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‘Completely different ballgame’ — ID restaurants prepare for return of in-person dining
By Jake Goldstein-Street NORTHWEST ASIAN WEEKLY With COVID-19 forcing restaurants to close down in-person dining, Tai Tung restaurant owner Harry Chan says business has been cut in half. But that doesn’t mean he wants seated customers at his King Street restaurant in the heart of the International District just yet. “I am in no rush […]
Educators innovate to reach marginalized students
By Mahlon Meyer Northwest Asian Weekly Standing in front of a large easel pad, a teacher shows a drawing of a student with a birthday cake. “I pictured Lore at her cake with her family all around singing,” she says. But the classroom is empty. And stuffed animals on the floor are the only spectators. […]
ACRS co-founder Sue Tomita dies
Dr. Susan Tomita died on May 10 after a difficult illness, according to her partner, Gregory Piercy. She was 74 years old. A well known and well respected women’s health researcher, Tomita was a co-founder of Asian Counseling and Referral Service and she earned a PhD in Social Work from the University of Washington. She […]
Tai chi teacher Xie Bingcan dies
Xie Bingcan, born in 1934 in Yuyao, China, died last month in Redmond of pancreatic cancer. He was 85. Xie taught tai chi for over 40 years—he was also a practitioner of Chinese medicine and a member of the International Medical Qigong Society. Right until the time of his passing, Xie was traveling regularly to […]
Ron Chew memoir
Seattle historian and journalist Ron Chew has written a memoir in which he highlights the city’s unsung champions in the fight for racial inclusion, political empowerment, American ethnic studies, Asian American arts, Japanese American redress, and revitalization of the Chinatown-International District. In “My Unforgotten Seattle,” to be released in October, Chew describes the tight-knit community, […]
Filipino WWII veteran Escolástico ‘Scotty’ Galarosa dies
Escolástico ‘Scotty’ Galarosa, a Filipino World War II veteran in the greater Seattle area, died peacefully on May 8, according to his daughter, Julita. He was 103 years old. “He had a great life, he was ready to go,” Julita said. Up until his death, Galarosa was one of only three living members of Bataan […]
Viet-Wah burglarized
Someone broke into Viet-Wah Supermarket at 1032 South Jackson Street on May 11, stealing cash, cigarettes, and lighters, and breaking two cash registers. The burglars also tried to break into the ATM, unsuccessfully. No one was hurt. Viet-Wah posted on Facebook, “Unfortunately that means we’re down to 2 out of our 4 lanes right now, […]
Seattle sees first case of childhood disease tied to virus
SEATTLE (AP) — Seattle has had its first confirmed case of a rare inflammatory disease in children closely tied to COVID-19. The disease being called “pediatric multisystem inflammatory syndrome“ was identified and treated at Seattle Children’s Hospital, KUOW reported. King County Public Health said the patient was a resident of Snohomish County and there have […]
The search for 100 stories
With Gov. Jay Inslee’s COVID-19 “Stay Home, Stay Healthy” order enforced, and lots of people moving in or displaced out of Beacon Hill, the question is, “How do we keep our community together during the time of COVID-19 and beyond? Historically, Beacon Hill welcomed displaced people of color from racial red-lining, Chinese Americans from the […]
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