Comcast Launching 30 WiFi-Connected “Lift Zones” in Washington, including more than 10 locations in King County
Asian-owned small businesses may now apply for support from Comcast Rise
Recipients will receive marketing consultations, media placements, commercial creative production services, or technology services
Former Zappos CEO Tony Hsieh dies
Tony Hsieh, the retired CEO of online shoe retailer Zappos.com, has died. He was 46. Hsieh was with family when he died on Nov. 27, according to DTP Companies, which he founded. He died of injuries suffered in a Nov. 18 fire in New London, Connecticut. Hsieh was a Harvard University graduate who joined Zappos—then […]
Turkey giveaway
A group of drivers, organized by MG2 Foundation Executive Director Jerry Lee, delivered 200 bags or 600 meals of turkeys, pies, and side dishes on Nov. 24 to Senior Services and the Black community. Katherine Cheng of Expedia cooked the turkeys. Additionally, Asian Counseling & Referral Service has picked Dec. 18 for the annual Christmas […]
ArtsFund announces new board chair
ArtsFund announced on Nov. 20 that long-term board member Sung Yang has stepped into the role of board chair. Yang is a partner and principal of the public relations firm, Pacific Public Affairs. He established the first voter approved cultural access program in Washington state, developed cultural facility capital funding programs in King County, and […]
CISC fundraiser
Chinese Information and Service Center (CISC) held its first ever “2020 Giving Thanks Virtual Charity Concert” on Nov. 21. CISC has raised more than $40,000 toward its goal of $45,000. The proceeds will benefit CISC programs such as youth development, family support services, healthcare access, and senior services to help immigrant families and elders. To […]
Help Helping Link
Helping Link is still accepting donations for its annual fundraiser. A Nov. 12 virtual gala raised more than $43,000 of the organization’s $50,000 goal, including $5,000 from Viet Wah owner Duc Tran. Proceeds will support Helping Link in its mission to empower Vietnamese Americans’ social adjustment, family stability, and self-sufficiency. Trinh Nguyen, chef of Ba […]
PA university student Yukai Yang admits to poisoning roommate
EASTON, Pa. (AP) — A former Lehigh University student admitted on Nov. 30 to poisoning his roommate’s food and drink with a heavy metal substance. Yukai Yang, 24, pleaded guilty to attempted murder. Under the terms of a plea agreement, the Northampton County District Attorney’s Office will withdraw other charges in two separate cases against […]
Man stabs brother to death
NORTHWEST ASIAN WEEKLY RENTON — The man charged with stabbing and killing his younger brother had been under psychiatric care and spoke of “demons” before the attack, his mother said. Bobby Hun, 22, stabbed Murphy, 11, on Nov. 21 near Monroe Avenue Northeast and Northeast 8th Place in Renton. Shanty Hak, the boys’ mother, told […]
Report: Andrew Yang considering New York mayoral bid
NEW YORK — Former presidential hopeful Andrew Yang, who advocated for a “universal basic income” during the Democratic primary, is now the subject of a poll that tests New York City voters’ appetites for a third-party candidate in the upcoming mayoral race. Yang was also among 11 people listed in a question assessing responders’ top […]