Western Washington University honored its Outstanding Graduates for the 2016-17 academic year at spring commencement in June. Selection is based on grades, research and writing, service to the campus and community, and promise for the future. Among the grads honored were Jennie Le of Des Moines, who graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree with […]
Donnie Chin BBQ
Hundreds attended the third annual Donnie Chin BBQ on July 27 at Donnie Chin International Children’s Park. The tradition started after Chin’s murder — neighbors are invited to come together to bring food to share and build community. Leftovers were distributed to different nonprofits in the community. Chin, a beloved community leader, was killed in […]
Governor appoints new CAPAA members
Gov. Jay Inslee recently announced the appointment of Donny Rojo and Ekkarath Sisavatdy to the Commission on Asian Pacific American Affairs (CAPAA). Rojo is a second generation Filipino American. He comes from a U.S. Navy military family who settled in Bremerton. He is a University of Washington graduate, worked in the aerospace industry, then transitioned […]
King St dance party
Participants of the King Street Dance Party on Aug. 1 danced under the I-5 overpass. Hot dogs and shaved ice were served, and participants stayed for games and live music. The event was part of the Chinatown International District’s block party for National Night Out — an annual community-building campaign that promotes community-police partnerships and […]
Quynh Pham leaving VFA
Quynh Pham has announced that she is leaving the Vietnamese Friendship Association (VFA). She served as its fund development manager for the past 15 months. Pham told the Northwest Asian Weekly she will continue to work within the Vietnamese and immigrant and refugee community. Her next adventure is with Friends of Little Saigon, an organization […]
Kin On supportive housing project breaks ground
Kin On staff, board members, and project developers celebrated the groundbreaking of Kin On’s new supportive housing project on July 11. This completes a multi-year capital expansion to transform Kin On from a standalone nursing home to an aging-friendly campus. Located adjacent to the existing nursing home, the expansion project will include a 20-unit assisted […]
LIHI projects win Golden Nugget Awards
Low Income Housing Institute (LIHI) and its development partners, Ruberg Architecture, Walsh Construction Co., and BNBuilders, won Golden Nugget Awards for two projects: The Marion West and Abbey Lincoln Court. The Marion West won two grand awards for “Residential Housing Project of the Year,” beating out for-profits, nonprofits, and luxury housing developments, and “Best Affordable […]
George Tanbara celebration of life
A celebration of life will be held on Aug. 5 for Dr. George Tanbara who passed away on July 1, at the Greater Tacoma Convention and Trade Center. In 1969, Tanbara founded Community Health Care, which now has five locations. In 1980, Tanbara along with Dr. Lawrence A. Larson, formed Pediatrics Northwest (PNW). Today PNW […]
Philanthropy Northwest names new CEO
Philanthropy Northwest announced the start of its new CEO, Kiran Ahuja, on Aug. 2. She is the first person of color to hold the position. “In Kiran, we found a leader who not only shares our values, but can build strong bridges across the region and within the field—she is a true collaborator,” said Kevin […]
Hokkaido Ramen Santouka celebrates grand opening at University Village
Hokkaido Ramen Santouka restaurant opened a second location at the University Village mall on Aug. 5. The University Village location is the second Washington and fourth overall, free-standing Hokkaido Ramen Santouka in the United States. Additionally, Santouka has partnered with Microsoft and a Japanese system development company to provide an Al robot, Sota, which uses […]
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