The chancellor and CEO of the Community College of Seattle, Shouan Pan, received the Virgil S. Lagomarcino Laureate Award from Iowa State University College of Human Sciences. This award honors graduates who are nationally and internationally recognized for their meritorious service or distinguished achievement in the field of education. A virtual ceremony was held on […]
Biden announces intent to nominate judicial candidates
The White House announced on March 30 that President Joe Biden declared his intent to nominate Florence Y. Pan to fill a judicial vacancy on the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia (D.C.). Pan is an attorney and jurist serving as the first Asian American Associate Judge of the D.C. Superior Court. She […]
Horsing around in the ID
Two mounted patrol officers did their rounds last week in the Chinatown-International District. We spotted Stephan Arulaid and Matt Chase at Hing Hay Park. While most people think it’s fun that these officers get to ride horses as part of their job, it’s not so fun when there is horse poop. The mounted officer must […]
Asian Americans will represent WA at Miss USA, Miss Teen USA
For the first time in the history of Pageants Northwest, the two state queens crowned recently are of Asian descent. Novalee Lewis, who’s Japanese American, and Christine Brodie, who is Filipino American, will represent Washington at Miss Teen USA and Miss USA, respectively. Lewis is a junior at Life Christian Academy. She is on the […]
Katherine Tai confirmed as U.S. trade representative
The Senate confirmed Katherine Tai to serve as U.S. trade representative on March 17, giving her a key role to smooth supply chains shaken by the pandemic, implement a new trade deal with Mexico and Canada, and address a multitude of challenges with China. Tai, 47, is the first Asian American and the first woman […]
Virtual celebration of Tomio Moriguchi and family
Former chairman and CEO of Uwajimaya Tomio Moriguchi and his family were named as Seattle-King County First Citizen Award recipients. Outside of Uwajimaya, Moriguchi, 84, is revered for his volunteerism, generosity, advocacy, and dedication, and he is quick to credit his family. The March 25 event included video tributes from Yuka Shimizu, […]
REACH program’s Outreach Care Coordinator
Alicia Yan is the outreach care coordinator for the REACH, which is a program of Evergreen Treatment Services In the past month, Yan engaged with 73 people in Chinatown-International District experiencing homelessness and helped them connect to services, which include: getting ID cards and other documents, providing tents, clothing, and food, applying for stimulus checks, […]
Tammy Duckworth’s memoir
“Every Day Is a Gift” —a memoir written by Sen. Tammy Duckworth’s, was released on March 30. “I am grateful to be able to tell my personal American story with the help of Sean and Twelve,” the Illinois Democrat said in a statement, referring to Twelve publisher Sean Desmond. “My life has been filled with […]
Bellevue rally against hate crimes calls for “immediate action”
Organizers said thousands rallied in Bellevue on March 20 against anti-Asian hate crimes. United Chinese Americans of Washington (UCAWA) organized the event, which was co-sponsored by the Huazhong University of Science and Technology Alumni Association of Seattle (HUSTAA), Greater Seattle Chinese Chamber of Commerce, Ethnic Chamber of Commerce Coalition, Seattle Chinese American Alliance, Korean American […]
ICHS employee appreciation
On March 8, International Community Health Services (ICHS) held Employee Appreciation Luncheons across its clinics. Employees who were honored as part of the Asian Weekly’s Community Health Excellence Award were given their plaques. They also enjoyed food and drinks donated by Viet Wah.
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