By Vivian Nguyen Northwest Asian Weekly The dim computer screen blinked back at Timothy Wang as his fingers flitted across the keyboard, typing in the web address for www.gay.com. Once […]
How redistricting affects communities of color
By Stacy Nguyen Northwest Asian Weekly “Majority minority districts will lead to more civic participation in communities of color,” said Cherry Cayabyab, project director of United for Fair Representation, which […]
Editorial: Still time to voice your thoughts on redistricting
Currently, Washington state is made up of more than one-quarter people of color. In King County, about one in three is a person of color.
Locke leaving country tomorrow
U.S. Ambassador to China Gary Locke is heading off his new home in Beijing tomorrow. He will be there to prepare for a visit from U.S. Vice President Joe Biden […]
Demystifying hot pot … and Little Sheeps
By Assunta Ng Northwest Asian Weekly Is there such a thing as a “real little sheep” (versus “fake little sheep”)?
June: Frank Fukui/Woodburn Company wins Ricoh National Sales Award
Ricoh Corporation presented its 2011 Outstanding Major Markets Sales Performance Award to Frank Fukui, president of Woodburn Company, in Orlando, Fla., during its Annual Convergence Exhibition. This is the second award of its […]
Blog: Chinese food helps Republicans and Democrats forge a deal
By Assunta Ng When the Republicans, the White House, and Democrats tried to broker a deal last weekend, lots of Chinese food was ordered during the meetings, according to the […]
Miss Seafair Court: a bit of royalty
At the 62nd Annual Miss Seafair Scholarship Program For Women Coronation, Veronica Quintero, from the Hispanic Seafair organization, was crowned Miss Seafair. The first runner up was Angelica Soriano Casimiro, […]
July 17: Narayan Gurung and Tay Yoshitani honored at Building Bridges awards ceremony
The Washington State India Trade Relations Action Committee (WASITRAC) honored Port of Seattle CEO Tay Yoshitani and legendary Taekwondo Olympian Narayan Gurung at its second annual Building Bridges Across the […]
June 23: Oliver’s Lounge celebrates 35 years
In honor of its 35th anniversary, Oliver’s Lounge at the Mayflower Park Hotel in Seattle celebrated with a party that included live music and free crabcakes and martinis.