Archives for 2016

White House groups urge APIs to enroll in health insurance by Jan. 31

January 22, 2016 By Admin

Beginning Jan. 19, the White House Initiative on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPIs), in collaboration with the Action for Health Justice, will launch the third annual AAPI Affordable Care […]

Bipartisan bill aims to preserve affordable housing statewide

January 22, 2016 By Admin

Across the Puget Sound region, as real estate values and rents rise, cities large and small are struggling to preserve existing lower-cost, market-rate housing. A bipartisan plan to enact a […]

Applause for Maestro Cai

January 21, 2016 By Admin

Celebrate Asia concert to include chorus, culture, and … cellphones

We’re still in print!

January 21, 2016 By Admin

Thirty-four years of running a newspaper and learning how to turn struggles into miracles

Will newspapers last?

NWAW Technology and Innovation Awardee: Naveen Jain — The Elon Musk of the Northwest?

January 21, 2016 By Admin

Naveen Jain is among the most energetic and passionate minds in this region. Outside of California, he is one of a handful of billionaires of Asian descent.

EDITORIAL: We support raising Washington state’s legal smoking age to 21

January 21, 2016 By Admin

Have you ever driven down the street or walked through a public area only to spot someone who looks way too young to be smoking? Have you had to move […]

mamnoon owners bring Middle Eastern flavors to Amazon

January 18, 2016 By Admin

This month, employees and visitors to Amazon’s new Doppler campus will be able to savor juice and vegetarian dishes at anar, a restaurant by Racha and Wassef Haroun. Influenced by […]

RVC’s Vu Le named an under 40 leader by national paper

January 18, 2016 By Admin

DC-based newspaper on nonprofit issues, The Chronicle of Philanthropy, released its annual “40 Under 40: Young Leaders Who Are Solving the Problems of Today — and Tomorrow,” a list of […]

Renton’s Lita Cruz releases new dance and pop album

January 18, 2016 By Admin

Lita Cruz’s new album, “Starless Starr: Sing and Dance With Me,” was release the first week of January by independent record label Tate Music Group. Cruz is a teacher and […]

Frieda Takamura appointed to Renton Tech’s board

January 18, 2016 By Admin

Gov. Jay Inslee appointed Frieda Takamura to Renton Technical College’s board of trustees, a term she will serve through Sept. 30, 2020. Takamura was president of the Renton Education Association […]