By Charles Lam Northwest Asian Weekly A federal jury found on Tuesday, March 26 that Medina city manager Donna Hanson’s firing of former Police Chief
Companionship found at Tacoma’s Korean Women’s Association
By James Tabafunda NORTHWEST ASIAN WEEKLY Marlene Rosevear, who retired over a decade ago, looks forward to her weekly six-mile commute to Tacoma. With her husband’s retirement last year, she […]
No bail for man who leaked US secrets to China
By Audrey McAvoy The Associated Press HONOLULU, Hawaii (AP) — A federal judge denied bail Monday, March 25 to a civilian defense contractor accused of giving military secrets to a […]
EDITORIAL: Don’t be afraid to speak up
Asian upbringings stress the importance of intrapersonal strength. When something goes wrong, members of our community internalize the issue, not making much of a fuss. This isn’t a bad way […]
Northwest MSDC presents awards, raises scholarship funds at annual event
The Northwest Minority Supplier Development Council (MSDC) honored three outstanding individuals and six distinguished organizations at its annual awards dinner on March 8. The celebration, part of Northwest MSDC’s ongoing […]
City Council Confirms 13 of 15 Community Police Commissioners
The Seattle Public Safety, Civil Rights, and Technology Committee, chaired by councilman Bruce Harrell, held a hearing on March 13 to review and approve nominees for the Seattle Community Police Commission. […]
Dash and Habib honored at McDermott Potato Festival
Congressman Jim McDermott hosted his annual “Celebrating Our Roots” Festival on Sunday, March 17, celebrating his district’s diversity and honoring two community leaders, Habib M. Habib and Debadutta Dash, both […]
CISC holds 2013 Singing and Dancing Cultural Event
The Chinese Information and Service Center held their annual Singing and Dancing Cultural Event on Saturday, March 9, at Ocean City restaurant, raising money to cover operation costs. Over 120 […]
Vermont nonprofit removes racist ad
By Dave Gram The Associated Press MONTPELIER, Vt. (AP) — A Vermont nonprofit housing group took down an online video ad Tuesday, March 19 after criticisms that it played on […]
Koreas’ rhetoric no match for surreal calm at DMZ
By Foster Klug The Associated Press IMJINGAK, South Korea (AP) — Busloads of tourists still show up to gawk at the world’s most heavily fortified border, even as governments on both sides […]