BLOG: What SeaTac tells us about $15 minimum wage
Posted on 22 May 2014.
By Assunta Ng
“Are you happy with the $15 wage?” I asked the full-time cleaning lady.
“It sounds good, but it’s not good,” the woman said.
“Why?” I asked.
“I lost my 401k, health insurance, paid holiday, and vacation,” she responded. “No more free food,” she added.
Zelda Williams suffers from the loss of her father and internet abuse
Posted on 23 August 2014.
By Zachariah Bryan
When renowned comedian and actor Robin Williams committed suicide from asphyxiation, daughter and half Filipina Zelda Williams discovered a hard truth about social media. After the internet abuse from “trolls” she decided to remove herself from social media.
Age doesn’t worry Japanese basketball player
Posted on 14 February 2014.
By Jason Cruz
Osamu Abe is not your typical basketball player. Known as “Dinosaur Samu,” the 6’7” power forward and former Japan League basketball player is 42 years old. Battling against the odds, Abe’s chances of playing in the NBA are slim. Yet, he remains unyielding of his goal.
Vera Ing leaves lasting legacy
Posted on 23 January 2014.
By Sue Misao
Long time community activist Vera Faye Ing died on Jan. 18, 2014. She was 73.
“She had a great heart and always saw kindness in people. Our community lost a great friend and a beautiful person.” — Jerry Lee, Mulvanny/G2
Bruce Lee and his Seattle roots — A retrospective comes to the Wing
Posted on 10 August 2014.
By Jason Cruz
Bruce Lee is still the founding father of modern martial arts and had his start in Seattle. An exhibit at the Wing Luke Museum looks at the life of Lee in the city where he started.
Astrological Predictions for The Year of the Horse
By Sun Lee Chang
The Year of the Horse brought with it a fresh, vibrant outlook. This brighter perspective invigorated all with a renewed sense of purpose.
Will Yu make history?
Posted on 17 April 2014.
By Jason Cruz
King County Superior Court Judge Mary Yu made history in her bid for an open seat on the Washington State Supreme Court. Yu became Washington’s first Asian American Washington State Supreme Court Justice.
Hudson building still too unsafe to evaluate
Posted on 17 January 2014.
By Staff
The long-term future of the Hudson Building that caught on fire on Dec. 24 was still unknown because it was not safe for inspectors to go inside. Engineers could not examine the inside of the building due to its instability.
Fred Cordova remembered as a legendary leader
Posted on 09 January 2014.
By Evangeline Cafe
Fred Cordova spent his life championing social justice issues, preserving Filipino American history, and empowering the youth. The iconic historian and activist died on Dec. 21, 2013, at the age of 82. Cordova’s legacy leaves an indelible mark on the world he left.
Jury finds Bowman guilty of first-degree murder
Posted on 19 December 2014.
By Jason Cruz
Thomasdinh “Dinh” Bowman was found guilty of first-degree murder by a King County jury. The jury determined that Bowman had set out to kill when he shot Yancy Noll in 2012. Hours after the guilty verdict, Bowman attempted suicide by slitting both wrists with a razor. The jury took less than two days to find Bowman guilty of intentionally killing Noll. (end)