To the Editor: Back in 1997, when I reported for the NW Asian Weekly, I was asked to profile Dr. Gordon Hirabayashi in the run-up to the paper’s inaugural Asian […]
Ousted Medina Police Chief Charges Racism in Lawsuit Against City (from Bellevue Patch)
Former Police Chief Jeffrey Chen filed a lawsuit in federal court against Medina City Manager Donna Hanson and former Mayor Bret Jordan, claiming that the city of Medina violated his […]
Northwest Vietnamese News celebrates 25 years
On Dec. 4, Nguoi Viet Tay Bac (Northwest Vietnamese News) celebrated its 25th anniversary at the House of Hong in the International District.
Jay Inslee tours Chinatown/International District
On Jan. 7, Jay Inslee met with Chinese businesses and business associations in the International District as part of a walking tour.
Prof. Jim McCullough honored by Vietnam for contributions to education
On Dec. 20, the University of Puget Sound reported that Professor Jim McCullough was thanked by the President of Vietnam Truong Tan San for his contributions to education and businesses […]
Bruce Harrell swears in with wife and mom
On Jan. 9, re-elected Seattle City Councilmembers were sworn to new four-year terms.
USPAACC holds focus group in Seattle
On Dec. 16, the U.S. Pan Asian American Chamber of Commerce Education Foundation (USPAACC) held a focus group with about 12 American business owners based in Seattle at the Pike […]
Vietnam-born woman to reunite with aid worker who saved her
By Jackie Hutchins Loveland Daily Reporter-Herald LOVELAND, Colo. (AP) — Tobi Snyder has had a special wish for much of her life. And just before Christmas 2010, she sent off […]
Mariners sign Japanese free-agent pitcher
SEATTLE (AP) — The Seattle Mariners have signed free-agent Japanese pitcher Hisashi Iwakuma to a one-year contract. The team announced the move last Thursday. Iwakuma has a 107–69 record in […]
Japan Cabinet being reshuffled after rape gaffes
By Yuri Kageyama The Associated Press TOKYO (AP) — A Cabinet reshuffle in Japan is coming. It is likely to include the removal of a defense minister who outraged the […]