic-buying of food staple by some Indian expats in the U.S.
Mammals may have hunted down dinosaurs for dinner, rare fossil suggests
Affirmative action for white people? Legacy college admissions come under renewed scrutiny.
Filipino-American chefs come into their own with multiple James Beard award nods
"Cookie activist" celebrates Asian Americans with portraits in dough
U.S. study finds 1 in 10 get long COVID after omicron, starts identifying key symptoms
*The anime hit Suzume* and Shinkai’s cinema of cataclysm**
Book ban attempts hit record high in 2022, library org says
Waiter on wheels: Robot serves Japanese restaurant customers
Johns Hopkins to wind down its pandemic tracking dashboard
No cow needed: Oat and soy can be called milk, FDA proposes
Experts urge better opioid rescue drug access to save lives
Promising gene therapy delivers treatment directly to brain
How will life change once the COVID-19 emergency ends?
FDA’s advisers back plan to simplify COVID-19 vaccinations
This New Year, we celebrate the honorable and expressive Rabbit.
USPS issues Year of the Rabbit Lunar New Year stamp
What headline? "Gaslighting" Merriam-Webster’s word of 2022
Got a bucket? Speed up the composting process with bokashi
Viewers flock to watch glowing lava ooze from Hawai‘i volcano
Polynesian pride: Three-day canoe voyage in mid-Pacific
"Momentous": Asian-Americans laud Anna May Wong’s U.S. quarter
Husband of former Japanese princess passes New York bar exam
As fentanyl drives overdose deaths, mistaken beliefs persist	Race gap seen in U.S. infant deaths after fertility treatment	Amid rising seas, island nations push for legal protections
New statewide COVID-19 forecast in Oregon raises concern about flu	Tonga volcano blast was unusual, could even warm the Earth	They ended wanted pregnancies. Post-Roe, they face new pain.
Amazon keeps growing, and so does its cache of data on you	Sudden arena idea angers, unnerves Philadelphia’s Chinatown	Detroit honors Vincent Chin, Asian American killed in 1982
Neptunes producer Chad Hugo lets his music do the talking	Anti-Black, gay, Asian bias fuel California hate crime surge	Title IX creating opportunities for international athletes
Title IX: Strides for women of color in sports lag under law	Juul, the embattled company widely blamed for sparking a national surge in teen vaping, can keep selling e-cigarettes as court blocks FDA ban	How much for gas? Around the world, pain is felt at the pump
Is abortion illegal in the U.S. now? Depends where you live.	COVID vaccines saved 20M lives in 1st year, scientists say	Supreme Court expands gun rights, with nation divided
Chinatowns more vibrant after pandemic, anti-Asian violence	On remote U.S. territories, abortion hurdles mount without Roe	Norman Mineta, transportation secretary in 9/11 era, has died
Chess helps Afghan refugee students adjust to life in N.C.	Korean-American female pastors push back against patriarchy	Clerk helps expand Burmese books at Battle Creek library
Drive My Car wins Oscar award for best international film	In a blistering Oscar short film, Riz Ahmed finds catharsis	New law finally makes lynching a federal hate crime
Baby orangutan being bottle-fed, which intrigues others	Asian Americans mark Lunar New Year amid ongoing hate crimes	Dogs visit 3 school districts to sniff out COVID-19
U.S. Mint begins American Women Quarters Program	OHSU releases 104-person study researching "super immunity"	Volcano erupts near Tonga, tsunami advisory issued in U.S.
Immigrants welcome Afghan refugees, inspired by own journeys	Bentleys to Buddhas: Vintage-car shop restores temple statue	Jimmy O. Yang’s Crab Club feasts on Asian-American stories
"Sesame Street" debuts Ji-Young, first Asian American muppet	Rare leopard cub makes debut at Santa Barbara Zoo	Asian Americans push for representation via redistricting
National Book Awards announced	Hitmakers BTS stamp their authority on American Music Awards	Racial disparities in kids’ vaccinations are hard to track
Asian spider takes hold in Georgia, sends humans scurrying	Diversity study: TV looks more like U.S. and viewers approve	Japanese, southern cultures blend in northeast Mississippi
Senate confirms Tana Lin as U.S. judge in Seattle	U.S. hits 700,000 COVID deaths just as cases begin to fall	Comic, Netflix staple Jo Koy talks race, rejection in memoir
New Asian-American bakeries find bicultural sweet spot	Census data: U.S. population is diversifying	Not just K-pop: Korean TV shows gaining U.S. popularity
Surviving 9/11 was "just the first piece of the journey"	Report: New DNA technology approved to identify 9/11 remains	What can employers do if workers avoid COVID-19 vaccines?
