It’s safe to say that there’s a shortage of Asians in government-related jobs, but here are some candidates who might change that.
Ryu bounces back by running for state rep
She cares for her family. She gets up early to take her 15-year-old son to school and calls to check in with her two
Korean Americans Strickland and Ryu vie for political seats
Cindy Ryu earned the distinction of being the first female Korean American mayor in the United State two years ago when she was elected as Shoreline’s mayor.
This year, Marilyn Strickland, born in Seoul, may follow up on Ryu’s accomplishment by becoming Tacoma’s mayor.
Opinion: Northwest Asian Weekly endorses the following Asian Americans:
Patsy Bonincontri has served on the Bellevue City Council since 1998. She earned her bachelor’s degree in architecture from the University of Southern California. She would like to continue to advocate for improving the quality of life in Bellevue, invest in human capital, and upgrade its infrastructure to support anticipated growth.
June 26: Cindy Ryu re-elected to the Association of Washington Cities
During the Association of Washington Cities’ annual conference, Cindy Ryu was re-elected to the Western At-Large position one.
Get to know the Asian candidates in your community
In the upcoming primary elections on Aug. 18, there are many Asian candidates who are aiming to represent the different communities in the Greater Seattle area. Listed below are some of the Asian American candidates that you may want to keep an eye on.
Note that this is not a comprehensive list and that Northwest Asian Weekly does not endorse any candidates during the primaries.
How other cultures give thanks
Chu’seok
Chu’seok is a major harvest festival and a three-day holiday in Korea celebrated on the 15th day of the eighth month of the lunar calendar. As a celebration of the good harvest, Koreans visit their ancestral hometowns and share a feast of traditional Korean food.
A Picnic
This year’s Asian Pacific Alliance Picnic was held on Aug. 9 in Lake Boren Park in Newcastle. The picnic was originally started to bring together friends and family from different […]