Filipino American writer and teacher Peter Bacho, a longtime resident of the Pacific Northwest, won the American Book Award for his first novel “Cebu.”
Secretary Locke addresses concerns from AAPIs via the White House’s web chat
The White House’s Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPIs) Initiative held a live web chat with U.S. Commerce Secretary Gary Locke on May 4
Minority student activists protest education cuts
IRVINE, Calif. (AP) — If campus activism still brings to mind peace signs, a sea of white faces, and liberal strongholds like Berkeley, meet Jesse Cheng.
Female lawyers and judges share the secrets to their success
When the first woman received her license to practice law 120 years ago, society was in awe. Nowadays, when women become successful in the justice system, people acknowledge their contributions with rounds of applause.
NWAW reviews SIFF films: the good, the bad, and the plain ugly
Each year during the Seattle International Film Festival, we send out a team of intrepid film reviewers who are ready and willing to spend hours and hours
Editorial: Oak Tin a community bridge for two centuries
The oldest family association in Seattle’s Chinatown, Gee How Oak Tin, will be celebrating its 110th anniversary this Sunday at the House of Hong Restaurant.
May 2: Seattle Chinese Women’s Club brings renowned writer Lingyao Wu to Seattle
At China Harbor restaurant in Seattle, the Seattle Chinese Women’s Club celebrated Mother’s Day by organizing a luncheon featuring a
May 6: Local celebrities announced as honorary chairs for 17th annual Cure
The Susan G. Komen Puget Sound Race for the Cure affiliate announced six local celebrities as honorary chairs: Brooke Fox and Monti Carlo from
April 30: OneAmerica’s annual dinner raises $163,300
Held at the Washington State Convention Center, the 2010 OneAmerica Annual Dinner was attended by more than 700 people.
April 19: Yiem Mean receives volunteer award from Gov. Gregoire
Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) volunteer Yiem Mean received the 2010 Outstanding Volunteer Service Award from Gov. Chris Gregoire.