Hawai‘i teenager recycles to help students reach college	Report: Hate crime laws lack uniformity across the U.S.	81-year-old carries on a Filipino martial arts tradition
Some seek more boxes to check for "other" Pacific Islanders	Unvaccinated snow leopard at San Diego Zoo catches COVID-19	Olympic surfing exposes whitewashed Native Hawaiian roots
U.S. virus cases are rising again, doubling over three weeks	Yabba dabba dispute resolved. Florence Fang’s Fred Flintstone can stay.	Japanese Americans carry trauma from World War II internment camp
Asian Americans lobby to name Navy ship for Filipino sailor	Virus outbreak in Fiji batters economy, tests health system	Victims in Miami condo collapse came from around the world
Biden signs bill to counter spike in anti-Asian hate crime	Asian Americans see generational split on confronting racism	Politics still pack a punch(line) for Iranian-American comic
Changed by pandemic, many workers won’t return to old jobs	California OKs first Filipino American as attorney general	As virus engulfs India, diaspora watches with despair
U.S. Sikh community traumatized by yet another mass shooting	Senate OKs bill to fight hate crimes against Asian Americans	From Thailand to Gautier, monk transforms home into temple
Harris, Pelosi make history seated behind Biden at speech	*Chloe Zhao’s Nomadland* wins best picture at a social distanced Oscars**	Four Sikhs among victims of Indianapolis mass shooting
Older Korean Americans in L.A. fearful amid anti-Asian attacks	Asian Americans wary about school amid virus, violence	"Speak out": Biden, Harris decry racism during Atlanta visit
Oregon API leaders, allies in solidarity to #StopAsianHate	Asian Americans seek greater political power after shootings	Atlanta spa shooting victim remembered as fun and selfless
Michelle Obama aims to give a million meals in new campaign	CDC changes school guidance, allowing desks to be closer	Rallies in Atlanta, nation against hate after spa shootings
Asian women say shootings point to relentless, racist tropes	Why Georgia attack spurs fears in Asian Americans	Deer native to India starve to death amid drought in Hawai‘i
Lives Lost: Hawai‘i football coach who prepped kids for life	*In Minari, harvesting an American dream*	Attacks on older Asians stoke fear as Lunar New Year begins
Teens tutor peers online to fill need during pandemic	Corky Lee, known for photographing Asian America, dies at age 73	U.S. COVID-19 deaths hit another one-day high at over 4,300
Coronavirus deaths rising in 30 U.S. states amid winter surge	Kamala Harris prepares for central role in Biden’s White House	Biden opens ACA window for uninsured as COVID rages
Ape at San Diego park improving after virus antibody therapy	At Sundance, pandemic dramas unfold on screen and off	2 in 5 Americans live where COVID-19 strains hospital ICUs
Novavax COVID-19 vaccine works, but less so against variants	Some COVID-19 mutations may dampen vaccine effectiveness	Race to vaccinate millions in U.S. off to slow, messy start
Nikki Haley says her sister-in-law died of COVID-19	Kamala Harris books surge in popularity after election	U.S. surpasses 1 million virus cases in just 10 days
What does COVID-19 vaccine effectiveness mean?	Is shopping in stores safe during the pandemic?	Are dining tents a safe way to eat out during the pandemic?
Hawai’i seeks to be seen as a remote workplace with a view	Tony Hsieh, retired Zappos CEO, dies at age 46	Pandemic leaves American Samoa residents stranded, homesick
Millions more virus rapid tests, but are results reported?	ACA sign-ups begin as millions more are uninsured	Minority communities question election-year push by EPA
Tiny airborne particles may pose a big coronavirus problem	Virus Diary: In Hawai‘i, pandemic, pregnancy, and plumerias	U.S. marks 9/11 anniversary at tributes shadowed by virus
*With quiet humanity, Chloe Zhao’s Nomadland* makes noise**	It’s time to respond to the census: Census takers: We’re being told to finish early, cut corners	Does the coronavirus spread easily among children?
What are the different types of coronavirus tests?	Dual identities challenge America’s race labels	"One of us": South Asians celebrate Harris as VP choice
Asian-American girls saw pivotal icon in Baby-Sitters Club	Serious coronavirus-linked condition hit 285 U.S. children	The humble Knoxville scientist who became a worldwide hero
Pick me up off the floor, Norah Jones asks on her new album	Doctor fired after blasting COVID preparations sues hospital	From guns to GoPros, Asian Americans seek to deter attacks
Man gives ingredients, Asian recipes at market, restaurant	Kauai mayor imposes curfew, then entertains fellow bored residents	How to clean the bundle of germs that is your phone
Panda and poke: Restaurant trademarks can stir legal fights	Asian Americans use social media to mobilize against attacks	Chef Floyd Cardoz dies at age 59 of coronavirus complications
Guam residents compensated for war atrocities decades later	Texts, not door-knocks: Census outreach shifts amid virus	Broadway actress Ruthie Ann Miles is pregnant
Loss of smell, taste, might signal pandemic virus infection	U.S. capital trying to keep crowds from cherry blossoms	National Spelling Bee called off because of coronavirus
California apologizes for internment of Japanese Americans	"Fresh Off the Boat" leaves indelible mark on TV landscape	Huge, tropical jackfruit catches on as a meat substitute
U.S. Postal Service begins new series of 12 Lunar New Year stamps	Asians cringe at "Chinese restaurant syndrome in dictionary	Awkwafina makes Golden Globes history with Farewell acting win
How not to ruin that pricy piece of meat in the holiday meal	Andrew Yang having fun, but Democrat’s message is serious	Table’s new star? The relaxed and versatile dinner bowl
Deadly attack leaves California Hmong community in shock	David Chang says his new Netflix show honors Bourdain	Senator Mazie Hirono of Hawai‘i is writing memoir, due in 2021
ABC’s "Fresh Off the Boat" series finale set for February	High school student’s newsletter helps connect immigrants	Big avocado earns Hawai‘i family Guinness World Records honor
Ginseng hunters say secrecy part of their hobby	Deep-sea explorers seek out sunken World War II ships	Sikh preaches love 18 years after brother killed over turban
Milwaukee zoo visitors get first glimpse of red panda cub	Slain deputy devoted life to Sikh faith, serving others	"SNL" rescinds cast invitation to Gillis over YouTube video
Asian-American groups oppose Cambodian refugee deportations	Asian-American Korean War hero gives what may be "final" talk	HBO produces documentary to help kids understand 9/11
"SNL" adds three to its cast, including Asian-American comic Bowen Yang	YouTube star Lilly Singh makes bold leap to late-night TV	New York Fashion Week
U.S. exports to lobster-loving China go off cliff amid tariffs	Beer named for Pacific island nuke test site draws criticism	Marvel’s next films will bring diversity, onscreen and off
Program teaches kids Hmong traditional musical instruments	Drone used to aid 3-D remake of Japanese internment camp	U.S.-China trade war sparks worries about rare minerals
Oklahoma base set for migrant site was WWII internment camp	Asian, Asian-American heroes to power Marvel comics series	Rhinoceros at Chicago’s Lincoln Park Zoo gives birth to calf
Eight are great: National Spelling Bee ends with "octo-champs"	Haechan meets Haechan: K-pop star honored with zoo namesake	I.M. Pei, architect who designed Louvre Pyramid, dies at 102
*PBS’ Korea* eyes social, political tolls of Korean War**	Daimler says it has no idea how Kim Jong Un got his limos	Gerber’s 2019 spokesbaby is a Hmong girl in North Carolina
Metro-area women unite to commemorate "World Hijab Day	Tadashi Shoji ups the glam in lace, sequin, and velvet gowns	Female directors of color find a spotlight at Sundance
U.S. Postal Service issues final stamp of the Celebrating Lunar New Year series	Senator Kamala Harris says the powerful seek to divide America	"Superstore" actor relishes true-to-life gay Filipino role
Snubs, surprises, and a Satanic shout-out? Key Globes moments	First Asian American takes seat in Indiana legislature	How a Chinese immigrant used WeChat to win a statehouse seat
*Golding’s Crazy Rich Asians* stardom lands him more roles**	Quackarazzi: Mandarin duck holds NYC in its spell	"Let’s Go Luna!" takes kids on a globe-spanning tour
War-trophy bells returning to help U.S., Philippine ties	Newcomer Andy Kim beats Tom MacArthur in New Jersey	More diverse Orange County, California, morphs from GOP past
Army expelled 500 immigrant recruits in one year	Keepsakes reveal clues of life for Japanese in Yakima area	Virtual learning: Using AI, immersion to teach Chinese
*Wu’s fight for Crazy Rich Asians* part of a bigger crusade**	Newborn elephant at Houston Zoo welcomed, appears thriving	Wisconsin Hmong leader emphasizes cultural understanding
Once sidelined, romantic comedies rise again	Immigrant Ph.D. candidate rocked by sudden U.S. Army discharge	Miki Sudo downs 37 dogs to win fifth women’s title
Japan midfielder Inui gets embassy introduction	U.S. restaurants host refugee chefs who offer a taste of home	USA Briefs
Dallas duel: Wild card turns tables at National Spelling Bee	Hmong woman to compete for Mrs. Minnesota title	Crazy Rich Asians changes everything
Daniel Akaka, first Native Hawaiian in congress, dies at 93	China’s lobster imports keep U.S. price high, but no tariffs	Cherry blossoms, tulips, and lilacs: Flower festival time
Utah Catholic bishop becomes key face in interfaith scene	Senator Duckworth still breaking barriers, and she likes it	Pride for Asian-American skaters as they skate in the Olympics
Hmong fear for spirits of the dead after headstones moved	Asian tableware: From zen to zany	Despondent Seattle teen found a future through film
Retiring refugee leader to visit immigrants’ home countries	San Francisco mayor Edwin Lee dies suddenly at 65	Salvage team sinks fishing boat off Hawai‘i reef
U.S. foresaw a costly victory in war with North Korea — in 1994	Global carbon pollution rises after three straight flat years	Flea beetle from China may help against "super invader"
Asian-American political candidates targeted by racist flyers win elections	Trump choosing white men as judges, highest rate in decades	San Francisco’s first Chinese- American police officer dies
Filipino WWII veterans awarded Congressional Gold Medal	Hmong pop singer gains popularity	Huge immigration-themed exhibit by famed artist in NYC
"Legends" star shatters stereotypes with Muslim superhero	Vera Wang, Naeem Khan among New York bridal week highlights	San Francisco unveils memorial to WWII "comfort women"
Angelina Jolie on her Cambodian epic and the power of family	Ruling halts commercial scooping of Hawai‘i aquarium fish	No strangers to displacement, Vietnamese recover from Harvey
Exchange: Illinois couple opens home to travelling cyclists	Met exhibit looks at Japan’s fine craft of bamboo basketry	Hoary bats confirmed on Kahoolawe Island
Afghan girls allowed into U.S. for robotics contest	Hmong-American doctor inspired by heritage	Meal program bridges cultural divisions, one plate at a time
Zika resources now available for AAs & NHPIs	1 in 6 spouses of newlyweds is of different race or ethnicity	Hmong elders in Eau Claire still searching
Pedestrian deaths spiked in 2016, distraction cited	Travel ban fight personal for Hawai‘i’s ‘scholarly gentleman’	Muslim immigrant to join California lieutenant governor race
Trump Winery in Virginia seeks more foreign workers	Fish and chirps? Crickets make leap in demand as a protein	Humanoid robot Pepper is amusing, but is it practical?
At Pearl Harbor, U.S. and Japan seek absolution from the war